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Venue

Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 6AR

Théâtre Gielgud

4.7 · 4.6k Google reviews Box office closed · opens monday 4:30pm

The Gielgud Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue, at the corner of Rupert Street, in the City of Westminster, London. The house currently has 994 seats on three levels.

Photos via Google. Attributions: Jacques Poudrier, Vasiliki Menegatou, Kenny Chau, Mario Yanyov

Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.7 ★ (4.6k)

Venue info

Le Gielgud Theatre est une salle de théâtre londonienne présentée sur British Theatre. Découvrez les prochains spectacles, des informations pratiques sur le lieu et des conseils pour réserver vos billets avant votre visite. Le Théâtre Gielgud, à l'origine appelé Théâtre Hicks, a ouvert ses portes le 27 décembre 1906. Ses deux premières productions, les comédies musicales The Beauty of Bath et My Darling, ont toutes deux été écrites par Seymour Hicks, dont le théâtre portait le nom. Lorsque l'épouse de Hicks a manqué plusieurs représentations de The Dashing Little Duke (1909) en raison de maladie, il a personnellement pris le rôle. La même année, Charles Frohman est devenu le gestionnaire unique du théâtre et l'a rapidement renommé Théâtre Globe. Lady Randolph Churchill (la mère de Winston Churchill) a écrit la production de réouverture, His Borrowed Plumes. Les deux décennies suivantes ont été ponctuées de productions à succès telles que Fallen Angels en 1925, Call It a Day en 1935 (qui a connu 509 représentations), et la production de John Gielgud, The Importance of Being Earnest, en 1938 (dans laquelle Gielgud a joué et dirigé). La production suivante de Gielgud, The Lady’s Not for Burning de Christopher Fry, a connu une première réussie en 1949, et ce succès a été suivi au cours des décennies suivantes par A Man For All Seasons (1960, également sa première sur scène), There’s a Girl in My Soup (1966, avec 1 064 représentations) et Daisy Pulls it Off (1983, 1 180 représentations, le plus grand nombre de représentations du théâtre). Avec l'ouverture du Shakespeare's Globe sur la rive sud, le théâtre a été renommé Théâtre Gielgud en 1994, à la fois en hommage à la contribution de l'acteur, et pour éviter toute confusion du public concernant deux titres de lieux similaires. Une rénovation approfondie a eu lieu entre 2007-8. Blithe Spirit (2014)Strangers On A Train (2014)Private Lives, The Audience, Strangers on a Train (2013)Chariots of Fire (2012)The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Lend Me a Tenor, The Ladykillers (2011)Hair, Yes Prime Minister (2010)Enjoy, Avenue Q (2009)Saison Gilbert and Sullivan, God of Carnage, Six Characters in Search of an Author (2008)Equus, Macbeth, Nicholas Nickleby (2007)The Crucible, The Canterbury Tales, Frost/Nixon (2006)Don Carlos, Some Girls, And Then There Were None (2005)All’s Well That Ends Well, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (2004)Tell Me on a Sunday (2003) NCP rue Wardour, NCP place Newport, NCP rue Denman, NCP rue Lexington. Quartier chinois, Soho (Programme Q Park) Entrée accessible en fauteuil roulant et sièges disponibles PERFORMANCES AVEC ASSISTANCE :Y a-t-il des installations pour les malentendants ? Un système infrarouge fonctionne dans tout l'auditorium avec des casques conventionnels. Les chiens guides et/ou chiens d'assistance auditive sont-ils autorisés ? Les chiens d'assistance sont autorisés à l'intérieur de l'auditorium. Le personnel peut également s'occuper des chiens. Veuillez contacter le théâtre directement pour plus d'informations. La nouvelle production spectaculaire de Cameron Mackintosh du musical bien-aimé de Lionel Bart revient dans le West End au Gielgud Theatre, mise en scène et chorégraphiée par Matthew Bourne. Réservez vos billets pour Oliver!, le spectacle que les critiques qualifient de 'triomphal' et 'incontournable'. Soyez les premiers à accéder aux meilleurs billets, aux offres exclusives et aux dernières nouvelles du West End. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Politique de confidentialité

History

The Gielgud Theatre, originally called the Hicks Theatre, opened on 27 December 1906. It’s first two productions, the musicals The Beauty of Bath and My Darling, were both written by Seymour Hicks, who the theatre was named after. When Hick’s wife missed several performances of The Dashing Little Duke (1909) due to illness, he stepped into the role personally.

