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Venue

St Martin's Lane, Charing Cross WC2N 4ES

London Coliseum

4.7 · 8.9k Google reviews Box office closed · opens monday 10am

The London Coliseum (also known as the Coliseum Theatre) is a theatre in St Martin's Lane, Westminster, built as one of London's largest and most luxurious family variety theatres. Opened on 24 December 1904 as the London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties, it was designed by the architect Frank Matcham for the impresario Oswald Stoll.

Photos via Google. Attributions: Ziggy Stardust, Tim Husain, Joyce Taylor, Miss Cazzy Bee

Current attached shows

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4.7 ★ (8.9k)

Venue info

London Coliseum er et spillested i London, som er omtalt på British Theatre. Udforsk kommende forestillinger, praktisk vejledning om teatret og gode råd til billetbestilling før dit besøg. London Coliseum åbnede dørene for første gang juleaften 1904 under navnet 'the London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties' med et omfattende varietéprogram på plakaten. Teatret har lagt scene til mange historiske øjeblikke; i 1911 blev W. S. Gilberts sidste stykke, 'The Hooligan', opført her, og i 1931 fik den musikalske komedie 'Sommer i Tyrol' premiere og spillede hele 651 gange. Under anden verdenskrig fungerede bygningen som kantine for det britiske luftværn, og selveste Winston Churchill har holdt tale fra scenen. Fra 1961 og syv år frem fungerede teatret som biograf, indtil Sadler’s Wells Opera Company rykkede ind. I 1974 skiftede kompagniet navn til English National Opera, og i 1992 opkøbte de endegyldigt bygningen. Efter en omfattende og detaljeret restaurering, der begyndte ved årtusindskiftet, genåbnede det smukke teater i 2004. London Coliseum kan prale af Londons bredeste proscenium-sceneåbning med en scene på hele 24 meter i bredden. Teatret var desuden et af de første til at få installeret elektrisk belysning og blev oprindeligt bygget med en drejescene, selvom denne dog sjældent har været i brug. Coppelia (2013)Jane Eyre (2013)The Perfect American (2013)Los Vivancos (2013)Svanesøen: Reloaded (2013)Aladdin (2013)Without Words/Nunc Dimittis/Præludium (2013)Multiplicity: Forms of Silence and Emptiness (2013)Giselle (2013)Don Quixote (2013)Laurencia (2013)Wozzeck (2013)Døden i Venedig (2013)Midnight Express (2013)Medea (2013) 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 Cavendish Square, Newport Place, Marble Arch og Park Lane, Poland Street, Rochester Row, Spring Gardens, Whitcomb Street (50 % rabat til ENO-støttemedlemmer). Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q-Park ordningen) Der er pladser til kørestolsbrugere samt sæder beregnet til overflytning til rådighed. Der findes handicaptoiletter fordelt over hele teatret. FORESTILLINGER MED ASSISTANCE:Er der faciliteter til rådighed for hørehæmmede? Der er installeret et infrarødt system i hele salen. Der tilbydes desuden tegnsprogstolkede forestillinger. Servicehunde må ikke medbringes i selve teatersalen. Personalet står til rådighed for at passe hunden under forestillingen. Kontakt venligst teatret direkte for yderligere information. Everybody say yeah! Den prisbelønnede musical Kinky Boots indtager igen London, og denne gang er det med den karismatiske Strictly Come Dancing-stjerne Johannes Radebe i rollen som den fabelagtige Lola. Med musik af pop-ikonet Cyndi Lauper og et hav af priser som 'Bedste Musical' bag sig, er forestillingen en livsbekræftende fejring af venskab, individualitet og det at finde sin indre 'fabulousness'. Gå ikke glip af den begrænsede spilleperiode på London Coliseum. Alle mand på dækket til Gilbert & Sullivans hylende morsomme nautiske trekantsdrama! Oplev Mel Giedroyc i den Olivier-nominerede opsætning fra English National Opera, iscenesat af Cal McCrystal. Bestil dine billetter til HMS Pinafore på London Coliseum – en komisk opera spækket med slapstick-humor og britisk charme. Kom med på en forrygende rejse med Mozarts morsomme parforholdstest! ENO’s anmelderroste opsætning flytter handlingen til 1950'ernes Coney Island med både karruseller og gøglere. Bestil billetter til Così fan tutte på London Coliseum og oplev Phelim McDermotts finurlige og vidunderlige opsætning. Vi fejrer 20 år med ballet i verdensklasse! Ballet Icons Gala vender tilbage til sit store jubilæum med stjerner fra The Royal Ballet på programmet. Her har alt sin pris! Danielle de Niese står i spidsen for ENO’s dristige nye opsætning af Kurt Weill og Bertolt Brechts provokerende mesterværk, der indeholder den ikoniske Alabama Song. Bestil billetter til Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny – spiller kun 3 forestillinger på London Coliseum. Cirque du Soleils spektakulære insekt-inspirerede show vender tilbage til Royal Albert Hall for at fejre 30-året for Cirque i London! Bestil billetter til OVO nu og oplev de mest åndeløse akrobatnumre og en hjertevarm kærlighedshistorie, som allerede har fortryllet over 4,5 millioner mennesker verden over. Find billetter til musicalen Chess på London Coliseum. Se cast, spilletider og yderligere detaljer på BritishTheatre.com. Oplev den forrygende musicaludgave af The Great Gatsby på London Coliseum, hvor de brølende tyvere vækkes til live i en fortælling om kærlighed, ambitioner og knuste hjerter. Bestil dine billetter på BritishTheatre.com. Vær den første til at få fat på de bedste billetter, eksklusive tilbud og de seneste nyheder fra West End. Du kan til enhver tid afmelde dig. Privatlivspolitik

History

Originally titled the London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties when it opened on 24 December 1904, its inaugural performance was a variety bill. W. S. Gilbert’s final play; The Hooligan was performed in 1911 and on 8 April 1931, the musical comedy White Horse Inn began a run of 651 performances. During the Second World War, it was a canteen for works of the Air Raid Patrol, and Winston Churchill gave a speech from the stage.

