Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns to the West End for a strictly limited season.
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An Inspector Calls
Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns to the West End for a strictly limited season.
Hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, winning more awards than any other production in history, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 4 million people worldwide.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.
★★★★★
‘Spectacular. If you haven’t seen it, you must. If you have, see it again’
Mail on Sunday
★★★★★
'Stephen Daldry’s thrilling award-laden production has returned. A work of great directorial daring, breathtaking visual invention and passionate moral urgency”'
Daily Telegraph
★★★★★
'Visually astonishing'
Daily Express
★★★★★
'A riveting examination of conscience and class'
Sunday Express
★★★★★
'Thrilling. Don't dare miss it!'
Daily Mail
'The production grips and dazzles. Still heart-thumpingly thrilling'
The Times
'A marvellous, emotional and intelligent evening'
The Guardian
'An epic for our epoch, a thrillingly physical piece of theatre – with the power to stir the heart as much as the mind'
Evening Standard
Please be advised that we do have large school groups attending the show for most performances.

An Inspector Calls
There are no booking fees for this production.
However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £3.50 Transaction fee.
An Inspector Calls Access
Access Booking line: 0800 912 6971
Playhouse Theatre Visual Story: a visual resource to help prepare visitors for a new experience and to help them become familiar with new surroundings and what to expect. Please contact the Access Champion if you would like a copy of this.
Access Performances
- Audio Description None scheduled
- Sign Language Interpreted None scheduled
- Captioned None scheduled
- SUR Titles None scheduled
- Relaxed Performances None scheduled
There are 3 steps into foyer through double doors - a ramp is available. The Box Office is to your left. There are no further steps into Stalls seating, 28 steps to the Dress Circle and 82 steps to the Upper Circle. Staircases have highlights and handrails. There is hard flooring in the foyer for wheeled traffic. The theatre is open 45 minutes before the performance, and the auditorium 30 minutes before. There are wheelchair spaces at rows G and J in the Stalls - a companion can sit in next to the customer. There are a further 6 transfer spaces available. Scooters & wheelchairs will be stored in rear stalls. There are bars in the foyer, basement, dress and upper circles.
There is currently no Sound Amplification System in place at the venue. Please contact The Playhouse directly for more information on accessible performances. The venue can be reached on 0207 925 7730.
Guide dogs are permitted in the auditorium at the end of a row in the stalls. Staff are happy to dog sit during the performance.
There is an access toilet in the foyer, adapted for wheelchair use. Non-adapted toilets are in the Basement Bar, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle.
Playhouse Theatre Information
Northumberland Avenue
London
WC2N 5DE
Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.
Groups Bookings : 020 7206 1174Access Bookings : 0800 912 6971
Stage Door / Admin:* :
ATG continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.
10am-7pm
Open until time of show at 8pm but stop advance bookings after 7pm

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