Theatres · London
Wyndham's
In or near Covent Garden.
Wyndham's is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester Square · 0.0 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Wyndham's is located in Westminster, London, with the postcode WC2H 0DA. The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, which is 0 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Wyndham's is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.5111°, -0.1281°.
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Heritage listing
Wyndham's Theatre is a West End theatre, one of two opened by actor/manager Sir Charles Wyndham (the other is the Criterion Theatre). Located on Charing Cross Road in the City of Westminster, it was designed c. 1898 by W. G. R. Sprague, the architect of six other London theatres between then and 1916. It was designed to seat 759 patrons on three levels; later refurbishment increased this to four seating levels.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Wyndham's Theatre is a historic venue located in London, known for hosting a variety of theatrical productions. Visitors can enjoy a range of performances, including plays and musicals, in a beautifully designed setting that reflects its rich history.
From the Wikipedia article
Wyndham's Theatre is a West End theatre, one of two opened by actor/manager Sir Charles Wyndham (the other is the Criterion Theatre). Located on Charing Cross Road in the City of Westminster, it was designed c. 1898 by W. G. R. Sprague, the architect of six other London theatres between then and 1916. It was designed to seat 759 patrons on three levels; later refurbishment increased this to four seating levels. The theatre was Grade II* listed by English Heritage in September 1960.
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Background
History
Wyndham had always dreamed of building a theatre of his own, and through the admiration of a patron and the financial confidence of friends, he was able to realise his dream. Wyndham's Theatre opened on 16 November 1899, in the presence of the Prince of Wales. The first play performed there was a revival of T. W. Robertson's David Garrick. A number of successes followed, including Lena Ashwell playing the lead role in Mrs Dane's Defence in 1900, upon which Wyndham said that "the applause when the curtain fell was the most tremendous he had ever known". In 1910, Gerald du Maurier began an association with the theatre which lasted 15 years and to include the stage debut of the screen actress…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5111, -0.1281
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2H 0DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 0344 482 5137
- Established
- 1899
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester Square — 0 km
- Official site
- www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w139940240 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Wyndham's Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wyndhams Theatre London 2006-04-17.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyndham's?
- Wyndham's is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2H 0DA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Wyndham's?
- Wyndham's is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wyndham's?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2H 0DA.
- When was Wyndham's built?
- Built or established in 1899.
- Who owns Wyndham's?
- Wyndham's is owned by Salisbury Estate.
- Is Wyndham's a listed building?
- Wyndham's is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Wyndham's?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester Square, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2H 0DA.