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WYNDHAM'S THEATRE


Donmar in the West End Season

IVANOV (play)
Previews from 12th September, opens 17th September 2008. Ends 29th November 2008.
Audio described performance 18th October 2008 at 2.30pm


The tale of Ivanov's woes, from cashflow crisis to marital trouble to simply having to endure small town rumours.

Kenneth Branagh is directed by Michael Grandage.

 

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Performance Schedule:
The monkey advises checking performance times on your tickets and that performances are happening as scheduled, before travelling.

Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm (17th September 2008 at 7pm)
Sundays at 3pm
Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

 

Ticket Prices:

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Stalls:
All seats £32.50

Dress Circle:
All seats £32.50

Upper Circle:
All seats £25

Balcony:
All seats £10

Boxes:
£25 per seat

Standing places £10 each (£8 balcony) when all seats have been sold.

 

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Buying Tickets Online:

Other Box Office Information

Tickets offered differ between outlets. Outlets also may offer different seats via their phone and online systems. Offers may be available click here.
Theatre Box Office:
www.delfont-mackintosh.com provide their own service for this theatre.

Booking fees per ticket for online bookings:
£1.50 per ticket. Pays for the torches, thinks the monkey.

Other Online Choices (with S.T.A.R. genuine ticket agencies):

When the theatre does not have the tickets you desire available, it is well worth trying the Theatremonkey Ticketshop agency, which offers £32.50 tickets with a £4.90 per seat booking fee. Moderate by agency standards, though higher than box office fees, worth trying as they often have an alternative choice of seats available! Simply select the show from the "drop down" menu in the centre of the page. Note that this system will confirm exact seat numbers prior to purchase.

"See" www.seetickets.com or 0870 830 0200 offer tickets with a £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Note that the tickets offered may differ between phone and online sources.

Another alternative is Ticketmaster.co.uk who offer £32.50 seats with a £2.50 per ticket booking fee ( £2 on £25 seats). A £2.25 per booking (not per ticket) handling charge is also added for ALL transactions.

Encore Tickets offer £32.50 seats with an £8 booking fee per ticket. An optional UK postage of £1 per booking, not per ticket, is available if time allows. Meal and show packages may also be available. Quality and Value hotel / theatre ticket packages are also available.

Other Independent S.T.A.R. ticket agencies may also offer an alternative choice of seats.


 

Box Office Information:
Tickets offered differ between outlets. Outlets also may offer different seats via their phone and online systems. Offers may be available click here.
Theatre Box Office:
Telephone: 0870 950 0925
(020 7812 7498 if you cannot use the 0870 number)
Operated by the owners, Delfont-Mackintosh Theatres. At busy times / outside working hours - 9am to 8pm, See Tickets may answer on behalf of the venue.

Booking fees per ticket for telephone bookings:
£1.50 per ticket. Pays for the torches, thinks the monkey.

For personal callers or by post: Charing Cross Road, London. WC2H 0DA
No booking fee for personal callers.

Special Access Needs Customers:
Wheelchair users and other registered disabled theatregoers can book their seats on 0870 011 7574 and enquire about concessionary prices that may be available to them. The wheelchair users line connects directly to the Delfont-Mackintosh Theatre Group Helpline in London. See Notes.

www.delfont-mackintosh.com is the official theatre website.

 

 
 
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Theatre Seat Opinions:
Please remember that cheaper seats often do not offer the same view / location quality as top price ones, and that ticket prices are designed to reflect this difference.

Seating Plan Diagram

Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony Notes
STALLS 
The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at row K and cuts off the view of the top of the stage from row N back.

From September 2008, the previous centre aisle disappears and rows A to P form a single block in front of the stage. Row R is set in an alcove at the back of the theatre, fenced in by row Q in front - quite a cozy arrangement, thinks the monkey.

Rows A to D are not raked, but the proximity to the stage makes them a favourite of theatremonkey's. The viewing angle of the first and last three seats in each row is a little annoying, so take more central seats first for the same price, but value for money is at least acceptable in all seats. Neck ache allergy suffers may want to sit further back, as might children if the height of the stage is a problem.

Reader Phil Ellis notes:
"We sat in stalls C22 and C23 (for "As You Like It" - August 2005)...All the front stalls seats are very close to the action" 

The monkey will assess the new layout for seats in row E back in September 2008.

Legroom is just acceptable in rows A to D.

 

Stalls Boxes
Box A is behind row R in the Stalls. It offers a central view but without the top of the stage. Try boxes 1 to 8 at Dress / Upper Circle level first. This box is sometimes used to house the sound desk and is not always available to the public.

Legroom is good in all seats.

 

 

DRESS CIRCLE 
Called the ROYAL CIRCLE in this theatre.

The Upper Circle overhangs the Dress Circle at row C restricting the view of the top of the stage from row C back.

Rows A to F seats 7 to 24 offer the most central view of the stage. The rest of the seats at the ends of the row offer less value at the same price. A good rake ensures reasonable sightlines in all rows, though rows D back are hovering at the average mark at top price. One reader notes the good view from row A, worth the slightly tight legroom!

