For one night only Platform Presents are producing their third Poetry Gala, with stars of the stage and screen reading the world’s favourite poems, to raise funds for a...
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Platform Presents Poetry Gala 2019
For one night only Platform Presents are producing their third Poetry Gala, with stars of the stage and screen reading the world’s favourite poems, to raise funds for a new Playwright’s Prize.
Readers include Juliet Stevenson, Rhys Ifans, Denise Gough, Jason Watkins, Romola Garai, Tobias Menzies, Kyle Soller, Lindsay Duncan, James Massiah, Phoebe Fox, Danny Kirrane, Adrianna Bertola, Dougray Scott, Genevieve O’Reilly, John Standing, Jaime Winstone, Nicholas Pinnock, Gala Gordon, Paapa Essiedu, George Mackay, Emily Berrington, Sebastian de Souza and many more.
A collection of classic and contemporary poems will be read on the evening. We are unable to release the programme ahead of the event.
Please note: The current line up is subject to change
Platform Presents Poetry Gala 2019
There are no booking fees for this production.
However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £3.65 Transaction fee.
Platform Presents Poetry Gala 2019 Access
Access Booking line: 0800 912 6971
Typetalk Number: 18001 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 [email protected] (Josh Brown, Customer Experience Manager) if you would like a copy of the Visual Story.
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 in the foyer through the main doors - a ramp is available. The Box Office has a separate entrance to the right of the main doors. There are 4 steps to the Stalls, 28 steps to the Dress Circle and 82 steps to the Upper Circle. All staircases have handrails. There is hard flooring in the foyer for wheeled traffic. The Theatre opens 90 mins before the performance start time. The auditorium opens 30 mins before the performance start time.
Due to the unique and immersive nature of Fiddler on the Roof, it is best to call and discuss your requirements with the Access Line Team who can be reached on 0800 912 6971
If you are a wheelchair user, your carer/companion will be required to move your wheelchair up and down the ramps provided in the venue.
A ramp will be provided to cover the three steps in the venue’s Foyer in order to access the accessible toilet, as shown below:
If your wheelchair space is located in C23-24 Stalls you will be required to access the Stalls via an entrance in Craven Street. A team member will assist with this however your carer/companion will be expected to move the wheelchair over the platform provided when using this entrance/exit.
There are Bars in the Foyer, Basement, Dress Circle and Upper Circles.
Please
contact The Playhouse directly for more information on accessible performances.
The venue can be reached on 0207 925 7730.
The Theatre has a Sennheiser MobileConnect sound amplification system in place, please ask a member of staff upon arrival for more information.
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
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If you're driving into the West End to see a show, take advantage of Q-Park's Theatreland Parking Scheme saving 50% off off-street car parking charges for up to 24 hours. To qualify, simply present your Q-Park car park ticket for validation at our box office and the car park machine will automatically charge you half price. Our nearest Q-Park car park is Chinatown and the next nearest is Trafalgar.
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See the Access page for more information
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Enjoy the Playhouse Theatre's beautiful bars
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A cloakroom is available at this venue.
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
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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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