Vaudeville Theatre

The Strand, London, WC2R 0NH

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What The Butler Saw

Welcome to the madhouse, as Joe Orton's legendary 1967 comedy opens at the Vaudeville Theatre this spring. Starring Omid Djalili, What the Butler Saw is an insanely funny, full-throttle tour de farce. Hysterical one liners and outrageous twists collide, as the characters lose the plot, their wits, and their clothes. When psychoanalyst Dr Prentice instructs his new secretary to undress, little does he expect to be interrupted by his wife, her blackmailing lover, a meddling government inspector and an inquisitive policeman. But hiding a naked woman is the least of his worries, as libidos run riot, identities are swapped and social decorum is buried. Madness and mayhem mock morality, and laughter reigns supreme. What the Butler Saw is the last and arguably the finest work of one of this nation's most celebrated playwrights. A gloriously witty and shockingly hilarious comedy, you'd be mad to miss it! more

Directions

Take the Northern or Bakerloo Line to Charing Cross station. The theatre is 10 minutes walk.

Tube

Charing Cross/Covent Garden/Embankment are the closest London underground stations to The Vaudeville.

Train

London Charing Cross is the closest National Rail station to The Vaudeville. London Victoria and Waterloo are also only a short journey by bus, tube or taxi.

Bus

Bus Routes: 1, 4 , 6, 9, 11, 13 , 15, 68, 76, 171, 176, 188.

Parking

NCP at Upper St Martins Lane, Masterpark at Trafalgar Square

History

The original theatre on this site was designed by C J Phipps and opened on 16th April, 1870. The theatre was subsequently reconstructed, to designs once again by C J Phipps, and reopened on 13th January, 1891. This theatre added the still existing four-storey high frontage in Portland stone. The theatre then closed on 7th November, 1925 when the interior was completely reconstructed to designs by Robert Atkins - the auditorium was changed from a horseshoe shape to the current rectangle shape - reopening on 23rd February, 1926.

Food and Drink

There are 3 bars at The Vaudeville. Also available is ice-cream and confectionery.

Accessibility

Staff will dog-sit Guide Dogs. Half price tickets are available for disabled theatregoer and one companion from Monday – Thursday. Accessible to a wheelchair user able to walk short distances and up a few steps.