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About Playhouse Theatre
The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square, central London. The theatre was built by F. H. Fowler and Hill with a seating capacity of 1,200. It was rebuilt in 1907 and retains its original substage machinery. As of November 2021, the theatre has been refurbished and advertised as the Kit Kat Club while it is hosting a revival of the musical Cabaret.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Charing CrossTrain station60 m · 1 min walk
- EmbankmentMetro station110 m · 2 min walk
- EmbankmentFerry terminal170 m · 3 min walk
- Charing CrossMetro station220 m · 3 min walk
- Festival PierFerry terminal410 m · 7 min walk
- London Eye - Waterloo PierFerry terminal450 m · 7 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Qpark Covent GardenUnderground car park410 m · 7 min walk
- Southbank CentreCar park550 m · 9 min walk
- Q-Park Leicester SquareMulti-storey car park570 m · 9 min walk
- Banksy StatueCar park590 m · 10 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Playhouse Theatre
Check prices ↗- Citadines Trafalgar SquareHotel70 m · 1 min walk
- Corinthia HotelHotel70 m · 1 min walk
- LSE Northumberland HouseGuest house120 m · 2 min walk
- Corinthia ResidencesHotel130 m · 2 min walk
- The Royal Horseguards Hotel, LondonHotel140 m · 2 min walk
- Club Quarters HotelHotel150 m · 2 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Playhouse Theatre
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- The Green HutCafé · british60 m · 1 min walk
- CostaCafé · coffee shop70 m · 1 min walk
- Kerridges's Bar & GrillRestaurant · grill70 m · 1 min walk
- StarbucksCafé · coffee shop80 m · 1 min walk
- Blues & RoyalsCafé · coffee shop90 m · 1 min walk
- The PlayersBar90 m · 1 min walk
- The Ship and ShovellPub100 m · 2 min walk
- Champagne CharliesBar100 m · 2 min walk
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Playhouse Theatre: FAQs
What's on at Playhouse Theatre?
Playhouse Theatre has 375 upcoming events. Next up: Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Where is Playhouse Theatre?
Playhouse Theatre is located at Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE.
Is there parking at Playhouse Theatre?
Parking at NCP Trafalgar Square. Street parking is very limited - we strongly advise the use of public transport.
Does Playhouse Theatre have accessible seating?
For disabled seating please contact the box office. The venue has infra-red headphones and induction loops for the hard of hearing. These can be used in all parts of the theatre. There is a £5.00 deposit.
When is the Playhouse Theatre box office open?
Monday - Thursday: 13:00 - 20:00 Friday - Saturday: 14:00 - 21:00
What is the nearest station to Playhouse Theatre?
The nearest station is Charing Cross (Train station), about 60 m from Playhouse Theatre.
Which hotels are closest to Playhouse Theatre?
The closest places to stay are Citadines Trafalgar Square (70 m), Corinthia Hotel (70 m), and LSE Northumberland House (120 m).
When did Playhouse Theatre open?
Playhouse Theatre opened in 1987.