Another reader notes that,
"D15 and 16 were central (I like that), comfortable and warm but I understand the problem people with long legs would have - I tossed my head back at one point and encountered the knees of the guy sitting behind." 

Row G on it's own at the back of the Circle offers a fair, if distant, view at a reasonable price when there is a discount or it is low priced - but not otherwise - and can be considered over the Upper Circle for comfort.

Cheap standing places at the back of the Dress Circle are not bad either in the monkey view.

Theatremonkey cannot get excited about the Dress Circle here, Row G aside, the Stalls at all prices beats the Circle on comfort and view in it's opinion. At top price (for "Shadowlands," October 2007) rear rows are just about average - try for seats further forward first.

Legroom is poor in rows A to F, particularly tight for the tall in row A, but just adequate in row G.

 

 

Dress Circle / Upper Circle Boxes
Boxes 1 to 4 arranged in pairs either side of the stage between it and the Dress Circle. Boxes 5 to 8 above them at Upper Circle level.

All offer sideways views of the stage, Narrow access down three stairs to wheelchair space in box 3. See notes. The boxes have a very restricted view and are poor in theatremonkey's opinion. Value at second price is not good, take these after stalls for the same money, and before the Dress Circle only if legroom is a factor. Choose boxes 3 and 4 first, then 7 and 8 then 1 and 2 then 5 and 6.

Legroom is good in all seats.

 

 

UPPER CIRCLE
Called the GRAND CIRCLE in this theatre.

This is far above the stage.

A lighting mount box protrudes from the front of the circle in front of row A seats 14 to 19. It does not directly affect the view but is an annoyance just for being there.

Rows B to D seats 7 to 23 are fair value for money here, offering a central view of the stage and priced to take account of the distance from it. 

Following this reader's comments, 

"On a late November day, we went to the matinee and were frozen! It was a damp day and the air conditioning was on, freezing us in the Grand Circle row D, seats 7 & 8 and our neighbours (who had been out protesting in Trafalgar Square all morning) in seats 5&6.

My husband went to see what could be done in the interval and they turned it off - for a while. So these are seats to be avoided I think."

The monkey suggests rows B and C seats 12 to 18 as the most frost free....

A reader also noticed less audibility standing at the back of the Upper Circle in January 2007.

Row A seats 2 to 5 and 26 to 29, B 2 to 4 and 28 to 30, C 2, 3, 28 to 30 and D 2 and 29 are designated restricted view. Boxes cut a fifth of the view of the sides of the stage off. These seats are no bargain unless offered at the same price as the balcony when being closer to the stage, for the same money, is an advantage.

Legroom is poor in all seats, worst in row A.

 

 

BALCONY
This is situated behind the Upper Circle and very slightly above it.

Two safety bars run across the front of the balcony affecting the view in all rows. Row B seats 5, 15, 16 and 25 are officially recognised with this issue due to bars at the ends of the aisles.

The seats are split into two blocks by a central aisle. Seats A 5 and 26 are also split from the main blocks by aisle space.

All seats here offer a view in direct proportion to the price paid. To be fair, value for money for those on a tight budget is fair - you can see the stage through the bars and are not so far away as to require oxygen.

Normally, pick rows B to D seats 9 to 22 first, then the others, leaving A 5 and 26 to last.

A reader reports of A26,
"I was in A26 of the balcony, which is marked both on theatremonkey and by the box office as "restricted view" due to the lighting rig that obscures part of stage right (audience left), so I only paid about £20 for it. That was a great price for the view I got - I could see some facial expressions (not too well but some) and the lighting rig didn't take away from ANY of the action as most of it takes place on stage left anyway and the light only took up at most 1/10 of the stage. I was next to the safety pole so that wasn't a problem, and I had the balcony rail right in front of me that didn't obscure the view at all, only gave me a place to put my programme and ice cream and to lean my elbows on as I watched the show. I was sad that at times some of the actors had their backs to me as I was in the curved to the left section of the balcony, but otherwise it was a great view.

The comfort I cannot say the same for. There was barely any leg room at all, I sat scrunched, longing to lean my legs over the balcony rail but knowing that I really shouldn't be that crass, the entire night - the most comfortable position I ended up being in was when I brought my knees up to my chest. Also, the seat, or what little there was, was extremely uncomfortable - straight back, no give at all to either the cushion or the back. Plus the bleacher-style seat was almost non-existent, it was so tiny that even my 90lb little butt was hanging off it the whole time! The theatre really should do something about this, but as I suspect they won't, the best thing I can do is to say pick A26 balcony for the price and view ONLY if you're OK with being scrunched up into the foetal position in a barely-there uncomfortable "padded" bleacher for 2.5 hours! At least there was ice cream to cheer me up... and a really wonderful show to watch!"

There are many flights of stairs up to this circle. The less than fit should think before attempting the climb. For the rest, take ropes and comfortable climbing boots.

Cheap standing places at the back are not bad either in the monkey view, but try for stalls / Dress Circle ones first at the same price.

