Comedy Theatre

6 Panton Street
London
SW1Y 4DN

	There are 3 bars at The Comedy Theatre. Also available is ice-cream, confectionery and bar snacks.
	Wheelchair accessible entrance is through a side exit on Oxenden Street. Wheelchair spaces and transfer seating available. Wheelchair users must be accompanied by a non-disabled companion. There are not specially adapted toilet facilities. For the hearing impaired, an infrared system with 12 headsets is available from the box office. Guide dogs are not allowed into the auditorium but staff are able to look after 2 dogs per performance in the theatre’s office.
	MasterPark at Whitcomb Street. NCP at Denman Street/Whitcomb Street
	Piccadilly Circus
	Charing Cross
	Bus Routes: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176
HISTORY	Comedy Theatre This Victorian theatre was built in only six months! It was originally called the Royal Comedy Theatre when it opened The Royal was dropped by 1884. Major reconstruction took place in the mid-1950's and the theatre re-opened on 14th December, 1955. The disadvantage that this old theatre has though is the use of columns to support the circles - leading to many of the seats having a 'restricted view' (around 125 seats). The theatre is perhaps most noted for the part it played in the late 1950's, overturning stage censorship. Most recent productions include the award winning comedy Steaming, and the award winning musical Little Shop of Horros; both of which occupied the theatre in the early 1980’s.