Noël Coward Theatre

We saw "The Comedy of Spies" today with Henry Lewis as Douglas Woodbead and Henry Shields as Bernard Wright at the Noel Coward Theatre. Absolutely delightful comedy and acting, we laughed until we cried and had stomachaches, what a pleasant surprise! The theatre is also cosy, with comfortable seats and nice decor, helpful staff, everything is very good. We will remember it with positive memories👍👍🤗🙏👍

The theatre itself is an amazing place, with comfy seats and plenty of legroom There is a bar and the obligatory ice cream during the intermission. The staff are nice and helpful. There is not much of a slope in the stalls so if you're unlucky and a six foot five man sits in front then you will find it difficult to see. Acoustics are good and the actors in the play I went to see were amazing

The theatre was comfortable (and beautiful), and I enjoyed the historic nature of it - following winding staircases to my seat, the lounge, and even the washroom was fun. I was there during a heatwave, but the temperature inside was very comfortable. They also had screens so that those woth obstructed seats (not far behind me) could see the show. The staff was helpful and professional (including the security, bar, and souvenir staff, as well as those taking tickets and guiding me to my seat), and prices were reasonable. I was there to see The Comedy About Spies, and I highly recommend it. The audience roared with laughter. The theater was also set up to make it easy to get autographs from and photos with the cast after the show. I highly recommend visiting the Noel Coward Theatre and enjoying a show!

Went to see The Comedy About Spies on a Friday evening. Sat in the Circle. It's one of the smaller theatres in central London. Staff were all friendly & helpful. Relatively easy access from Leicester Square & Piccadilly Circus tube stations. Show was excellent. I'd advise against going for the upper balcony or restricted view seats in the Circle, as the views aren't great & you may end up having to watch part of the show on the nearby TV screens. Seats were comfortable.

We went to see A Comedy About Spies. Excellent production. We sat in the stalls. The seats were comfy and had plenty of leg room. As a deaf person I used the hearing loop which worked perfectly. The theatre staff were helpful and polite. I use crutches to walk and there are a number of stair to navigate with it being an old building but the staff were on hand to assist me.

Great theatre. Crowd control works well on entry, hardly and delay by usual security checks. Plenty of room in seats (stalls) although last few rows may be restricted viewing if things going on up high in stage. Screens provided either side for this. Friendly staff and overall very good experience.

I visited to see a matinee performance of The Comedy about Spies and had a great visit. I was guided into the theatre up a ramp by one of the friendly access hosts, and shown to where my wheelchair accessible box was, and also where the disabled toilet was located. The theatre was comfortable, clean, and not too hot either! The disabled toilet was also very clean and had the emergency cord free hanging to the floor which was great to see. The only slight downside to my visit was there not being a speaker in the box to hear the performance better, as the walls of the box do muffle the sound quite a bit. I would definitely visit again.

Went to see “A comedy about spies” which was an amazing performance. The comedy was slick and clever and the set design was very inventive. The theatre seating was comfortable and views were good. Highly recommended for a fun evening activity or special occasion!

Staff was super friendly and patient. It was definitely a very positive experience . Unfortunately, I missed about 30 minutes of the matinee performance for the play that I wanted to see. if you are late arrival, you will have to wait in the bar and view what you can of the play on a television screen, which is a bit distorted and makes it hard for you to tell what's going on. Because of this, I ended up booking a second ticket for the night showing luckily they were still seats available, and I was given an affordable price, which I really appreciate . Staff was super friendly and made me feel right at home . I've never seen a play on Broadway, but I doubt that it could live up to this experience seeing a play in the West End. Unforgettable experience .

I loved this venue so much! it is intimate without being uncomfortable and has lovely seating with a cute bar / snacks area. No indoor pictures but a sweet simple, rather old luxury feel - rather like the Geffen theatre in LA, but clearly much more English. We saw, "Slave Play", it was intense and is very personal how each individual would receive such controversial and nuanced material, so I am only rating the venue. Service was great, offerings were great, toilettes a bit tight. Location, wonderful! Definitely get a show here if in London.

Went to watch Best of Enemies. Security/ticket check in was easy. Several stands throughout for the bar - drinks and snacks. Seats are not uncomfortable but not the most comfortable either and pretty filthy. Clean the seats! The arrangement of the rows are also not the best designed. If you're sitting behind a person even remotely tall, you weren't seeing anything the whole show. Bathroom lines at intermission is very long.

