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    Harold Pinter Theatre

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    Opened in 1881 and previously named the Comedy Theatre, the Harold Pinter was renamed to honour playwright Harold Pinter when he passed. Originally housing operattas and small comedies, the Harold Pinter was pivotal in overturning theatre censorship, staging productions such as ‘Arthur Miller’s A View from a Bridge’. Throughout the 90’s the theatre became home to a large number of Harold Pinter productions and was renamed after the playwright when ATG purchased the theatre in 2011. A range of stars have appeared at the Harold Pinter including Keira Knightley, Joanna Lumley and Damien Lewis. In 2014, the Olivier Award Winning Musical ‘Sunny Afternoon’ transferred to the theatre and remained in residence for 2 years. Following the musical’s departure Mark Rylance’s Broadway Play ‘Nice Fish’ arrived in 2016 and will be followed by Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill in ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.’

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    Overall rating

    2.75

    (2 reviews)

    Overall rating breakdown

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    Access (avg.)

    2.75

    Parking (avg.)

    1.5

    Toilets (avg.)

    1.75

    Staff (avg.)

    2.75

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    americananneinlondon

    May 2026

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    3

    Overall, not great for disabled people, but better than it used to be.

    This theatre is not new, and you can tell. But it's gotten better than previous reviews. It has a small disabled loo now. It does have wheelchair provision, but it's not great. The staff mean well but fall short in communication. Order to seat is a fantastic service. I'd only attend this theatre for shows I really, really wanted to see (like I've done for Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet). If you can, avoid sitting in Row F Dress circle in the middle. It's jammed into an alcove and not comfortable. Allow extra time for loading in if on wheels.
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    wheelchairworld

    Sept 2015

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    2.5

    Old Theatre and they have done their best

    Not for the fainthearted because it is very easy to come off the end of this seating area!

    Disabled Access Information Provided by Harold Pinter Theatre

    Disabled Access at Harold Pinter Theatre

    The Harold Pinter Theatre has access for up to 4 wheelchairs in row E of the Dress Circle and the foyer and the dress circle are accessible via a ramp from street level. The HPT has recently installed an Access Toilet in the Foyer area of the theatre, has Seinnheiser's state-of-the-art mobile device system installed in the venue and assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the theatre. The HPT also runs captioned performances, audio described performances and signed performances. Our Box Office and foyer are situated at street level. The Stalls seating is accessible down a flight of 23 steps. Our Dress Circle seating has the easier access, being on foyer level and can provide up to 4 wheelchair spaces per performance. Seats in front of these spaces can be moved forward to accommodate longer chairs and small scooters - please provide measurements of chairs and scooters at time of booking to enable Box Office Staff to advise you correctly.

    Toilets features at Harold Pinter Theatre

    Ladies and Gents toilets are located down 23 steps from the foyer to Stalls level, up 23 steps from foyer to Royal Circle and up 49 steps from foyer to Balcony level. Our Royal Retiring Room toilet is located 6 steps down from foyer level for patrons who are able to manage some steps. There is one handrail. Alternatively the Access Toilet is located in the Foyer which can be accessed from street level via a ramp.
    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible formats at Harold Pinter Theatre

    Large print

    Information is available in large print format.

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    Braille

    Information is available in Braille format.

    Audio Formats
    Sign Language

    BSL interpretation is available.

    Accessible services at Harold Pinter Theatre

    Audio Description

    Audio description is available to describe visual information.

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at Harold Pinter Theatre

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

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    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: haroldpintermanagement@theambassadors.com

    Contact

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    Location

    Panton Street, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4DN

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