REVIEW: "Long Day's Journey Into Night" at Wyndham's Theatre on May 14, 2024. This traditional 800-seat theatre in the West End was built just before the beginning of the 20th century. It's the type of house where the staircases are a bit small and the seats a bit narrow. Clearly Henry the Eighth never had to sit in the Royal Circle up in the mezzanine. Jamie W. and i had no plan to patronize this theatre until i saw Brian Cox's face on the marquee. Playing James Tyrone, he was starring in a limited run revival of Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey Into Night", and despite being a die-hard "Succession" fan, i thought I'd never convince Jamie to sit through 3-1/2 hours of family dysfunction. To my surprise, he said yes, and here we were squeezed into the Royal Circle where the cocktail bar was only one flight away. Most helpful during the intermission. I was even more thrilled that the estimable Patricia Clarkson was playing Mary Tyrone, a legendary role played by the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, and Jessica Lange. Clarkson took more of a Blanche DuBois approach to the drug-addled mother failing to grasp the state of her psychologically estranged family. Cox was an impressively blustery force as James, and it was a nice surprise to see Daryl McCormack affectingly play the alcoholic older son Jamie, quite a role reversal from his confident escort in "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande". He brought a defeated sullenness to a role completely identified with Jason Robards. Laurie Kynaston played Edmund, the younger son with TB. He brought a surprising energy to a role often overshadowed by the other cast members. Under Jeremy Herrin's spare direction, the play was admittedly a gloomy affair in autobiographical dramaturgy but a deepening work that resonates with the unflinching dialogue between the characters. It was a worthy revival and quite fitting in this vintage West End venue. RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx read more

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After trying to do as much research as possible on what to expect, I pulled the trigger on house right box seats. I don't like being sandwiched around people, so having my own space and sacrificing a bit of the view was worth it. So keeping that in mind, 1000% worth it. For Next to Normal, I missed a bit of the right stage with the stairs on stage, but for the most part, it was excellent to not have my space infringed upon by strangers and having ample leg room. Just know do NOT put anything on the ledge of your box, it WILL fall down onto a persons head. I didn't do this but was warned repeatedly not to. Also turns out there's a private toilet outside the door that may be for the box seats that I missed, so that is a bonus. I didn't use it, but it's there. 5/5 stars for box seats, just try to get the one furthest from the stage. read more

One star only for the reason that I was unable to attend this afternoons performance (27/01/2024). I telephoned this morning to advise that last night I tested positive for COVID only to find that they do not have a Covid policy in place hence, not being allowed to re-schedule to see a play with good availability , perhaps I should have attended the performance and risked passing this horrible infection to those sitting around me. Very disappointed and will not re-book. Very disappointed as the tickets were booked long ago and well before the show opened , you should review your "Covid" policy - Graeme Walters read more

Nice theater and we had great seating in the stall section. (Sat in row P) Attended the Lady Day show, which was performed by Audra McDonald, and she was phenomenal!!! Her acting AND she sound just like Ms. Holiday. Beautiful performance and I highly recommend the show - unless you hate jazz. Then don't bother. read more

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We came to Noel Coward to see David Suchet in Arthur Miller's "The Price" and were unfortunately disappointed. Touted as a comedy, we did not find it in the least bit funny......but this is the Theatre for you - hits & misses but it's all worth it to see live performances in the West End This theatre in particular was okay but seats were uncomfortable. Sight lines not all that great.....but the sound carried well Before the show started, the Mr tried seeing the restrooms (they were downstairs in the bar area) but the usher chased him away since he did not have his ticket (I had them) so he had to wait on me. Then, when an elderly gentleman came downstairs & tried explaining that his wife had the tickets but he had mobility issues & just wanted to wait down there for her, the usher actually called security on the gentleman - that was crazy! Eventually Security came & talked to the man & "permitted" him to wait & not try to walk back upstairs - gee, how nice Just a weird vibe in the theatre & the Play was not enjoyable but I'm still willing to say an overall A-OK and we'll see what happens next time read more

Located in Leicester Square, conveniently located next to restaurants and pubs for pre-theatre dining. Hotels also available in the area. Comfortable stall seats (orchestra seating for those from United States). Venue is quaint, with Parisian decor. Bar at Stalls seating less favorable than Grand Circle. I viewed the seats at Grand Circle and they have less cushioning, something to consider for those watching extended duration shows. Box seats also offer direct on stage but limited viewing, prefer front view of performing actors. Recommend opting for stall seating and spending intermission at Grand Circle level. FYI plenty of restrooms available. A++ for no lines. Drink selection at bar was plenty. I opted for a Chablis which came in a cute plastic cup which can be taken into the theatre. Con: Seating should be more staggered as viewing can be limited with taller individuals ahead. I also want to thank Sarah Thompson from Box Office for her assistance. I loved the show! read more