From 1961, the theatre began showing movies. This would last seven years, ending with the arrival of the Saddler’s Wells Opera Company. In 1974, the company changed their name to the English National Opera. They would finally purchase the freehold of the building in 1992. An extensive and detailed restoration began in 2000 with the theatre finally re-opening in 2004.

The Theatre houses the widest proscenium arch in London, including an 80-foot wide stage, and one was of the first theatre to have electric lighting. It was also constructed with a revolving stage, though this was rarely used.

Past performances

Coppelia (2013)
Jane Eyre (2013)
The Perfect America (2013)
Los Vivancos (2013)
Swan Lake: Reloaded (2013)
Aladdin (2013)
Without Words/Nunc Dimittis/Prelude (2013)
Multiplicity: Forms of Silence and Emptiness (2013)
Giselle, Ou Les Wilis (2013)
Don Quixtoe (2013)
Laurencia (2013)
Wozzeck (2013)
Death in Venice (2013)
Midnight Express (2013)
Medea (2013)

Box office hours

Box office closed · opens monday 10am

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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.

Transport

Tube

Charing Cross, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

Parking

Cavendish Square, Newport Place, Marble Arch and Park Lane, Poland Street, Rochester Row, Spring Gardens, Whitcomb Street (50% discount for ENO Patrons). Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park scheme)

Seating plan

London Coliseum seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces and transfer seats available.

Are there adapted toilets?

Adapted toilets are available throughout the theatre.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium. Sign language-interpreted performances available.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are not allowed inside the auditorium. Staff available to dog-sit.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ London Coliseum – The Nutcracker (New Year Performance) 🎄🩰✨ Simply the best ballet we have ever seen. Watching The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum on New Year’s Eve was pure magic. 💫 From the very first scene, the orchestra, the costumes, and the stage design transported us into another world. The dancers were elegant, powerful, and precise – every movement felt effortless and full of emotion. 🎶💃 The Christmas atmosphere combined with the excitement of New Year’s Eve made it even more special. The Snow Scene and the Land of Sweets were absolutely breathtaking. ❄️🍭✨ The Coliseum itself is a beautiful theatre – grand, historic, and perfectly organised. Everything ran smoothly, and the energy in the audience was electric. A magical evening, unforgettable for our family. A true celebration of art, music, and the start of a new year. 🌟 #LondonColiseum #TheNutcracker #BalletMagic #NewYearsEve #FamilyMemories
— Ivan Jovic
5.0 · 2 months ago
My husband and I went to see the Akram Khan’s Giselle, a highly acclaimed contemporary ballet performance in London Coliseum which was its last stage show. The theatre is only a few minutes walk away from Leicester Square station. We booked our tickets in advance as the show sells out quickly. The ballet is choreographed by British dancer Akram Khan and performed by the English National Ballet. It’s a bold, contemporary re-imagining of the classic 19th-century ballet Giselle, reshaping the story of love, betrayal, death, and forgiveness for today’s world. We were mesmerised by the beautiful performance and music. Instead of villagers and nobles, Khan’s version focuses on migrant workers and exploitative landlords in a harsh industrial setting, with powerful themes about inequality, marginalisation and compassion. The movement blends classical ballet, contemporary dance, and elements of kathak (a North Indian dance form), creating a unique and visceral physical style. The design and atmosphere are striking: stark industrial sets, haunting lighting, and a new score adapted from the original make it feel more like a dramatic dance-theatre experience than a traditional ballet. We enjoyed every minute. It is worth watching if you like Contemporary dance or modern takes on classics, Ballet with strong dramatic storytelling, Theatre with social themes and emotional depth and Visually striking, intense performances. It’s a piece that’s moved audiences emotionally and critically and stands as one of the most talked-about dance productions of recent years.
— Helen
5.0 · 3 months ago
A Dream amongst dreams, architecturely and historically its incredible. Its like walking through narnias wardrobe. We visited to watch Nutcracker and fortunate enough to have middle front row seats. It was perfect to see everything close up and next to the orchestra to hear the splendour of music. I welcome anyone to go and visit here especially for Nutcracker but any performances will be magical. Also a big thankyou to the hard working staff who make this experience more special.
— Graham
5.0 · 3 months ago
Saw the nutcracker here and the performance was spectacular. Touches of whimsy and humor made it original but still classical. The venue is beautiful. Cocktail menu to match the theme was fun, with sugar plum and cinnamon brandy drinks, etc. A really nice evening out.
— Melissa M.

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Spirited Away, London Coliseum ✭✭✭✭

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REVIEW: On Your Feet, London Coliseum ✭✭✭

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REVIEW: Man Of La Mancha, London Coliseum ✭✭

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at London Coliseum?

The current production at London Coliseum is Kinky Boots. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to London Coliseum?

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross, Leicester Square.

Where is London Coliseum?

London Coliseum is located at St Martin's Lane, Charing Cross WC2N 4ES.

How can I contact London Coliseum?

You can call London Coliseum on 020 7845 9300. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at London Coliseum?

The London Coliseum box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens monday 10am. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is London Coliseum accessible?

London Coliseum offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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