Came to watch Dear Evan Hansen and had an absolutely fantastic experience. The theater itself is like most of the West End theaters in London, smaller in width but very tall so the view is kind of at an angle. However, the theater and the musical itself was absolutely fantastic. Here are some of my favorite parts of that experience: - Dear Evan Hansen tickets might be the cheapest I have ever seen for a West End show. I got 2nd floor somewhat side seats for £12 a piece which is essentially unheard of. - In the UK, even if the musical is historically set in the US, the actors take on the British accent even when making American jokes. However, Dear Evan Hansen was the first show I have seen where they actually did not do that as all the actors spoke in an American accent. Whether its good or bad is up to individual taste but I would say that this is quite an interesting approach. - The singing was probably the best I have ever seen of any West End show. The actors were just absolutely fantastic. - The bathrooms of the theater were quite large too which is an abnormality for a West End theater as usually they are pretty cramped. Overall, absolutely fantastic experience at the Noel Coward Theatre watching Dear Evan Hansen. I do have to say that it was a bit difficult to purchase tickets online so would just recommend going to the box office instead. The night that we went, there weren't a ton of people so you are essentially guaranteed to get a seat.

My flight had landed a few hours prior to me arriving at the box office at the Noel Coward. I hadn't purchased a seat in advance because I wasn't sure I'd make it but boy was I excited when it all worked out. I walked up to the box office at around 615P prior to the 730P show and was able to score a Balcony seat for a real bargain. I had the best evening here. The show was fantastic! This theatre was so beautiful and sitting Balcony really provided for an all around experience, and ability to take in the beauty of the place. If you're a Bob Dylan fan, I'd highly recommend not missing Girl From North Country!

We came to Noel Coward to see Gillian Anderson & Lily James in All About Eve The theatre space was okay. Seats were uncomfortable in Orchestra Row M but sight-lines were okay. Minimal bopping & weaving required. Sound carried well We arrived just in time to find or seat so can't speak to the bar area or other amenities & there was no intermission It seems like there would be a similar view / experience in other areas of the theater & at next visit, might try for last minute tickets. We paid full price / advance seating & not sure I'd say it was totally worth it but it was A-OK

The Noël Coward Theatre, formerly known as the Albery Theatre, is a West End theatre on St. Martin's Lane. It opened on 12 March 1903 as the New Theatre and was built by Sir Charles Wyndham, who the Wyndham theatre is named after. The building was designed by architect W. G. R. Sprague with an exterior in the classical style and an interior in the Rococo style. In 1973 it was renamed the Albery Theatre in tribute to Sir Bronson Albery who had presided as its manager for many years. Since September 2005, the theatre has been owned by Delfont-Mackintosh Ltd. It underwent major refurbishment in 2006, and was renamed the Noël Coward Theatre when it re-opened for the London premiere of Avenue Q on 1 June 2006. Noel Coward's first ever West End production was performed here in 1920. I've seen many productions here, most recently to see a really good show; Mrs Henderson Presents. The theatre has a capacity of 872 on four levels. I've never sat higher than the Royal Circle, so have not experienced the Grand Circle or balcony. But if its anything like other theatres I've been to, The Grand Circle is not so grand. The Royal Circle only has 8 rows, so no matter where you are seated, you will get a good view of the stage. The building itself has a quite impressive exterior, as is the interior design. The foyer is very small though. It gets rammed and can take a while to get to your seat. Like most theatres built at the turn of the century the toilet facilities are not great and are limited. I found it easier to go to a local pub during the interval rather than use those of the theatre. I was seated in the Royal Circle and had to go down to the stall level and through the bar to reach the gents. It was also built for Victorian, who must have been much smaller than we are today, so don't expect wide seats or plenty of legroom.

I was pleasantly surprised by our visit to the Noel Coward Theatre. We came to see A Christmas Carol, and had really, really cheap seats up in the balcony. But yay, rows B and C in the balcony have LOADS of leg room. Like we didn't even have to stand up to let people get past. And the end seats are extra wide. Bliss! I'm big and yet I had room for 2 winter coats and my bag next to me. There was a bit of a problem with seeing over the brass rail, especially for me in the end seat as I was looking through the double-height rail at the bottom of the stairs. But for this kind of play, it was fine. I didn't use the facilities or the bar, but the few staff members we encountered were all really nice. I'd definitely get tickets in these two rows again. Such a welcome change after normal West End seats, where I leave with bruised knees and a stiff back.