This is probably one of my favourite theatres in the West End! The theatre opened 16 November 1899 and is a Grade II listed building. It is situared on Charing Cross Road near Leicester Square Underground station. The auditorium has 759 seats set on 4 levels. It really does have one of London theatres most beautiful interiors. Alas like many of the Victorian theatres in London, it does lack adequate restroom facilities. The foyer is quite small and the stairs leading to the auditorium, bars, and toilets are quite cavernous. For an old theatre, I found the seating really comfortable and I've always ahd a clear view of the stage from whever I been seated (I've only ever sat in the stalls or Royal Circle though). This theatre has a good reputation for the calibre of its productions and actors performing here. The Donmar Theatre ghad a season of plays here recently with prices held at the Donmar's usual prices, which in significantly cheaper than those usually found in the West End. I enjoy coming to this theatre as I know I will probably enjoy the production, have a comfortable seat and a cler view of the stage. Thumbs Up! Thumbs down for the toilet facilities (or lack of them!). read more

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My parents and I saw No Man's Land in November with Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellen. The play was somber and brilliantly acted. The theatre is very pretty and intimate. Given the play was sold out, we were lucky the Concierge could get us tickets, but we sat in the Dress Circle Row G 19-21 which was at the very top of the theatre. We could see and here well, but if I were to see another play at this venue, I would only go if I could secure seats closer to the stage. The theatre is very close to the The Courtauld Gallery, which is located at the Strand entrance of Somerset House. We visited the museum, had lunch and then saw a matinee performance. It was a wonderful was to spend the afternoon! read more

This is by far one of the comfiest theatres I have been too! Chairs are comfy with decent leg room (even for my 6 foot bf) and a reasonable incline so I don't struggle to see over someone's big old head! Beautiful decor with very luxurious feel. Came to see The Mentalists with Stephen Merchant and was impressed! Won't hesitate to return next time a good play is on! read more

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A small theatre built in 1899 by Charles Wyndham the theatre impresario. It sits in the mid way between Soho & Covent Garden & is surrounded by lush eateries like J Sheekey's Oyster Bar. read more

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Dear Wyndhams, I am writing this letter because I want to apologize to you and the actors of the play ART. It wasn't my fault that I fell asleep 10 minutes into your performance. I just flew in that morning from LAX and I had major jetlag. I really should not have bought front row seats from the half off ticket booth. I know that must have been a slap in the face of the actors when they looked down at me snoring right in front of them. I do remember in the first row, with the lighting, you can see the spit spraying out of the actors mouths as they perform their lines. I do remember that the play was about a plain white painting and that it reminded me of the Emperors New Clothes. I promise never to go to your theatre or any theatre the night of my arrival. I will stick to going to a pub those nights. Sincerely, Cheri A.G read more

This is a beautiful theatre, small for West End, and one of the comfiest! We sat in the Grand Circle Restricted View seats for Hangmen (it was absolutely packed, and on a Monday night!) and I was pretty happy. Anything done on the raised platform above the stage isn't the easiest to see, if the actors stand their heads disappear etc, but that said there were only 2 scenes when I felt I couldn't see what was going on. Very good value, considering. The seats are actual seats, rather than painful benches (I'm looking at you Theatre Royal Drury Lane!) although they do pack 'em in - if you're tall, go for a seat on the outside, or your knees may become jammed to the seat in front! All in all a good experience. read more

Located on Charing Cross road, opposite C-town, this place is a gem. It's actually one of the smaller theatres I've been too (as opposed to the Victoria Apollo which is massive1) But I find all the theatres around this part of the West-end are rather cosy. (Noel Coward Theatre is quite nice as well!) Anyways managed to score front row tickets to see David Tennant and Catherine Tate in Much Ado about nothing, however, tennant was ill. :-( SAD TIMES. I didn't feel as if I had to strain my next at the front row, as you do with some theatres and I really enjoyed the show. Nice comfy chairs and nice bar staff who will chat with you! Since it was the Summer, we all ordered multiple pimms and lemonade and although prices were a bit pricy, they do definitely put alot of pimms in. The Wyndham theatre stage door is pretty spacey too, it's not in an alley way and they've definitely done it up! I like how they want us to interact with the stars. :) It was such a shame that tennant was ill and couldn't show us his interpretation of Benedick read more

