Duchess Theatre
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Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5LA
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020 7087 7599
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The Duchess Theatre is one of the smallest in The West End, which is not entirely a bad thing. The seating is almost on top of the stage, creating an intense engagement between audience and actors of the kind usually reserved for the fringe. This has made the Duchess a favourite with actors and directors, in spite of cramped backstage conditions. As a result, it has played host to some of the most important plays of the last century. Harold Pinter's The Caretaker (1970) had its West End debut here and Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit (1942) was performed 1997 times, a record at the time. In more recent times its unique intimacy has made it the ideal setting for shows like Joe Penhall's Olivier-Award-winning Blue/Orange (2001), and Harold Pinter's claustrophobic Betrayal (2003).Duchess Theatre images
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One Aldwych
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 19% off from £375
1 Aldwych, WC2B | At Duchess Theatre
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 19% off from £375
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The Waldorf Hilton
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 84% off from £144
Aldwych, WC2B4DD | 1 minute from Duchess Theatre
Positioned between the City’s Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 84% off from £144
Aldwych, WC2B4DD | 1 minute from Duchess Theatre
Positioned between the City’s Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ...More
Strand Palace Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 77% off from £95
372 Strand, WC2R | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 77% off from £95
372 Strand, WC2R | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
Aldwych Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | At Duchess Theatre
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted for ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | At Duchess Theatre
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted for ...More
Novello Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Duchess Theatre
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Duchess Theatre
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ...More
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on this ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on this ...More
The Hospital Club
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ...More
The George
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2R | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The George plays host to the award winning Funny Side Comedy Club every Friday & Saturday night. Under the same ownership as East Dulwich favourites The ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2R | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The George plays host to the award winning Funny Side Comedy Club every Friday & Saturday night. Under the same ownership as East Dulwich favourites The ...More
BFI Southbank
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up to ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up to ...More
Making Noise Quietly (Being Friends/Lost/Making Noise Quietly)
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th April 2012 to 26th May 2012 - Various Times
The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Sara Kestelman features in Peter Gill's production of Robert Holman's triptych of dramas, each looking at the effects of war and the universal bonds of suffering....More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th April 2012 to 26th May 2012 - Various Times
The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Sara Kestelman features in Peter Gill's production of Robert Holman's triptych of dramas, each looking at the effects of war and the universal bonds of suffering....More
Step 9 (Of 12)
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 12 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 12 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
4D Cinema at The London Eye
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Every day 10am-9.30pm
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in 2000. Now, thanks to a ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Every day 10am-9.30pm
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in 2000. Now, thanks to a ...More
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Sights and Attractions near Duchess Theatre
The best museums, galleries, attractions near Duchess Theatre
London Transport Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ...More
London Film Museum Covent Garden
London > Attractions > Museums
45 Wellington Street, London, WC2E | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The London Film Museum, located on the site of the Theatre Museum in the original Flower Cellars in the heart of Covent Garden, is the second ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
45 Wellington Street, London, WC2E | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The London Film Museum, located on the site of the Theatre Museum in the original Flower Cellars in the heart of Covent Garden, is the second ...More
Courtauld Institute Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated artworks displayed at ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated artworks displayed at ...More
The Albion Emporium
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Duchess Theatre
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Duchess Theatre
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ...More
Primrose Bakery
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Duchess Theatre
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Duchess Theatre
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ...More
Penhaligon's
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants. For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston ...More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants. For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston ...More
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Sofra
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
36 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Duchess Theatre
Turkish cuisine. ...More
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
36 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Duchess Theatre
Turkish cuisine. ...More
Indigo
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1 Aldwych, One Aldwych Hotel, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Duchess Theatre
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1 Aldwych, One Aldwych Hotel, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Duchess Theatre
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. ...More
Christopher's
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
18 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Duchess Theatre
The best of the Americas over two floors of this grade II listed building in the heart of Covent Garden and overlooking Waterloo Bridge. Lobsters (flown ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
18 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Duchess Theatre
The best of the Americas over two floors of this grade II listed building in the heart of Covent Garden and overlooking Waterloo Bridge. Lobsters (flown ...More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, London, Holborn, London WC1B | 11 minutes from Duchess Theatre
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, London, Holborn, London WC1B | 11 minutes from Duchess Theatre
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
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Leisure near Duchess Theatre
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The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
Thai Square Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, London, WC2H | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, London, WC2H | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ...More
Lincoln's Inn Fields
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 9 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 9 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ...More
The Marquess of Anglesey
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Duchess Theatre
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Lamb & Flag
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Duchess Theatre
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Duchess Theatre
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
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Nightlife near Duchess Theatre
Duchess Theatre clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Duchess Theatre
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Duchess Theatre
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ...More
Lowlander Beer Cafe
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 5 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 5 minutes from Duchess Theatre
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ...More
Detroit Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
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Meeting venue hire near Duchess Theatre
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Duchess Theatre.
Silver Fleet - Woods River Cruises
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames....More
Somerset House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Duchess Theatre
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ...More
Royal Society Of Arts
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Duchess Theatre
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London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Duchess Theatre
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What's On Today Near Duchess Theatre Noises Off Theatre | Until 30th June 2012 Novello Theatre At Duchess Theatre A touring production of a lamentable sex comedy lurches from missed cues and forgotten lines to full-blown conflict between the ...More  Crazy For You Theatre | Until 28th July 2012 Novello Theatre At Duchess Theatre Following a hugely successful run at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, the critically acclaimed Crazy For You has made the ...More Saturaday Night Diva Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 CellarDoor 1 minutes walk from Duchess Theatre Amanda Pet plays swing, jazz and retro classics, plus a burlesque and cabaret performance from Bettsie Bon Bon....More Saturday Afternoon High Tease & Burlesque Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 CellarDoor 1 minutes walk from Duchess Theatre Resident DJs spin jazz, swing and vintage hits, plus burlesque performances from Miss Ivy Paige and Vicious Delicious....More  Mind the Map Exhibitions | Until 28th October 2012 London Transport Museum 2 minutes walk from Duchess Theatre Covent Garden's London Transport Museum is putting on a new (free with entry to the main museum) exhibition called Mind ...More Mind The Map: Inspiring Art, Design And Cartography Exhibitions | Until 28th October 2012 London Transport Museum 2 minutes walk from Duchess Theatre An exhibition featuring a selection of maps from the London Transport Museum's collection, and current works by artists including Simon ...More Magnum On Set Exhibitions | Until 1st September 2012 London Film Museum Covent Garden 2 minutes walk from Duchess Theatre Photographs and artefacts from films including Limelight, The Seven Year Itch, Rebel Without A Cause, The Trial, Moby Dick and ...More  Shrek The Musical Theatre | Until 28th October 2012 Theatre Royal Drury Lane 2 minutes walk from Duchess Theatre Given Shrek's popularity at the Box Office it was only a matter of time before a live version took to ...More  Top Hat Theatre | Until 26th January 2013 Aldwych Theatre 2 minutes walk from Duchess Theatre Based on the 1935 movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a comedy dance musical full of ...More  The Woman In Black Theatre | Until 22nd December 2012 Fortune Theatre 2 minutes walk from Duchess Theatre One of the less well-known West-End fixtures, this adaptation of Susan Hill's gothic novel has been packing out houses since ...More 
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