Where is fortune theatre in london

Laurence Cowen commissioned Ernest Schaufelberg to design the theatre for a site opposite the Theatre Royal Drury Lane , taking over the popular pub, the Albion Tavern. After commissioning the Fortune Theatre, Laurence Cowen also wrote the first play that was performed here, Sinners.

During the s, the Fortune Theatre hosted a plethora of works including several from amateur societies, and was used during World War II by the Entertainments National Service Association, who provided entertainment for the British armed forces. Following the war, the theatre has welcomed some of the entertainment industries elite, including Dame Judi Dench, Maureen Lipman and Alan Bennett. Other notable shows to play this venue include the musicals Mr. Cinders in and Nunsense in The Fortune Theatre is most famous for hosting its current production, The Woman in Black , which has played at the theatre since June and is the second longest-running play in the West End, beaten only by The Mousetrap.

The Fortune Theatre is the second smallest West End house and offers a very inclusive theatrical experience. The Stalls offers good legroom throughout, but the raking of the seating only really affects the last few rows of seats. The Upper Circle is set relatively high in the theatre for such a small space, set back from the Dress Circle. Skip to main content. Learn More. You are here Home » Theatres » Fortune Theatre.

The Woman in Black. Our Review 4. Get rewarded for adding reviews! About our rewards and competitions. Covent Garden and The Strand are within 5 minutes of the theatre. As the theatre is amidst the bustle of Theatreland, check www. Exit the station via the main entrance, then turn right and walk along The Strand for about 12 minutes. As you near Aldwych, turn left at the Wellington Pub, walking up the pedestrianized walkway to the end of Wellington Street.

You will pass the Lyceum Theatre. Stay on Wellington Street until you reach Russell Street. Covent Garden will be on your left, but turn right so you are walking away from it.

The Fortune Theatre will be on your left at the corner of Crown Court. Tube Covent Garden tube station is about 5 minutes from the Fortune Theatre, served by the Piccadilly line.