Originally built to serve as a concert hall in London, the Criterion opened its doors in 1873 with comedic operas written by leading figures including Gilbert and Sullivan. The theatre occupies a triangular site on Seven Dials. One of five West End theatres to open in 1930, the Cambridge Theatre was restored in 1987 to build upon the ornate designs inside the venue. At first, it was a members-only club, meaning shows would only be performed to those who had been granted access. Arts TheatreĪt a capacity of 350 seats, the Arts Theatre holds the title as the smallest West End playhouse. It has been home to grand productions including an 18 year run of Starlight Express, where the theatre was renovated to incorporate a skating rink. With 2384 seats, the Apollo Victoria is one of the largest theatres in the West End. In 2013, the ceiling collapsed during a performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Opening its doors in 1901, the Apollo Theatre is one of six theatres on Shaftesbury Avenue. Notably, Stomp was at the Ambassadors for 10 years. With just 444 seats, the Ambassadors is one of the smallest theatres in the West End, housing intimate productions allowing the audience to get closer to the action. Notable moments in the theatre’s history include a 21-year residency of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Aldwych Theatreīuilt in 1905 on Aldwych, it was designed in an Edwardian style to reflect the time it was built in. The ‘Royal’ title was dropped in 1940, but audiences regularly flock to the Strand venue, often catching the latest musical. Originally named the Sans Pareil Theatre, the venue has since been demolished and rebuilt twice in 1867 and later in 1930, when it was called the Royal Adelphi Theatre. But there’s also lots of off-West End venues, with plenty of hidden gems to discover too.Ĭheck out all the London West End and Off-West End theatres. We’ve listed the 39 London theatres that make up what’s considered to be the West End. So, imagine you’re on a whistlestop tour of the West End courtesy of our guide, as we take you through the A - Z of all things London theatre. It can be pretty challenging to walk past all the West End theatres in one day.
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