Wyndhams- current home of excellent celebrity starred productions by the dornma warehouse. Came to see Jude Law as a surprisingly good Hamlet (highlights include him pretending to be a crab and dry humping a man) The theatre itself has just undergone massive restoration- as reflected by the £1.50 restoration fee levied on each ticket. I must admit they did a pretty darn good job. The first thing Z said when we walked into the loos was "Wow! This is much nicer than the usual theatres!" And they were. You get the feeling that no expense was spared in the restoration and everything from the loos to the bars to the wall paper harked back to another era. We had front row balcony seats which meant that we just about made out Jude's facial features if we sqiunted. Unfortunately they were built for midgets and we barely fit in with our short short legs. It was also an uncomfortable journey, having to sit ram rod straight for essentially 3 hours. Everything else was great; the guy at the bar even refilled my water bottle. I just wished the seats were like the sofa in my front room. read more

Saw David Mamet's American Buffalo with Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge here, lined up for day tickets at 9 am and got first row stalls with a good view of the stage and legroom enough for anyone under 6' 8" tall. One thing about the seats is while pricewise (and legroom-wise) they were extremely reasonable and the closness to the show is great, it may make it difficult to take in the whole scene as one gets caught up in what one actor is doing. The show itself had its ups and downs but I have to say that the theatre is gorgeous in a sort of 'Muppet Theater' way, the staff were great, and I will totally come back here again in future. Kicking myself for not booking tickets in advance and for not trying to check out the stage door and meet the actors- next time... read more

Located right next to Leicester Square station, which is next to Leicester Square and Chinatown. I made the mistake of waiting at Charing Cross station, which is wrong. I have since learned that Charing Cross station is not on Charing Cross road, because that would be too sensible. Anyway, the theatre is ok. We sat at the balcony (C14 and C15). The view from there is ok, but the seats, like many other theaters, are very cramped. The D row behind us has a space under the seats, which is useful. The seats in the C row are solid, so it's pretty annoying if you have jackets and bags. Also, we watched the Quartermaine's Terms with Rowan Atkinson, which was kind of a disappointment. The play is very bland and a bit depressing. Don't expect any Mr. Bean stuff here. read more

This was my first visit to Wyndham's and I'd wanted to go for a while. American Buffalo was the perfect introduction. John Goodman and Damien Lewis were great. The theatre was beautiful. Lovely architecture and what appeared to be original features such as the mouldings on the boxes. If you get the chance, go. read more

I've been this theatre two or three times now and I really do love it. The interior is beautifully ornate - ever so nice to examine while you wait for your show to start. The venue isn't huge, so it feels intimate but not pokey. And I didn't actually notice the seats at all, so I think they must have been pretty bloody comfortable. I'm only taking away a star for the WCs - not enough of them and not quite up to the high standards of the rest of the building. But overall, this place is wonderful. read more

Wyndham's is a great place to go at the moment, its Donmar productions are terrific value from £10 a ticket and such big stars! I saw Ivanov with Kenneth Branagh, and it was a full house. The theatre is comfortable, the staff were very helpful, they handled a couple who had been sold dodgy tickets with great tact. It is easy to get to as it is right next door to Leicester Square Tube. Booked to see Jacobi in Twelfth Night in December, can't wait! read more

My wife and I saw No Man's Land here the first weekend in October with Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellen. The play was great and the theater was absolutely beautiful. If you get a chance to see a play here then go. read more

i liked this quaint theatre a lot... i was able to take photos of the theatre unlike some theatres where they are a little anal at snapping photos... i found the seats to be comfortable and the view from ground level to be decent... i watched the performance of "charles the III" and unlike other plays i have seen there wasn't really any major set changes apart from moving tables and chairs which is my only criticism of the play, everything else was great... the staff were friendly and helpful and the location of the theatre is prime and very easy to spot and get to with plenty of public transport meters from its door step... would i go back? most definitely read more

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Daughter purchased us tickets for Quartermaine's Terms starring Rowan Atkinson. We had marvelous time enjoying a most entertaining play. Mr. Atkinson was brilliant as St John Quartermaine particularly in final scene. He brought real life to a character who had lived on his terms for his entire life. The supporting cast, the family, presented a compelling story of love and family among colleagues. Thanks for a wonderful performance. To the theater, small, cozy and intimate, an excellent venue. I had been here once before for Art and am amazed at the facility and the staff. Everyone makes you feel welcome and assists in everyway. Will return when we are back in London. read more

Pretty little theatre just outside Leicester Square, my boyfriend and I had a wonderful time there watching Bill Bailey live. It's much smaller than theatres I've been to before but that's what I loved about it; it becomes more of an intimate experience while not being claustrophobic at all. Pretty much everything on the inside is beautiful. The only reason I didn't give it a 5/5 is because the night we went in, the venue besides the actual theatre smelled very pungently of wine or some sort of alcohol we couldn't put our finger on, and while the smell of wine can be quite pleasant, too much and its a bit suffocating. read more

