Strand
London
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The Savoy Theatre is located in the heart of Theatreland, on London’s famous street, The Strand. It was built on the site of the old Savoy Palace by Richard D’Oyly Carte and opened on 10th October 1881. The theatre originally showed the popular comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan. The Savoy is notable for being the first public building, and the first theatre in the world to be entirely lit by electricity. Eight years after the building of the theatre in 1889, D’Oyly built the Savoy Hotel adjacent to it, which still stands today, although it was recently rebuilt in 1993 following a fire.

The Savoy stage has been host to many musicals in its time since the Gilbert and Sullivan days. Past performances include the Take That musical Never Forget in 2008, and the first few months of Dreamboats and Petticoats, which now shows at the Playhouse Theatre, in the second half of 2009.

What’s On

Currently showing at the Savoy Theatre is new musical, Legally Blonde, based on the Reese Witherspoon film of the same name about a ditzy blonde determined to win back her ex by becoming a law student. Legally Blonde is currently taking bookings until 22nd October 2011.

Location

The Savoy Theatre is in a prominent location in London as it is situated on the Strand, famous for housing many of London’s top theatres. The nearest tube stations to the theatre are Embankment and Charing Cross, both less than 5 minutes walk from the Savoy. Embankment station is on the District, Circle and Bakerloo Lines, whilst Charing Cross is on the Northern and Bakerloo Lines, as well as being a main line railway station.

The Strand is the main road linking the West side of the city with the East, and several theatres line the street such as the Adelphi and the Vaudeville. Top hotels such as the Savoy, one of the best in the world, are located in the area, and there are plenty of other hotels near Savoy Theatre London such as the 4-star Trafalgar Hilton, a 5-10 minute walk away from the theatre. Features include a roof garden, restaurant and DVD systems in rooms, adorned with walnut wood furniture.

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Seating

The Savoy Theatre is relatively large, with a seating capacity of 1,150 on three levels – Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle. Stalls are located on the ground floor, with the Dress Circle on level 1 and the Upper Circle on level 2. For guidance on where to sit at the Savoy, have a look at the seating plan on the left.