Legroom is poor in all seats, worst in row A. Rows B to D seats 15 and 16 offer the central aisle to stretch one leg out into. Take advantage of this combination of space and view.

 

 

Notes
Total 780 seats.

Air-conditioned auditorium, but the balcony still gets very hot in summer according to many.

Infrared system using headsets for the deaf, plus some signed performances. Some audio described performances for the blind, and guide dogs allowed in theatre or dog sat outside. Narrow access down three stairs to wheelchair space in side box. The box has a very restricted view and is poor in theatremonkey's opinion. It has a private toilet, too narrow to take a wheelchair, but better than nothing, which is the usual alternative in the adapted toilet department. Tries hard, given the constraints of the building. The "registered disabled" concessionary price policy here is generally (though can be subject to change) for a quota of accessible best seats to be made available at the lowest regular price charged. This quota is increased for designated performances such as signed / audio interpreted. Check with the box office at time of booking. Fuller details from the theatre group dedicated phoneline on 0870 011 7574 or www.delfont-mackintosh.com or Artsline 020 7388 2227 email artsline@dircon.co.uk.

No food except Ice cream and confectionery. "Picnic boxes" can often be arranged for couples in the bar at the interval. Details from the theatre Hospitality Department on 0870 950 0950.

Four bars; Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle and Balcony.

8 Toilets; Foyer 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 ladies 4 cubicles; Stalls 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 ladies 2 cubicles; Dress Circle 1 gents 1 cubicle; Upper Circle 1 ladies 1 cubicle; Balcony 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 ladies 1 cubicle.


 

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Getting to this Theatre
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Nearest Underground Station Buses Car Park
Nearest Underground Station:
Leicester Square - Northern (black) and Piccadilly (dark blue) lines.

Plan your tube journey to this station using the button below:
 

The escalator from the platforms deposits passengers into a circular space with a number of staircases leading to the surface. Beside each staircase is a vast white panel listing the places accessible from that exit. So look for the one showing the Wyndham's theatre. It is marked "Charing Cross Road South" and is to the left when you leave the ticket gates. Go up the staircase. At the top, in front of you will be Charing Cross Road. On the opposite corner, notice the Hippodrome Nightclub and a wide pedestrianised street. Turn to your left. Wyndham's theatre is there.

If at the top of the underground stairs you see a narrow street with only a row of small shops and offices in front of you, this is Cranbourn Street. Turn to your right and change to the other side of the road. Walk to the end of the street. If you see the Hippodrome Nightclub on the opposite corner across a busy road, good. Do not cross the road to it! Turn to your left. The underground exit you should have used is on your left. Walk past it and you are in front of the theatre. 

 

Buses:
24, 29 and 176 stop on Charing Cross Road by the Wyndham's Theatre.

 

Car Park:
Newport Place, China Town. On leaving, use Gerard Street to get you onto Shaftesbury Avenue. On Shaftesbury Avenue look to your right. The brown brick building to your right is the Palace Theatre. Don't bother crossing the road, but turn to your right on Shaftesbury Avenue and walk in the direction of it. When you come to the main road intersection in front of Shaftesbury Avenue, cross Charing Cross Road at the traffic lights. Now turn to your right and walk down Charing Cross Road, crossing Litchfield Street as you go.

Next is Newport Street. Cross that too and head on, crossing Cranbourne Street towards Leicester Square Underground Station. Wyndhams Theatre is just beyond that on your left.

An alternative car park is Trafalgar Square Spring Gardens.

From the car park, turn up the road on the left to bring you on to Trafalgar Square. Face Nelson's Column and cross the road towards it. In front of you is the National Gallery. You require the road to the right side of it - Charing Cross Road. Do not enter the Trafalgar Square area itself, but follow the pavement round towards the right corner of the National Gallery. Continue along so that you pass the National Gallery on your right and so that you enter Charing Cross Road. Cross Charing Cross Road where you can, and keep walking, passing the Garrick Theatre. The Wyndhams Theatre is ahead of you, to your right.

The "Theatreland Parking Scheme" is in use in both car parks. Call Westminster City Council car parks on 0800 243 348 or see www.westminster.gov.uk/carparks for details. Parking under the "Theatreland Parking Scheme" allows a 50% discount in cost. Spaces CANNOT be reserved at these prices, so choose whether you would prefer to book and pay more, or use this scheme.

If you choose the "Theatreland Parking Scheme", you must get your car park ticket validated at the theatre's box office counter (the theatre attendant will insert the car parking ticket into a small machine which updates the information held on the magnetic strip on the reverse, thus enabling the discount). When you pay using the machines at the car park, 50% will be deducted from the full tariff. You may park for up to 72 hours using this scheme and it is endorsed by the Society of London Theatre.

For a full list of car parks that participate in the 50% off theatreland scheme here see www.westminster.gov.uk/carparks/theatreland.cfm, and for a full list of theatres that participate in the scheme see www.westminster.gov.uk/carparks/theatres.cfm.

 

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