ABOUT THE THEATRE
Just because the Duchess is one of the smallest and youngest of the West End theatres don’t be fooled into thinking it doesn’t have a history of big shows and big stars.
The Duchess opened its doors on the 25th of November 1929 with a production called Tunnel Trench, which was a play that featured Emlyn Williams in the cast.
The incredible interior has remained intact since 1934 and was designed by Mary Wyndham Lewis, the wife of J B Priestley.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
There are several transport links to the Duchess, so getting there should be relatively easy for most visitors.
By Tube
The nearest tube station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), approx. 300m away, or there’s Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo lines), Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines), or Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines), approx. 600m away.
By Rail
Charing Cross Railway Station is just a 10-minute walk away.
Bus
RV1, X68, 1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 188, 243 all serve Aldwych, and 4, 9, 15, 26, 76, 176, 341 will all take you to the Strand.
By Bike
Nearby Santander bike hire docking stations can be found a minute away on Wellington Street, or a few minutes’ walk on Tavistock Street or Kingsway Southbound.