In that same year, Charles Frohman became sole manager of theatre and quickly renamed it the Globe Theatre. Lady Randolph Churchill (Winston Churchill’s mother) wrote the reopening production, His Borrowed Plumes. The next two decades were peppered with successful productions such as Fallen Angels in 1925, Call It a Day in 1935 (which ran for 509 performances), and John Gielgud’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest in 1938 (in which Gielgud both starred and directed).

Gielgud’s next production, Christopher Fry’s The Lady’s Not for Burning, has a successful premiere in 1949, and that success was followed up in the next decades with A Man For All Seasons (1960, also its stage premiere), There’s a Girl in My Soup (1966, ran for 1,064) and Daisy Pulls it Off (1983, 1,180 performance, the theatre’s longest run).

With the opening of Shakespeare’s Globe on the South Bank, the theatre was renamed the Gielgud Theatre in 1994, both in honor of the actor’s contribution, and to avoid public confusion over two similar venue titles. An extensive refurbishment took place between 2007-8.

Past performances

Blithe Spirit (2014)
Strangers On A Train (2014)
Private Lives, The Audience, Strangers on a Train (2013)
Chariots of Fire (2012)
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Lend Me a Tenor, The Ladykillers (2011)
Hair, Yes Prime Minister (2010)
Enjoy, Avenue Q (2009)
Gilbert and Sullivan Season, God of Carnage, Six Characters in Search of an Author (2008)
Equus, Macbeth, Nicholas Nickleby (2007)
The Crucible, The Canterbury Tales, Frost/Nixon (2006)
Don Carlos, Some Girls, And Then There Were None (2005)
All’s Well That Ends Well, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (2004)
Tell Me on a Sunday (2003)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens monday 4:30pm

  • Monday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:30 – 7:30 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

Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

14, 19, 38

Parking

NCP Wardour Street, NCP Newport Place, NCP Denman Street, NCP Lexington Street. Chinatown, Soho (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Gielgud Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible entrance and seats available

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available in the foyer.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with conventional headsets.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff can also dog-sit.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · 2 months ago
Fantastic. The theatre is absolutely beautiful, only small but perfect. We went to see Oliver which was incredible. The cast were absolutely amazing. What a superb production. This was our first visit to this particular theatre and it didn't disappoint. It's history is amazing and when you sit a look around, then think of all the wonderful people that have trod them boards it was an honour to sit and see the talent and dedication of the people on that stage. Going to the theatre gives an experience that nothing else gets close to. This performance will hook you for ever, so it's a must to visit.
— Elaine Upton
5.0 · 4 months ago
The Gielgud Theatre looks great from the outside and even better on the inside. Pretty much all of the seating gives an adequately good view with most of it giving a great view because of its design. The stage was larger than normal which had to be to put on such a show as Oliver. The Acoustics from the orchestra was amazing. Plenty of bars and toilets to accommodate such a wide audience.
— Terry Beer
4.0 · a month ago
I went to see Oliver and this musical was amazing! The decor was incredible and they had their own orchestra ! The actors were really good even more the children actors ! I greatly recommend seeing this play if you go to london!
— Eloïse Lsrn
5.0 · 4 months ago
Fantastic Theatre. Warm welcome into a bright and historic theatre. Had a box with private room and butler... All very reasonable too all considered, money wise. Saw Oliver! Top show.
— Andy Thorne

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Opening Night, Gielgud Theatre ✭

27 March 2024

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REVIEW: To Kill A Mockingbird, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

1 April 2022

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REVIEW: The Mirror and the Light, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭

8 October 2021

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REVIEW: Company, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

17 October 2018

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REVIEW: Imperium Parts 1 and 2, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭

2 July 2018

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Gielgud Theatre?

The current production at Gielgud Theatre is Oliver!. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Gielgud Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square.

Where is Gielgud Theatre?

Gielgud Theatre is located at Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 6AR.

How can I contact Gielgud Theatre?

You can call Gielgud Theatre on 0344 482 5151. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Gielgud Theatre?

The Gielgud Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Friday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Saturday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens monday 4:30pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Gielgud Theatre accessible?

Gielgud Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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