Noël Coward Theatre, London: Hours, Address, Noël Coward Theatre Reviews: 4.5/5
Noël Coward Theatre
Noël Coward Theatre
4.5
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: Covent Garden
Whether you're headed here to check out the multitude of shops, theaters, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, or simply to be among the multitude of people who pass through this pretty part of town, you'll love soaking up the festive and historic atmosphere in and around Covent Garden. Even if you don't have tickets to the opera or a show at one of the many famous theaters here, don't be surprised if find yourself captivated by some impromptu act of a street performer wowing the crowds in Covent Garden's Piazza. If you do have tickets, you'll be pleased to note that many of the local eateries accommodate theatergoers with prix fixe menus, early dinners, and later than usual opening hours.
How to get there
- Leicester Square • 1 min walk
- Covent Garden • 4 min walk
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4.5
849 reviews
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Very good
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Terrible
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Mike_Kwasniak
Ipswich, UK820 contributions
The Noel Coward remains one of our favourite theatres in the West End - relatively small, comfortable and lovely front of house staff. Seats towards the front/sides of the dress circle provide excellent sight lines (the steep curve of the balcony places you remarkably close to the stage) and are relatively modestly priced.
We’d seen Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway a couple of months earlier and were underwhelmed following the crazy hype (sadly we didn’t see Ben Platt) but the UK production has put right that wrong and is stunning. I was crying within fifteen minutes of the show starting and pretty much kept it up for the rest of the running time!
Sam Tutty is a fantastic, fragile, funny Evan, and, for us, the production works much better on the smaller, more intimate Noel Coward stage than it does in New York.
Take tissues!
We’d seen Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway a couple of months earlier and were underwhelmed following the crazy hype (sadly we didn’t see Ben Platt) but the UK production has put right that wrong and is stunning. I was crying within fifteen minutes of the show starting and pretty much kept it up for the rest of the running time!
Sam Tutty is a fantastic, fragile, funny Evan, and, for us, the production works much better on the smaller, more intimate Noel Coward stage than it does in New York.
Take tissues!
Written January 23, 2020
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Amelia B
Colchester, UK71 contributions
Dear Evan Hansen is outstanding, one of the best musicals I've seen in a long time! The story is heartbreaking and thought provoking, I was crying on and off throughout the show. It's relatable, modern and very true of events happening today. The music is amazing, the actors are outstanding, I could go on with the praise for this musical! I would encourage everyone to go and see it, I would love to see it again!
Written February 6, 2022
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Katy D
Shieldaig, UK60 contributions
Couples
Never have I felt such powerful emotions in a theatre show, tears of sadness, joy and laughter. The actors were all great and the small cast made it an intimate affair.
The staff at the theatre made it an exceptional experience, asking you about the show and if you are excited.
Programmes are very well priced at £4.30
You definitely need to see this show!!
The staff at the theatre made it an exceptional experience, asking you about the show and if you are excited.
Programmes are very well priced at £4.30
You definitely need to see this show!!
Written February 18, 2020
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Hazel K
2 contributions
Family
My daughter and I went to see Dear Evan Hansen, had this review been based on the show it would have been given 5 stars. The show was excellent, the cast was small but they were all fabulous. The theatre is small in comparison to some but had a good atmosphere. Staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area was well stocked and reasonably priced. There was hand sanitiser and staff encouraged everyone towear masks but social distancing was impossible as the seats are very close together, staircase were busy and toilet facilities are extremely small. My biggest gripe is paogood money for seats in row J-10 rows from the front so technically should have been a perfect view-it wasn’t. Unfortunately we were sat behind 2 men who were both over 6foot-we are only 5’4”/5’5”. We didn’t see the whole stage. At half time we asked if we could move to empty seats which would have cost less than half the price, and staff were very obliging. I would recommend this show but I wouldn’t pay high prices for seats.
