WHAT'S ON AT THE HAROLD PINTER THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London
The Harold Pinter Theatre started life as The Royal Comedy Theatre, only changing to its current name in 2011. Opening in 1881, this three-tiered venue presents a vast array of world class shows, productions and events, from classical to classic plays, musical comedies and revivals, experimental theatre and dance.
In 1956, the theatre formed the New Watergate Club to bypass the enforced stage censorship of the time. This allowed plays to run under club conditions rather than theatrical ones. It brought the UK premieres of plays such as A View From The Bridge, Tea and Sympathy, and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.
The Harold Pinter Theatre ha a seating capacity of 796. It homed the West End debut of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ and boasts Olivier Award winning productions such as ‘Six Degrees of Separation’, the ‘Pinter At The Pinter’ season, Talking Heads, and more recently Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. You can book tickets online below for The Harold Pinter Theatre.
The Harold Pinter Theatre started life as The Royal Comedy Theatre, only changing to its current name in 2011. Opening in 1881, this three-tiered venue presents a vast array of world class shows, productions and events, from classical to classic plays, musical comedies and revivals, experimental theatre and dance.
In 1956, the theatre formed the New Watergate Club to bypass the enforced stage censorship of the time. This allowed plays to run under club conditions rather than theatrical ones. It brought the UK premieres of plays such as A View From The Bridge, Tea and Sympathy, and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.
The Harold Pinter Theatre ha a seating capacity of 796. It homed the West End debut of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ and boasts Olivier Award winning productions such as ‘Six Degrees of Separation’, the ‘Pinter At The Pinter’ season, Talking Heads, and more recently Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. You can book tickets online below for The Harold Pinter Theatre.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Liberace & Liza: A Tribute
Harold Pinter Theatre
Wed 24 Jun - Sat 4 Jul 2026
Liberace and Liza - A Tribute
Harold Pinter Theatre
Wed 24 Jun - Sat 4 Jul 2026
What's On at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Romeo & Juliet
Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 June 2026
 In Verona, in the height of summer, two young people meet at a party. The rest is tragedy. Starring Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) as Juliet and Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place, Hamnet) as Romeo in their West End debuts, Robert Icke (Oedipu...Liberace & Liza: A Tribute
Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Wednesday 24 June - Saturday 4 July 2026
Liberace & Liza Minnelli never performed together, but should have! David Saffert & Jillian Snow?have created a wildly successful mashup of two over-the-top icons, which is now coming to London?s West End after a sell-out UK tour....Liberace and Liza - A Tribute
Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Wednesday 24 June - Saturday 4 July 2026
Liberace & Liza Minnelli never performed together but should have! David Saffert & Jillian Snow have created a wildly successful mashup of two over-the-top icons, which is now coming to London?s West End after a sell-out UK tour. Saffert?s ...Allegra
Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Wednesday 8 July - Saturday 8 August 2026
Maureen Lipman stars as Allegra, in this moving comedy with lively musical sequences and plenty of laughter. It is also a tender and emotional story about family, love and the way even the most beautiful minds can begin to disappear. Allegr...Abigail's Party
Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Wednesday 12 August - Saturday 19 September 2026
Mike Leigh's razor-sharp portrait of social class, materialism and sexual tension in 1970s England is an unmissable modern classic. Tamzin Outhwaite, much-loved from her television roles including EastEnders, Red Cap, Hotel Babylon and ...The Cherry Orchard
Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Saturday 3 October 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Kristin Scott Thomas returns to the West End in a gripping new production of THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Anton Chekhov's poignant and piercing tragicomedy about a family on the brink of irreversible change. Olivier and Tony Award nominated Director...How to get to the Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Harold Pinter Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN
Q-Park offer a 15% discount on pre-booked places for ATG ticket holders. Click here to find your nearest car park and book your space.
Tube stop - Piccadilly Square, Leicester Square, Charing Cross are all a short walk
Bus stop - Leicester Square and Haymarket (numbers 14, 19, 24, 29, 38 or 176)
Harold Pinter Theatre has a seating capacity of 796.
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For further information on tickets, including when you will receive them, lost tickets, or refunds, please contact ATG directly online. Click here for more details.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Harold Pinter Theatre Box Office, opening hours are Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm.
To purchase same day tickets in person, you can do so up to 60 minutes prior to the performance commencing that day.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
To find the show duration for any particular show at the Harold Pinter Theatre visit here and click the 'find out more' button for the show in question.
Alternatively, you can contact Harold Pinter Theatre team directly and they will be able to advise you.
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Cold food in a plastic container and sealed drinks are sometimes permitted but you are best checking directly with the theatre in advance as policies may change. Click here to contact Harold Pinter Theatre.
Latecomers will only be admitted into the theatre at a suitable break in the performance. No refunds will be issued for late arrival.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Liberace & Liza: A Tribute
Harold Pinter Theatre
Wed 24 Jun - Sat 4 Jul 2026
Liberace and Liza - A Tribute
Harold Pinter Theatre
Wed 24 Jun - Sat 4 Jul 2026
