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SCENE FROM "KING JOHN" AT DRURY-LANE THEATRE This revival of one of Shakspeare's [ sic ] noblest historical plays has continued, since the first week of November, to attract very good audiences to Drury-lane--Mr. Phelps still maintaining th
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One of the oldest theatre sites. Without a ticket, the front is enough — then back to the piazza. Next is Royal Opera House — do not also stack the National Theatre the same day.
Analysis
Split the exterior of Theatre Royal Drury Lane from the interior. Facade by day; show nights follow the ticket. Security queues start outside the door; wear flats. On a day the exterior is free, do not buy the interior just for a photo. Leave via Covent Garden.
Best time
Before curtain
How to go
About 4 min from Covent Garden
Transit
At Covent Garden for Theatre Royal Drury Lane, match the street name before you walk. With luggage, do not change at a deep-stair station. Keep one train before the last one back to the hotel.
Season window
Guard changes, ceremonies and public holidays close roads around Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Summer noon glare is harsh; winter dusk is early — take the exterior in the morning.
Tips
- · Tickets: Exterior free; shows are ticketed. Plan about 20 minutes.
- · The entrance is on Catherine Street, not the stage door
- · Large liquids fail security at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Coach parties take the pavement; walk in from the side street.
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or one Tube ride to the next stop. Do not rebound.
Royal Opera House
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Royal Opera House — do not also stack the Tower or the South Ken three the same day.
Somerset House
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Somerset House — do not also stack the Tower or the South Ken three the same day.
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