Duke of York's Theatre London | Theatres in London

Venue Information

Duke of York's Theatre
Address: 45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG, United Kingdom
Nearest underground or train station: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)
Nearest buses: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

Duke of York's Theatre Directions

What's on at the Duke of York's Theatre?

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Vanya

Booking until: 21 October 2023

Coming soon to the Duke of York's Theatre

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An Enemy of the People

Opens: 6 February 2024

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Backstairs Billy

Opens: 27 October 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What's on at the Duke of York's Theatre?

Vanya is a current production at the Duke of York's Theatre. The latest booking period for Vanya at the Duke of York's Theatre started 15 September 2023 and runs until 21 October 2023. Tickets for Vanya start at £ and are available to book now

How do I get to the Duke of York's Theatre?

Public transport is recommended to travel to the Duke of York's Theatre. The nearest underground or train stations are Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line). If arriving by bus, then the nearest bus lines are 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176. If driving to the theatre, the nearest car parks are Q-ParkChinatown and Q-Park Trafalgar (more parking information). For directions to the Duke of York's Theatre see our Google Maps directions or Apple Maps directions

Is there a dress code at the Duke of York's Theatre?

There is no specific dress code at the Duke of York's Theatre, with most people just wearing their everyday clothes.

Does the Duke of York's Theatre have air conditioning or air cooling?

Yes, the Duke of York's Theatre has an Air Conditioning system.

What is the Accessibility at the Duke of York's Theatre?

Duke of York's Theatre accessibility information
Access phone number: 0800 912 6971
Access email address: doyboxoffice@theambassadors.com
Accessible toilets situated: Circle
Number of Wheelchair spaces: Circle x2
Sound amplification: Sennheiser MobileConnect
Access from street to foyer: Level access
Access from theatre foyer to seats (number = stairs): 23 to Stalls, 23 to Upper Circle
Level access: Royal Circle Row C (Wheelchair spaces)
Stair lift, lift or ramp available: N/A

How many seats are in the Duke of York's Theatre?

The Duke of York's Theatre has 640 seats.

Who owns the Duke of York's Theatre?

The Duke of York's Theatre is owned or operated by ATG

Duke of York's Theatre Facts

What date did the Duke of York's Theatre open?

10 September 1892

Who designed the Duke of York's Theatre?

Walter Emden

What was the first production at the Duke of York's Theatre?

The Wedding Eve by F. Toulmouche

Other Duke of York's Theatre facts

The Duke of York's Theatre was formerly known as the Trafalgar Square Theatre or the Trafalgar Theatre.

Duke of York's Theatre News

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Sheridan Smith extends Shirley Valentine run in the West End

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Theatre History

The Duke of York’s is one of London’s best known and most historic mid-size playhouses.

The theatre was designed by Walter Emden and opened on 10 September 1892 with a production of The Wedding Eve by F. Toulmouche.

The first ever production of J M Barrie’s Peter Pan opened at the Duke of York’s theatre in 1904, and such was its immediate popularity that it was revived every Christmas for the next ten years.

A myriad of celebrated productions over the years have included Half Life with John Gielgud, Clouds with Tom Courtenay and Felicity Kendal, and American Buffalo starring Al Pacino.