WHAT'S ON AT THE DUCHESS THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Duchess Theatre, London
The Duchess Theatre, which first opened its doors in 1929, is home to the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong. This Grade II listed building holds just under 500 seats, the stalls of which are built below street level! Duchess Theatre is one of the smallest theatres in the West End to have a proscenium arch, which boasts original features from when the theatre was first built.
The Duchess Theatre holds the record for hosting the shortest run in West End history, when in 1930 the show closed without even completing its first performance! In 2005, Duchess Theatre became part of Nimax Theatres, a year that saw the likes of David Suchet, Eileen Atkins, and Maureen Lipman tread its boards.
Duchess Theatre has been home to many award-winning musicals plays, comedies and dramas including the stage version of Alfie, Oh! Calcutta! Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, and of course the premiere of Mischief Theatres The Play That Goes Wrong. You can book tickets online below for the Duchess Theatre.
The Duchess Theatre, which first opened its doors in 1929, is home to the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong. This Grade II listed building holds just under 500 seats, the stalls of which are built below street level! Duchess Theatre is one of the smallest theatres in the West End to have a proscenium arch, which boasts original features from when the theatre was first built.
The Duchess Theatre holds the record for hosting the shortest run in West End history, when in 1930 the show closed without even completing its first performance! In 2005, Duchess Theatre became part of Nimax Theatres, a year that saw the likes of David Suchet, Eileen Atkins, and Maureen Lipman tread its boards.
Duchess Theatre has been home to many award-winning musicals plays, comedies and dramas including the stage version of Alfie, Oh! Calcutta! Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, and of course the premiere of Mischief Theatres The Play That Goes Wrong. You can book tickets online below for the Duchess Theatre.
What's On at the Duchess Theatre, London
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre, London
Wednesday 22 January 2025 - Sunday 1 February 2026
The longest running comedy in the West End. Still disrupting the West End in its 10th disastrous year, the award-winning international smash-hit The Play That Goes Wrong continues to tickle audiences at the Duchess Theatre. You all know ...The Political Party with Matt Forde
Duchess Theatre, London
Monday 10 February - Monday 14 July 2025
Following ten years of sold-out shows in London's West End, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, The Last Leg) returns to the Duchess Theatre in London with 6 shows. The UK's leading political podcast has over eleven million downloads, is regularl...Velma Celli: Show Queen
Duchess Theatre, London
Monday 2 June 2025
Join international multi award winning Cabaret super-star Velma Celli for an evening celebrating the very best of London?s West End and Broadway Musical Theatre hits. If it is show tunes you like then this is the Cabaret for you. Velma ?her...How to get to the Duchess Theatre, London
Duchess Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA
The nearest carparks to The Duchess Theatre are NCP Upper St Martin's Lane and Masterpark Trafalgar Square.
The Duchess Theatre is also a participating theatre in the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme. Click here to find your nearest car park and prebook a space with up to a 50% discount.
Tube - Covent Garden
Bus - Numbers RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68 will get you to the closest stops.
The Duchess Theatre has a seating capacity of approximately 470 - 500.
For further information on tickets at the Duchess Theatre, you can find their customer services contact information here.
To request an exchange or refund, you must do so at least 48 hours prior to your booking. Click here for further information.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Duchess Theatre Box Office, they are open from 12 - 8pm on performance days.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for The Play That Goes Wrong is 2hrs including an interval.
Please click here for more information on access at the Duchess Theatre and choose the 'Access' tab.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Duchess Theatre, you can get in touch.
For all ticketing feedback and enquiries you can contact Nimax Theatres Box Office.
For non ticketing related feedback, you can contact the Duchess here.
If you lose an item during a visit to the Duchess Theatre, it will be taken to the stage door at the end of the day.
Stage door contact information for all Nimax Theatres can be found here.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the Duchess Theatre.
Food and drink purchased outside of a Nimax Theatre cannot be taken in. However, sealed bottles of water will be allowed.
If you have dietary or medical reasons that mean you may need to take your own food and drink into the theatre, you must contact the Theatre Management prior to your visit to discuss your needs.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. Dependant upon the performance in question, this may not be guaranteed.
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You can contact Duchess Theatre via email.
For more support, you can contact Nimax Theatres.
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