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Venue

St Martin's Lane, Charing Cross WC2N 4ES

Colosseo di Londra

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.

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Current attached shows

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4.7 ★ (8.9k)

Venue info

Il London Coliseum è un teatro di Londra presente su British Theatre. Scopri gli spettacoli in programma, informazioni pratiche sul teatro e consigli per l’acquisto dei biglietti prima della tua visita. Originariamente intitolato London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties quando fu aperto il 24 dicembre 1904, la sua performance inaugurale fu un varietà. L'ultimo lavoro teatrale di W. S. Gilbert; The Hooligan fu rappresentato nel 1911 e l'8 aprile 1931 la commedia musicale White Horse Inn iniziò una serie di 651 spettacoli. Durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, il teatro fu utilizzato come mensa per i lavoratori della Air Raid Patrol e Winston Churchill tenne un discorso sul palco. Dal 1961, il teatro iniziò a proiettare film. Questo durò sette anni, terminando con l'arrivo della Saddler’s Wells Opera Company. Nel 1974, la compagnia cambiò il nome in English National Opera. Acquistarono finalmente la piena proprietà dell'edificio nel 1992. Un ampio e dettagliato restauro iniziò nel 2000 con il teatro che riaprì finalmente nel 2004. Il teatro ospita l'arco di proscenio più ampio di Londra, compreso un palcoscenico largo 80 piedi, ed è stato uno dei primi teatri ad avere un'illuminazione elettrica. Fu anche costruito con un palcoscenico girevole, sebbene questo venisse usato raramente. Coppelia (2013)Jane Eyre (2013)The Perfect America (2013)Los Vivancos (2013)Il Lago dei Cigni: Reloaded (2013)Aladdin (2013)Senza Parole/Nunc Dimittis/Prelude (2013)Molteplicità: Forme del Silenzio e del Vuoto (2013)Giselle, Ou Les Wilis (2013)Don Chisciotte (2013)Laurencia (2013)Wozzeck (2013)Morte a Venezia (2013)Fuga di Mezzanotte (2013)Medea (2013) 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 Piazza Cavendish, Piazza Newport, Marble Arch e Park Lane, Via Poland, Rocchester Row, Spring Gardens, Via Whitcomb (50% di sconto per i patroni ENO). Chinatown, Trafalgar (schema Q Park) Spazi per sedie a rotelle e posti trasferibili disponibili. Bagni adattati sono disponibili in tutto il teatro. SPETTACOLI ASSISTITI:Ci sono strutture per le persone con difficoltà uditive? C'è un sistema a infrarossi che funziona in tutto l'auditorium. Disponibili spettacoli con interpretazione nella lingua dei segni. I cani per l'accesso non sono ammessi all'interno dell'auditorium. Il personale è disponibile per la custodia dei cani. Si prega di contattare direttamente il teatro per ulteriori informazioni. Tutti dicono sì! Il musical pluripremiato Kinky Boots torna a Londra con la star di Strictly Come Dancing Johannes Radebe nei panni della favolosa Lola. Con una colonna sonora della pop icon Cyndi Lauper e vincitore di tutti i principali premi per il miglior musical, questa gioiosa celebrazione dell'amicizia, dell'individualità e del trovare la tua parte più favolosa sarà in scena al London Coliseum per una stagione strettamente limitata. Salite a bordo per il divertente triangolo amoroso nautico di Gilbert & Sullivan! Mel Giedroyc si unisce alla produzione dell'ENO, nominata agli Olivier e diretta da Cal McCrystal. Prenotate i biglietti per HMS Pinafore, quest'opera comica piena di slapstick, al London Coliseum. Tutti a bordo per il divertente test di relazioni di Mozart! La rinomata produzione dell'ENO trasporta l'azione a Coney Island negli anni '50, completa di giostre e numeri circensi. Prenota i biglietti per Così fan tutte per la messa in scena spiritosa e capricciosa di Phelim McDermott al London Coliseum. Festeggiamo 20 anni di balletto di classe mondiale! Il Ballet Icons Gala ritorna per il suo importante anniversario con stelle del Royal Ballet. Dove tutto ha un prezzo! Danielle de Niese guida la nuova audace produzione dell'ENO del capolavoro provocatorio di Kurt Weill e Bertolt Brecht, che presenta la celebre Alabama Song. Prenota i biglietti per La ascesa e la caduta della città di Mahagonny per sole 3 rappresentazioni al London Coliseum. Lo spettacolare spettacolo ispirato agli insetti del Cirque du Soleil torna alla Royal Albert Hall, celebrando 30 anni di Cirque a Londra! Prenotate i biglietti per OVO per vivere acrobazie mozzafiato e una commovente storia d'amore che ha incantato oltre 4,5 milioni di persone in tutto il mondo. Trova i biglietti per il musical Chess al London Coliseum. Scopri il cast, gli orari e i dettagli dello spettacolo su BritishTheatre.com. Vivi il mondo scintillante del musical Il grande Gatsby al London Coliseum, dove gli sfavillanti Anni Venti prendono vita in una storia di amore, ambizione e cuori infranti. Prenota i biglietti su BritishTheatre.com. Sii il primo ad accedere ai migliori biglietti, alle offerte esclusive e alle ultime novità sul West End. Puoi annullare l'iscrizione in qualsiasi momento. Politica sulla privacy

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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