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St Martin's Lane, Charing Cross WC2N 4ES

Coliseu de Londres

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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Google rating

4.7 ★ (8.9k)

Venue info

O London Coliseum é um espaço teatral de Londres em destaque na British Theatre. Explore os próximos espetáculos, informações práticas sobre o local e dicas de compra de bilhetes antes da sua visita. Originalmente intitulado London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties quando foi inaugurado em 24 de dezembro de 1904, sua apresentação inaugural foi um espetáculo de variedades. A peça final de W. S. Gilbert, The Hooligan, foi apresentada em 1911 e em 8 de abril de 1931, a comédia musical White Horse Inn iniciou uma temporada de 651 apresentações. Durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, tornou-se uma cantina para os trabalhos da Air Raid Patrol, e Winston Churchill fez um discurso do palco. A partir de 1961, o teatro começou a exibir filmes. Isso durou sete anos, terminando com a chegada da Saddler’s Wells Opera Company. Em 1974, a companhia mudou seu nome para English National Opera. Finalmente, eles compraram a propriedade plena do edifício em 1992. Uma restauração extensa e detalhada começou em 2000, com o teatro finalmente reabrindo em 2004. O teatro abriga o arco de proscênio mais largo de Londres, incluindo um palco de 80 pés de largura, e foi um dos primeiros teatros a ter iluminação elétrica. Também foi construído com um palco giratório, embora este raramente fosse utilizado. Coppelia (2013)Jane Eyre (2013)The Perfect America (2013)Los Vivancos (2013)Lago dos Cisnes: Reloaded (2013)Aladdin (2013)Sem Palavras/Nunc Dimittis/Prelúdio (2013)Multiplicidade: Formas de Silêncio e Vazio (2013)Giselle, Ou Les Wilis (2013)Dom Quixote (2013)Laurencia (2013)Wozzeck (2013)Morte em Veneza (2013)Expresso da Meia-noite (2013)Medeia (2013) 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 Praça Cavendish, Newport Place, Marble Arch e Park Lane, Rua Poland, Rochester Row, Spring Gardens, Rua Whitcomb (50% de desconto para patronos da ENO). Chinatown, Trafalgar (esquema Q Park) Espaços para cadeiras de rodas e assentos de transferência disponíveis. Banheiros adaptados estão disponíveis por todo o teatro. PERFORMANCES ASSISTIDAS:Existem facilidades para pessoas com deficiência auditiva? Há um sistema infravermelho funcionando por todo o auditório. Performances com interpretação em língua de sinais disponíveis. Cães de assistência não são permitidos dentro do auditório. Staff disponível para cuidar dos cães. Por favor, entre em contato diretamente com o teatro para mais informações. Todos digam sim! O musical multi-premiado Kinky Boots volta a desfilar em Londres com a estrela de Strictly Come Dancing, Johannes Radebe, no papel da fabulosa Lola. Com uma trilha sonora da ícone pop Cyndi Lauper e vencedor de todos os principais prêmios de Melhor Musical, esta alegre celebração de amizade, individualidade e descoberta do seu eu fabuloso será apresentada no London Coliseum por uma temporada estritamente limitada. Embarque nessa cômica história de amor náutica com Gilbert & Sullivan! Mel Giedroyc junta-se à produção do ENO, indicada ao Olivier, dirigida por Cal McCrystal. Reserve os seus bilhetes para HMS Pinafore, esta ópera cômica repleta de humor pastelão, no London Coliseum. Todos a bordo para o hilário teste de relacionamento de Mozart! A aclamada produção da ENO transporta a ação para a Coney Island dos anos 1950, completa com atrações de parque de diversões e atos de circo. Reserve ingressos para 'Così fan tutte' para a encenação divertida e caprichosa de Phelim McDermott no London Coliseum. Celebrando 20 anos de balé de classe mundial! O Ballet Icons Gala retorna para seu marco de aniversário com estrelas do The Royal Ballet. Onde tudo tem um preço! Danielle de Niese lidera a nova e ousada produção da ENO do provocante clássico de Kurt Weill e Bertolt Brecht, com a icônica Alabama Song. Reserve ingressos para Ascensão e Queda da Cidade de Mahagonny para apenas 3 apresentações no London Coliseum. O espetacular show inspirado em insetos do Cirque du Soleil retorna ao Royal Albert Hall, celebrando 30 anos de Cirque em Londres! Compre ingressos para OVO e aproveite acrobacias de tirar o fôlego e uma comovente história de amor que já encantou mais de 4,5 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. Encontre bilhetes para o musical Chess no London Coliseum. Consulte o elenco, os horários e a duração em BritishTheatre.com. Viva o mundo deslumbrante do musical The Great Gatsby no London Coliseum, onde os Loucos Anos Vinte ganham vida numa história de amor, ambição e desgosto. Reserve bilhetes em BritishTheatre.com. Seja o primeiro a garantir os melhores ingressos, ofertas exclusivas e as últimas notícias do West End. Você pode cancelar a inscrição a qualquer momento. Política de privacidade

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

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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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