I went to see the Lieutenant of Inishmore. Getting to be in London during my favorite writers play? I was so excited for this. I sat in the last row of the Royal Circle near the center. At only £10 these were great seats. If someone really tall is in front of you, you may have to shift a little. But otherwise you can see all the action and not be too far away. The only concern was how warm they kept the theatre. I was sweating up there.

I saw Avenue Q, and it was hilarious. Basically, it's a Sesame Street for adults -- complete with expletives, a closeted "Bert" and a "Porn" Monster. The only cookies this monster cares about are the ones in his computer. The show is fantastic. And it really hits home for anyone who grew up with Sesame Street and now has a more adult sense of humour. The only thing is that I realised some things were toned down for the UK version. I realised that when I bought the original New York recording and found the word "Oriental" was removed, among other very small things. But really, awesome musical. Worth seeing several times!

Been here twice in as many months. First for "Death of a Salesman" and today for "Impossible". The Noel Coward is a small but elegant theatre and is over a century old. There is a tiny bar on the ground floor and one at a higher level. You can buy drinks here and carry them inside the theatre if you wish- but in plastic glasses. Outside food and drink isn't allowed. The stands are obviously the best seats, but the royal circle and grand circle are good too. However, I would not recommend the balcony seats, you really can't see much of anything on stage. The side aisle seats are a better option if you are looking for cheaper tickets. Looking forward to watching Nicole Kidman perform at this venue.

This theatre is quite a nice theatre but I feel the chairs might be a bit too tight for some people in this era and also they are a tad hard. There is 3 levels in this theatre stalls, royal and grand. The stage I would say is small compared too most other theatres in London. Went and saw show Impossible and was quite good some tricks were basic and some was truly impossible how they got a helicopter to appear and a car to disappear I will never know and how the magician that was chained and locked in a chess of water appeared out of it immediately and a woman in the watery crate in his place I will never know. Magical. So if you love magic go and see however note magicians are not always the same every week they change regularly. You will see about 5 different magicians through the night. Also note this show ends 29 August 2015.

As trunkguy says, the Noel Coward Theatre is 'intimate'. That means small to most of us. In this case, it's not a bad thing as you get to see the performance up close, comparative to some places. It is a nice theatre though, as many of London's are. There are the obligatory boxes to the sides of the stage that really don't appear to offer the greatest view, but the stalls do offer some great views, especially from row K backwards to about row O as there is a nice pitch to the seating that means only the smallest of people would have difficulty seeing what's going on. We sat in row M, seats 22 and 23 and I couldn't fault the viewing position. What I could fault was the seats themselves - they were pretty hard, and the shape of the backs didn't lend themselves to a particularly comfortable night. This was only exacerbated by the stifling temperature in the theatre throughout the performance. Having said that, I saw Avenue Q here and the show kept my interest high enough that I didn't notice these annoyances as much as I maybe could have. The lobby area is also small, so I wouldn't get there too early. If you do, you could go to one of the bars (small, too!). There is an OK selection of drinks on offer in these bars, and there are members of staff on hand to relieve you of your glass bottle if you inadvertently take it into the auditorium. Ice cream is served during the interval as you'd expect, and if you are close to the bars then lucky you! If you're as lucky as me too, you'll be sitting two seats along from Johnny Ball! Location-wise, it's pretty good. There are a lot of restaurants within stepping distance and a good few bars to go to before or after the performance. It's just too small generally in my opinion.

Got Royal Circle seats in Row F. Very cramped, but great views of the whole stage. However, what is unusual is that the Royal Circle is on the same level as the ground floor, so from the foyer you do not need to go "upstairs", as I expected, but just enter via the doors from the foyer, and then you see the stalls below you, presumably, you would have had to go "downstairs" for the stalls. Very well done to Jim Broadbent who carried the show as Ebenezer Scrooge in the very playful, silly and entertaining A Christmas Carol, where you travel through time with dangling fake legs, hilarious, and fake snow thrown onto the scene, and puppets and bonnets are used to denote children. Good fun and good use of the stage. Afterwards go round to the back of the theatre to the Stage Door, where Jim Broadbent will make an appearance to sign autographs, but he will not pose for photos! At 66 years old, he looks really fit!

