Duchess Theatre

Name: Duchess Theatre
Address: 3-5 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA, GB
Telephone: 0330 333 4810
Price range: From £20

LondonAges 14+

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BEST FOR

Ages 14+

ENTRY

from £20

WHERE

London

What it’s like

A West End stage for teenagers, with a farcical comedy and an unscripted one-off show that leans hard into dark themes.

This one's for teenagers rather than the family in general. The site lists a minimum age of 14, and once you see what's on you'll understand why: The Play That Goes Wrong is a slapstick comedy about a play falling apart on stage, while White Rabbit Red Rabbit is a different kind of night altogether, an unrehearsed, unscripted piece where even the actor doesn't know what they're performing until they're on stage.

Tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong start at £20, and White Rabbit Red Rabbit is £25. If you're taking a group, there's a £35 rate, and schools get an education rate of £25, which is handy if you're bringing a class rather than just your own teenager.

Worth knowing before you book: the site flags pyrotechnics, flashing lights, loud noises and gunshots, plus slapstick violence, and death and murder both get mentioned. None of that is a surprise for a 14-plus show, but it's not one to bring a younger sibling along to just because they fancy a trip to the theatre. The comedy is the safer bet if your teenager isn't keen on anything too intense; the other show is more of a gamble, in a good way if they like theatre that takes risks.

Need to know

Best for: Teenagers aged 14 and up, not younger kids

Minimum age is 14, so this isn't one for younger siblings tagging along.
White Rabbit Red Rabbit is unscripted and unrehearsed, so even the cast don't know what's coming.
Group and school rates are available if you're organising a bigger trip.

Plan your visit

What age is this suitable for?

14 and up. It is not a show for younger kids, and the content warnings back that up.

How much are tickets?

£20 for The Play That Goes Wrong, £25 for White Rabbit Red Rabbit. Group rate is £35, and schools can get the £25 education rate.

Is it scary or violent?

There are pyrotechnics, flashing lights, loud noises and gunshots, along with slapstick violence. Death and murder are both mentioned, so it's not one for sensitive teenagers without a heads up.