ABOUT THE THEATRE

The Fortune Theatre is situated on Russell Street, near Covent Garden and is responsible for more screaming than your average rollercoaster, as it has played host to one of the scariest plays ever to grace the London stage. The theatre has been the home of The Woman in Black . since 1989

Plenty of stars including Dame Judi Dench, Dirk Bogarde and Maureen Lipman have trodden the boards at the Fortune Theatre, which opened in 1924.

The Woman in Black is among the longest running West End shows, and it’s not surprising why, given how effective this simple ghost story is. With only a handful of props and a cast limited to just a few actors, this chilling tale does an incredible job of drawing the audience in and scaring the life out of them.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Fortune Theatre is tucked away behind Drury Lane, meaning it’s not as easy to find as some of the other theatres in this location, but getting there should still be fairly easy for most visitors.

By Tube

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), which is approx. 300 meters away, or there’s Holborn (Piccadilly and Central lines), which is approx. 500 meters away.

By Rail

Charing Cross Railway Station is approx. 800 meters away.

By Bus

A range of buses stop close to the Fortune Theatre. Choose from the RV1 X68, 1, 6, 11, 13, 15, 23, 24, 26, 29, 34, 59, 68, 76, 87, 91,139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188 or 243.

By Bike

Santander bike hire docking stations can be found close by the theatre and Covent Garden Station.