Good show, good show. I saw the Cripple of Innishman a few weeks back -- no, not because Harry Potter is in it, and had the opportunity to check out the Noel Coward Theatre. By the by, the show was quite good if you are looking for a non-musical adventure in London theater land... After snagging some cold drinks and candy (mint chocolate sticks, don't mind if I do!) -- we made our way to our seats in the Grand Circle. Wedged right in the middle, they weren't the most comfortable of seats (quite low to the ground, and as my husband proclaimed "the velvet suffocates him"), but they were sufficient. The real issue being it was quite hot in London that evening, and the theater was also. Not overly so, but enough to send me into two short naps during the performance. Forgive me! However, the view and acoustics from this portion of the theatre were just great. We had full view and could hear perfectly. The theatre is clean and the staff polite and courteous. They sell ice cream at "halftime." I even was lucky enough to get backstage to see one of the main characters (the reason we were there!), but alas Harry Potter was not in the mood for guests. I don't blame him after I saw the throngs of devoted fans awaiting him at the backdoor. Great show - nice theatre, velvet seats apparently don't breathe well, but hey.

Noel Coward theatre for a Saturday matinee featuring the national treasure that is Judi Dench. We had a grand time and even in the cheap seats (grand circle) we could hear perfectly...and see nearly everything. All for £10. Bargain!

Went to see Photograph 51 last night and was pleasantly surprised.by how close our cheap 10£ tickets were. It's a cozy close theatre with comfy seats. My friends and I were seated close to the door so we waited till close to start time to sit to avoid having to stand whilst others came and went. Due to how close the seats are, you must stand when someone is going by. The ladies toilets are limited to only a few stalls so time your visit wisely. Bee line it if you must and meet your friends later. Plenty of cabs wait outside, the Leicester square tube is also very very close and if you do decide to wait till closer to the beginning of your show to enter I suggest the Starbucks which is 3 minutes down the street (on the left hand side) from the theatre.

The Noel Coward theatre is a nice, intimate venue. It is quite petite inside but the ceilings are high and it feels roomier than it actually is. The walls are incredibly ornate, decorated with gold plated vines. The seats are comfortable and you don't have to worry about not being able to see the stage because of someone's gigantic head. It's quite a regal atmosphere actually, so it feels odd to hear cussing puppets talking about porn in the middle of Act One of Avenue Q.

One of my favorite shows EVER. On a trip to London, following some friends recommendation, my friend and I watched Avenue Q. The show had me laughing within the first 5 minutes and continued throughout the show. It was an amazing cast, and hands down to the cast because it was so small, but very very outstanding. The theatre itself is rather small, but very intimate, and no matter where you sit, you'd have a good view of the show. Love the puppets!

I love this theatre, there's something about it that just screams of all the stars that tread the boards, it's very special to me. This time I was honoured to sit in the immensely comfortable and wide seats to see Jude Law play Henry V as part of the Michael Grandage season. A great end to the most incredible season, such good productions. I grabbed a cheap seat in the upper circle but was still incredibly happy to sit in the REALLY comfortable and deep chairs with loads of leg room. Thank you theatre gods! You also get good sight lines here, I didn't feel that I was peering around people or lighting rigs to see the action, which is always appreciated. The production was interesting, not one of Shakespeare's best plays, which is like comparing Galaxy chocolate and Dairy Milk - in the end, they're both chocolate and completely delicious. Jude did very well and was supported by a stellar cast, so it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening

I saw Henry V with the dreamy Jude Law recently. This was the first time going to the Noel Coward Theatre despite working just a few steps away. I find that's its starting to get difficult distinguishing between the various theatres but they all in a way have a cozy feeling to it. I was saw on the 5th row of the grand circle and unfortunate to sit behind someone really tall and would lean forward quite often so I ended up swaying around quite a bit. It is a pretty tight space. I'm lucky to have short legs but the person behind me had their knees almost to my ears when I would sit back (let's get cozy!). Lastly, something with the angle - which I'd expect up in the balcony but not in the grand circle where your head is a bit angled down and I ended up getting a little uncomfortable sitting there. So, I'd recommend seats in the stalls if you can. Show was amazing, seats less than desirable especially for such a long play.

I quite like this theatre. It's pretty, which is always a good start (not as pretty as the Theatre Royal, that's the prettiest I've found so far). There's also the nice touch of the tiniest little two-person boxes, which made me smile as they didn't look comfortable at all. Good fancy ceiling work though. This thing I like about this place is that the seats are cleverly laid out. Not once through Enron did I have to do that annoying head bobbing thing. I HATE the headbobbing thing. It's small here, but rather perfectly formed. And if you're wondering about the interval ice cream: Haagen Daaz. I had strawberry. I always do.

