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Garrick Theatre

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Access

Sound Amplification:

Sennheiser Infra-red System with 8 headsets. Please ask an usher for a headset.

Toilets:

Mens and Womens throughout. There are accessible toilets located in the Foyer.

Guide Dogs Policy:

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff can also dog-sit for three dogs per performance in the Manager’s office.

Wheelchairs:

Wheelchair and tranfser spaces available in Dress Circle

Access from Street to Foyer:

Ramp

Access From Theatre Foyer To Seat:

Level access in Dress Circle

Stairs/Lift/Ramp Available:

Ramp

Contact

Contact the venue:

0330 333 4811

Your Visit

Security Information:

Security note: For your comfort and security, you may be subject to additional checks on your visit to London theatres. Please contact the venue for more information.

Bar:

Bar on foyer level. Level access to dress circle bar and kiosk.

Accepts Theatre Tokens:

Yes

History

The Garrick Theatre is a West End theatre, named after prolific stage actor, producer and theatre manager David Garrick. It is located on Charing Cross Road and is a Grade II listed building.

The theatre was originally designed and built by Walter Emden and C.J Phillips, who had a challenging task as an underground river was discovered whilst it was being built.

The Garrick Theatre was financed by the playwright W.S. Gilbert, who is well known for his Gilbert and Sullivan comedies. It opened in 1889, and in its early years specialised in melodrama, later becoming well known for comedies.

Originally having a capacity of 800 on 4 levels, but the Gallery is no longer used, and so the theatre has a currently capacity of around 700 across three levels.

In 2005, it became one of the five playhouses owned by Nimax Theatres and was beautifully refurbished in early 2017. The interior still has many of its original features which it was required to keep due to its listed status and, with this being the case, it retains its original charm.

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