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Venue

St Martin's Lane, Charing Cross WC2N 4ES

런던 콜리세움

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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Google rating

4.7 ★ (8.9k)

Venue info

런던 콜리세움은 British Theatre에서 소개하는 런던의 공연장입니다. 방문 전 예정된 공연을 살펴보고, 공연장 이용 안내와 티켓 예매 팁도 함께 확인해 보세요. 본래 1904년 12월 24일에 개장했을 때 런던 콜로세움 극장(The London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties)이라는 이름을 가졌던 이곳의 개막 공연은 버라이어티 쇼였습니다. W. S. 길버트의 마지막 연극인 'The Hooligan'이 1911년에 공연되었고, 1931년 4월 8일에는 뮤지컬 코미디 'White Horse Inn'이 651회 공연을 시작했습니다. 제2차 세계 대전 동안 이곳은 에어 레이드 패트롤(Air Raid Patrol)을 위한 구내식당으로 사용되었으며, 윈스턴 처칠이 무대에서 연설을 하기도 했습니다. 1961년부터 극장은 영화를 상영하기 시작했습니다. 이 시기는 7년간 지속되었고, 사들러스 웰스 오페라 컴퍼니(Saddler's Wells Opera Company)의 도착과 함께 끝났습니다. 1974년, 이 회사는 영어로 자신의 이름을 변경한 후, 1992년에 이 건물의 자유 보유권을 구매했습니다. 2000년에 광범위하고 세부적인 복원이 시작되었고, 2004년에 극장이 다시 문을 열었습니다. 극장은 런던에서 가장 넓은 프로시니엄 아치를 자랑하며, 80피트 너비의 무대를 포함하고 있습니다. 이곳은 또한 전기 조명이 설치된 최초의 극장 중 하나였습니다. 회전 무대도 설치되었지만, 이는 드물게 사용되었습니다. 코펠리아 (2013)제인 에어 (2013)더 퍼펙트 아메리카 (2013)로스 비반코스 (2013)백조의 호수: 리로디드 (2013)알라딘 (2013)무언/눙크 디미티스/프렐류드 (2013)다양성: 침묵과 공허의 형태 (2013)지젤, 또는 레스 윌리스 (2013)돈키호테 (2013)로렌시아 (2013)보체크 (2013)베니스에서의 죽음 (2013)미드나잇 익스프레스 (2013)메데아 (2013) 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 카벤디쉬 광장, 뉴포트 플레이스, 마블 아치와 파크 레인, 폴란드 스트리트, 로체스터 로우, 스프링 가든, 휘트콤 스트리트 (ENO 후원자에게 50% 할인). 차이나타운, 트라팔가 (Q 파크 제도) 모두 'Yeah!'라고 외쳐보세요! 다수의 상을 수상한 뮤지컬 'Kinky Boots'가 Strictly Come Dancing 스타 요하네스 라데베가 멋진 롤라로 출연하여 런던으로 돌아옵니다. 팝 아이콘 신디 로퍼가 작곡한 음악과 주요 뮤지컬 상을 휩쓴 이 작품은 우정, 개성, 자신만의 매력을 찾는 즐거운 축제를 선사합니다. 이 작품은 런던 콜로세움에서 엄선된 기간 동안 공연됩니다. 길버트와 설리번의 재미난 해상 러브 트라이앵글에 올라타세요! 멜 기드로이츠가 칼 맥크리스탈이 연출한 ENO의 올리비에상 후보작에 합류합니다. 런던 콜로세움에서 열리는 슬랩스틱 코미디 오페라, HMS 피나포어 티켓을 예매하세요. 모차르트의 유쾌한 관계 테스트를 위해 모두 탑승하세요! ENO의 찬사를 받은 이번 프로덕션은 1950년대 코니 아일랜드로 무대를 옮겨 놀이기구와 서커스 공연을 완벽하게 재현합니다. Phelim McDermott의 재치 있고 기발한 연출로 런던 콜로세움에서 상연되는 Così fan tutte 티켓을 예약하세요. 세계적인 수준의 발레를 20주년 기념합니다! 로열 발레 스타들이 참여하는 발레 아이콘 갈라가 이번 특별한 기념일을 맞아 다시 돌아옵니다. 모든 것에는 가격이 있다! 다니엘 드 니즈가 이끄는 ENO의 과감한 새로운 프로덕션, 커트 바일과 베르톨트 브레히트의 도발적인 걸작에 아이코닉한 '알라바마 송'이 함께합니다. 런던 콜로세움에서 단 3회 공연되는 '마하고니 시의 흥망성쇠' 티켓을 지금 예매하세요. 서크 뒤 솔레이유의 화려한 곤충 테마 쇼가 런던 로열 알버트 홀로 돌아옵니다! 런던에서의 30년을 기념하며 열리는 이번 공연에서는 숨막히는 아크로바틱과 450만 명 이상의 사람들을 사로잡은 감동적인 사랑 이야기가 펼쳐집니다. OVO 티켓을 예매하세요! 런던 콜리세움에서 뮤지컬 ‘체스(Chess)’ 티켓을 찾아보세요. 출연진, 공연 시간 및 러닝타임 등 자세한 정보는 BritishTheatre.com에서 확인하실 수 있습니다. 런던 콜리세움에서 뮤지컬 〈위대한 개츠비〉의 눈부신 세계를 만나보세요. ‘광란의 20년대’가 사랑과 야망, 그리고 가슴 아픈 이별의 이야기로 생생하게 펼쳐집니다. BritishTheatre.com에서 티켓을 예매하세요.

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.

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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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