A great theratre on St Martins Lane. Wonderfully historic and intimate. It offers a great selection of productions and seems to work in harmony with each performance perfectly.

The American Cult Show,Avenue Q has been a huge success since it was launched in London a year ago. Night after night it has been playing to packed theatre audiences and the standing ovations seem to get longer and longer. The Show which is set in a mythical NYC Block depicts the day to day life of an endearing oddball collection of people who live there. Characters like Kooky,Christmas Eve,hapless hubby Brian and the puppets: Sloppy Nicky,Closeted Rod,Lost Princeton,Lovelorn Kate,Porn-happy Trekkie,Monster and bimbo-licious Lucy the Slut have proved to be so addictive that Londoners cannot seem to get enough of them. They seem to swear like troopers,engage in kinky puppet coitus and even impart valueable and absurd life lessons. These folks wouldn't be at home in a place like Sesame Street-their brand of humour is so outrageous they wouldn't be welcome on Sesame Street. I think that to appreciate it you would need to go and see the show because to just call it a puppet show would be a disservice. Having seen the show and amazed by its popularity there is no right or wrong way to describe it other than Avenue Q is the furriest and the funniest show this side of the Atlantic Ocean you are ever likely to see. Don't miss it.

The Noel Coward is a small, pleasant theatre which feels very intimate as many of London's theatre's do. Unfortunately I saw Avenue Q there which I hated, but as the run is coming to an end soon I'll have a chance to hopefully see something better. Other than the show my experience of the theatre was positive. The seats were fairly typical - uncomfortable if you're not enjoying yourself, but not noticeable if you are. The building itself feels very old and historic and is perfectly suited to theatrical productions. If there was a good show on, I wouldn't hesitate to go again.

Lovely theater! super cosy and very pleasant to be

Recently went to see Shakespeare in love. Great show, very funny with some beautiful Romeo & Juliet excerpts! & a great bit with a dog. Lovely old school theatre with a real feeling of history & a really high quality production with great sets & a brilliant cast. Right in the middle of the west end so loads of great places to eat afterwards.

While visiting London during Spring Break '08, I saw "Avenue Q" with 2 of my friends. Fortunately we were able to get student rush tickets for only £20 and the seats weren't so bad either. We also happened to meet some other American students who were on Spring Break, except they were on a trip with their university's theatre department, so it was nice to have them to talk to before the show and during intermission. I've also seen "Avenue Q" on Broadway and after seeing the show in 2 different countries I've yet to decide which version I like better but I would definitely come back to this theatre if there's a different show playing there next time I'm in London (which is...I don't know when....)

This theatre used to be the Albery Theatre, which closed in 2006. I saw Pump Boys and Dinettes here when it was the Albery. What a great show! The cast was amazing and the sound was great. There are four levels of seating. Our group sat in the upper level balcony. We still had a great view of the stage and were able to see and hear everything. I would love to see another show at this wonderful, historic venue.

Great theatre mid way down on St Martins Lane. Beautiful, well kept building belonging to Delfont Machintosh. This theatre is the host to Avenue Q which plays Monday to Sat at 8pm with a 5pm show on a Friday and a 5.30/8.30 show on a Saturday evening. This is show a great show, funny, well written, great musical and a all round fun show. I myself have seen the show six times and loved it even more each time. Though I haven't yet seen the new cast, but what I have heard they are just as good as the original cast. This show does give the impression that it is kid friendly though it really is not. Unless you want your children to witness puppet sex on stage. This show is such a great night out if you haven't seen it, go. If you have seen it, go again!

This is undoubtedly a show for adults only. The topics covered are sex, porn, racism, relationships and neighbours. The subjects everone laughs at but doesn't have the courage to talk about. The songs are hilarious, the puppetry clever, the acting superb and the story line will have you laughing in the aisles. A great show to watch with friends or partners but if you go with your parents or mother in-law, you'll be finding yourself covering your face and slipping very low into your chair! Possibly the cleverest and funniest show I've ever seen. One word of advice, the set is quite high, so make sure you get seats with no restrictive view.

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it a small but very entertaining theater we had a wonderful night watching million dollar quartet excellent