Written January 7, 2022
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Love and laughter 😍
London, UK151 contributions
Solo
Guys please educate your team on what a “safe” return to the theatre looks like...despite and expensive stall ticket just by me saying I had a Covid jab got me through to another line...no proof required. More shockingly I asked Robert the supervisor if I could move to an edge seat having had only one jab and being like a sardine in my seat. Despite empty seating he did NOTHING to accommodate kept saying people might join late what even half way through the second half of the show? A really shocking experience that I intend to log formally anyway. The performance of 222 was awesome sadly someone like Robert impacts enjoyment myself and other clients were astonished when he said my name is “supervisor” that is my name. Seriously please get your act together if you want to make this a success. Front of house are so important!
Written August 4, 2021
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adjadj
United Kingdom66 contributions
Outraged. Attended DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Tuesday (17th December). I do not expect to pay substantial amounts on tickets to see a group of immature actors trying not to laugh during a key emotional part of the play. Leading man Sam Tutty showed utter disrespect for the audience who were paying his salary, his fellow actors and the authors and creators of the play. In attending theatre for some 30 years, I have never seen such a disgrace on the professional stage. What is worse, is I have now spoken to other people who saw the show on December 3 and experienced the same type of thing thing. In fairness, the show itself is great, I have previously seen it in New York, but a new London Evan would make it much better. Should be ashamed of himself.
The theatre is beautiful. One of London's finest. Stunningly maintained, and great acoustics.
The theatre is beautiful. One of London's finest. Stunningly maintained, and great acoustics.
Written January 5, 2020
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Lauren M
9 contributions
Friends
Theatre was well organised and fully stocked in the bar and merchandise.
As an older theatre it was small and seats slightly uncomfortable but this was expected as I have never been to a theatre where they were comfortable. We were on the middle row of the royal circle and I believe from wherever you sat you would’ve had a great view! No need to pay for top tier tickets.
Dear Evan Hansen was a 10/10 definitely recommend, all the cast were amazing!! I laughed, I cried and I left wanting to see it again.
As an older theatre it was small and seats slightly uncomfortable but this was expected as I have never been to a theatre where they were comfortable. We were on the middle row of the royal circle and I believe from wherever you sat you would’ve had a great view! No need to pay for top tier tickets.
Dear Evan Hansen was a 10/10 definitely recommend, all the cast were amazing!! I laughed, I cried and I left wanting to see it again.
Written February 26, 2022
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VAM612
London, UK27 contributions
Every seat was booked. There was no space, no empty seats. Toilets tiny for the amount of people. I was in row G. About an hour into the show, the staff let a couple of people in late. Their seats was the row behind me right in the middle of the row, meaning everyone had to stand up to let them get to their seats while the show was going on. The man behind me went to sit back down and spilt his glass of wine all down the back of me onto the seat I was sitting on. It was awful.
Written August 8, 2021
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Gill C
Manchester, UK43 contributions
Couples
I bought my son's fiance tickets for this afternoon's performance of Dear Evan Hanson.
When they arrived at the theatre they were told the performance was cancelled. No advance notice at all! Absolutely disgusted as they live in Manchester and had to travel down and also pay for accommodation
When they arrived at the theatre they were told the performance was cancelled. No advance notice at all! Absolutely disgusted as they live in Manchester and had to travel down and also pay for accommodation
Written July 30, 2022
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Gill L
Shrewsbury, UK141 contributions
What an amazing show! What a beautiful theatre! This is our first time visiting the Noel Coward Theatre and it was a pleasure. It felt smaller in scale than many we have visited but it had a nice intimate feel. The show was spectacular, my daughter informing me that we were watching the understudy in the lead role, but that young man is a tremendous talent, he had my heart in my mouth the whole time. What a rollercoaster of emotions - I had read the book before and actually the character antagonised me, but the raw feelings of emotions and anxiety which were brought to life through the character of Evan and his guilt ridden mother were spectacular. A great show, a super theatre (maybe not for the six foot chap sat next to me with his very long legs!), a must see!