Went to a matinee performance of People, Places, Things. It was brilliant despite being sat teetering at the back of the balcony. Really exhilarating and thought provoking play. The theatre itself is a gem of Victoriana and a delight to visit including the loos which are beautifully decorated. read more

True old London. A perfect jewel in the heart of The Big Smoke. Wyndham's Theatre was built by the famous actor of his era, Charles Wyndham's. That is why it is referred to as 'Wyndham's Theatre' and annot 'The Wyndhams Theatre'. The auditorium is beautiful and there are many wonderful murels on the walls and ceilings. The bar for The Royal Circle is lovely and you may notice a plaque on the wall for Jeremy Brett who played here as Sherlock Holmes, for many the best ever. People still come from all over the world to pay tribute to this little shrine. Within the walls of the theatre are two things which the public cannot see. One is the chair made for Edgar Wallace which is too large to bring out of the room it is in. He must have been quite a size. Also there is a door in the wings which has the names of Britain's finest actors who led casts on this hallowed stage. This is one of actors' favourite theatres to play in, second only to The Theatre Royal, Haymarket. The space is very special and intimate and so it lends itself to works of this nature. When 'Art' was here, this theatre began to open the house on Sundays and this has stuck since. So, it's a nice thing to know, incase you are in town for the weekend and would like something to see in the afternoon. read more

Front row balcony....soooooooo uncomfortable. Fixed seats just too high and no room under the seat for your bags so an afternoon of cramp and feeling squished. Mind you, Charles 111 is a play full of thought and stimulating ideas and will certainly live on.... read more

This is a nice venue which is having a huge revamp. That is the great thing about Delfont Mackintosh, they really do care about there theatres. They soon have the Donmar season in the west end. Which means people yes Jude Law will be playing Hamlet. I think that Derek Jacobi is the best thing about the season, I can truly say you will never see a greater actor on stage. Well he is one of the greatest actors of our time. Though the shows don't start till the end of this year and are running till next year they are very booked up. So get your tickets sooner then later. read more

We've just been to see Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party here; a rework of the hilarious, original 1977 effort. Jill Halfpenny led the cast superbly in this really cringe-making show that shows so much that is wrong in the human condition, set in the seventies. She was backed up with fine deliveries by the other actors, (including Natalie Casey who played Donna in Two Pintsbrilliant!) Such a fantastic set showcasing the worst of the time. A perfectly performed, still very pertinent script makes this a show a must see before it moves on. I love Wyndham's Theatre because it is truly beautiful, intimate and wonderfully maintained. The seating isn't too raked in the stalls, (so don't be unlucky enough to be seated behind a giant), but it is comfortable with good leg room. Going back there early next year to see Rowan Atkinson in 'Quartermaine's Terms' and I really can't wait for that either!! You have to go if you are of a certain age or you just want to get a staggeringly grotesque, yet very funny, snapshot of seventies suburban life. read more

Just got back from seeing "Skylight" here, which deserves a review in and of itself (real quick: 5 stars, go see it tomorrow). The theatre itself is extremely beautiful. Small enough to be close to the stage and fully immersed in the action, but not so small that you feel like you're fighting over the armrest two seats down from you. We were in the back row and had a totally unobstructed view of the action. I'm sure the balcony seats were an incredible experience. Sound quality was excellent, and the lighting was phenomenal. One of my favorite viewing experiences I have ever had. Staff was EXCELLENT! They accommodated us slipping in just in the nick of time excellently (to be fair, we had never experienced the Hell that is London gridlock before), and were exceptionally professional without being arrogant (see: The Globe) for the limited time I interacted with them. Only complaint was one usher letting a man in during a transition scene that was fairly important to watch instead of making him stand in the available space at the side, but given the 62.50 he probably paid for that seat, it was a forgivable mistake. My ONLY complaint was crowding during intermission. Even with the small mob surrounding Jude Law, the bar and standing area was absolutely packed, making it impossible to get a drink between acts. Be warned, the bar only takes cash during the interval. However, this is a fault of the theatre itself, and not of the service. The bartenders were exceptionally fast and the ushers were doing the best job they could. Just be aware that standing in the theatre may be the best way to spend your break. Overall an amazing experience! Would love to come back again, provided somebody covers the cost of admission! read more

First visit, The decor in the theatre was amazing in detail. On the small side for me but managable. Not alot to offer in intervals, apart from your box of maltesers, hagen diez or the tiny drinks bar lol. Only small details i personally would change. There were only 2 toilets so i wasn't best please to wait forever and then to get back to start of show and battle with celophane maltesers wrapper lol. Was a great show so i forgot all the minor things, maybe i expect too much but i did love my day out. read more