Shadowlands
Aldwych Theatre
£38
Venue
49 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF
The Aldwych Theatre is a West End theatre, located in Aldwych in the City of Westminster, central London. It was listed Grade II on 20 July 1971.
Photos via Google. Attributions: Aldwych Theatre, Oskar
Current attached shows
2
Google rating
4.6 ★ (8.9k)
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical (February 2015 -)
Dance Til Dawn (October 2014 - January 2015)
Wolf Hall / Bring Up The Bodies (May 2014 - September 2014)
Stephen Ward (December 3 2013 - April 2014)
Top Hat – the Musical (9 May 2012 – October 26 2013)
A Round-Heeled Woman (30 November 2011 – 14 January 2012)
Cool Hand Luke (2011)
Dirty Dancing (2006 – 2011)
Fame – The Musical (2002 – 2006)
Whistle Down the Wind (1998 – 2001)
Box office closed · opens 4pm
These are the box office (ticket desk) hours supplied by Google. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — always check your ticket for the performance start time. You can book online any time through British Theatre.
Tube
Covent Garden, Holburn, Charing Cross
Train
Charing Cross
Bus
1, 4, 11, 13, 15, 68, 98
Parking
Chinatown (Q Park Scheme)
Wheelchair accessible entrances and seating are available.
Are there adapted toilets?
Adapted toilets are located in the theatre foyer.
Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?
There is an infrared loop system working throughout most of the auditorium (The system operates in the following seating areas: Stalls Rows E – P, Dress Circle rows A – K and Grand Circle rows A – K).
Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?
Guide dogs are welcome everywhere in the theatre, and may be taken into the auditorium or looked after by theatre staff if required.
Please contact the theatre directly for further information.
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Comfortable seating in a well-kept theatre with modern facilities in the small areas theatres have for toilets. Seats comfortable and spacious enough. Performance of Shadowlands involved excellent actors with an important story about people, faith and suffering with a good script that, with the acting, brought forth emotion and relevant humour. Most enjoyable.
Even from the upper levels the seats give a clear view of the full stage and the acoustics are excellent, though legroom can feel a little tight. Front-of-house staff were very kind and the space is easy to navigate. The bars on the upper floors are fairly small with a standard range of drinks and snacks at okay prices, though little room to stand. The women’s toilets in particular are quite compact and can get a bit cramped. Visited for Shadowlands, which was an excellent production.
Seeing Shadowlands at the Aldwych Theatre was an unforgettable experience. The production is beautifully staged, with performances that feel deeply authentic and emotionally resonant from start to finish. Hugh Bonneville delivers a remarkable portrayal of C.S. Lewis, bringing warmth, intelligence, and vulnerability to the role, while Maggie Siff provides a moving and nuanced counterpart that perfectly balances the story. The play unfolds with a gentle rhythm that allows the audience to truly connect with the characters and their journey. As the narrative progresses, the emotional depth becomes incredibly powerful — at several moments the theatre was completely silent, with everyone visibly absorbed in the story. The final scenes were especially moving, incredibly emotional, and left a lasting impression long after the curtain fell. A thoughtful, beautifully acted production that explores love, loss, and faith with sensitivity and grace. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable evening in the theatre.
We went here to go watch Elf the Musical on Tuesday evening. The play was really good and the venue was also gorgeous on the inside. I must admit at that the incline of the ceiling is quite steep - we only see half the screen, but could see all actors. So, if booking seats on a tier, and towards the back, do keep this in mind.
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The current production at Aldwych Theatre is Shadowlands. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.
The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Holburn, Charing Cross.
Aldwych Theatre is located at 49 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF.
You can call Aldwych Theatre on 0345 200 7981. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.
The Aldwych Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 4:00 – 9:45 PM; Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:45 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:45 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 10:15 PM; Friday: 4:00 – 10:15 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 10:15 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 4pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.
Aldwych Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.