Written February 20, 2020
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Erika M
Charleston, SC3 contributions
Most venues in the US have very specific bag/ personalized item policies . Are there any specifications at this theater for the type or size of purse you can bring in? (I.e. clear , small clutch, etc)
Wandering Wonderings
Hastings, UK3,222 contributions
No specifications at all. Take what you like. If the bag is larger than a rucksack you'll likely to be asked to put it in the cloakroom
Pete & Lesley
Aspatria, UK106 contributions
Hi, how easy is it to herald a taxi from outside the theatre on a Friday night (without prebooking)?
Jane
5 contributions
I went on a Saturday night and outside the theatre was as busy as during the day so I didn't get a taxi I got a bus back to my hotel as this was relatively easy and cheaper.
Steve61462
Youngstown, OH299 contributions
Seating: I go to NYC plays several times/year, but have never been to the theater in London. Now we are considering going to see NIGHT OF THE IGUANA and I'm a bit afraid of the seat reviews. We typically like to get either first row in balcony or a pair of seats with an aisle. These are both possibilities for this play/theater. But I'd also like to see how to buy a "box". How do you do that? Can it be done on line or do you have to call? Can someone share their experiences with box seats? Any boxes better than others in Noel Coward? Thanks in advance for any help.
Paul Gun
Lingfield, UK57 contributions
I don't know if any balconies are better than others, but they can certainly be booked on line
billiecat123
1 contribution
I turn 50 on the 16/02 and decided to see The Girl From The North Country. As a rule, I stay local to home...Northampton or Milton Keynes.
The reviews for the play thus far have been overwhelmingly exceptional. However, the Noel Coward Theatre itself....its old, I understand that. I’m going to be sat in the stalls, row L in the middle.
The reviews have unanimously state the seating is uncomfortable and not enough leg room.
Can’t do anything about leg room.
Those that have sat in the stalls row L... bring a cushion??
Also is the stalls tiered or all on one level ?? Is it a good seating position as the seats are mid price??
I look forward to your response.
Thanks in advance.
Nadia
bryan10king
Ipswich, UK54 contributions
I believe that we were in row O or P in the stalls for the play we saw. Yes the seats are tiered and the view is fine. The seats are typical of the older London theatres and yes they can be a bit uncomfortable. Our play had a long first act - nearly one and a half hours - so was pleased when the interval came and we could stand up and walk around!
HELENJULES
north yorkshire6 contributions
Can anyone tell me what the view is like from the balcony please? Or would it be a better investment to sit nearer the stage?
teresaleitner
London, UK1 contribution
don't get aa tickets in balcony as view is terrible. went today with my daughter and left as could not see anything.
Pauline721
Portsmouth, UK8 contributions
I would like to take my mum on her 90th birthday to this show and wondered if there were areas in the theatre which is easily accessible on Wednesday 1st Feb matinee?
Arnold C
Indio, CA69 contributions
The Box Seats on either side are the best for easy access and comfort. Everything else is standard theater row seating, in other words, very tight and uncomfortable. But the show was fantastic! As others have suggested call the box office and they might give you a good deal on a box.
Andrea Jane T
Leesburg, VA
With so many ticket agencies for theatre, can anyone offer advice on which agency (s) to use for buying tickets? Many thanks!
angelaymlau
London, UK774 contributions
i always go online to buy it direct from the theatre but it might direct you to ATG or LoveTheatre.
Andrea Jane T
Leesburg, VA
How far does the Royal Circle go over the stalls at the Noel Coward Theatre in London--in terms of rows. I'm trying to compare row O in the stalls with row A in the Royal Circle--in terms of closest to the stage.
MANY THANKS!
Smileydeb
Firsdown, UK299 contributions
Stalls. Definitely.
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- Noël Coward Theatre is open:
- Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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