Noël Coward Theatre [London]
Noël Coward Theatre
Teatro Noël Coward
Theatre building in London, United Kingdom
theater in City of Westminster, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Albery Theatre
85-88 Saint Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4AU, England
Built 1903 as New Theatre by W. G. R. Sprague for Charles Wyndham. Opened 12 Mar 1903 with the Louis N. Parker's and Murray Carson's play Rosemary. In the 1930s, used for seasons of drama direceted by Sir John Gielgud. During World War II, used as a home to the Old Vic Company and the Sadler's Wells Ballet. After 1945, used as a drama theatre (with Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson as the leading actors). From 1960, also used for musical performances. Renamed Albery Theatre on 1 Jan 1973 in honour of the British theatre impresario, Bronson Albery (1881-1971). Renamed Noel Coward Theatre on 1 June 2006 in honour of the British playwright and actor, Noël Coward (1899-1973). Operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group. 877 seats (+21 standing).