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51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA

Sondheim Theatre

4.7 · 10.1k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 12pm

The Sondheim Theatre (formerly the Queen's Theatre) is a West End theatre located in Shaftesbury Avenue on the corner of Wardour Street in the City of Westminster, London. It opened as the Queen's Theatre on 8 October 1907, as a twin to the neighbouring Hicks Theatre (now the Gielgud Theatre) which had opened ten months earlier.

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Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.7 ★ (10.1k)

Venue info

Sondheim Theatre är en välkänd teater i London som du kan läsa mer om på British Theatre. Här hittar du kommande föreställningar, praktisk information om teatern och tips för din biljettbokning inför ditt nästa besök. Sondheim Theatre (tidigare Queen’s Theatre) slog upp portarna den 8 oktober 1907. Dess första pjäs, komedin Sugar Bowl, lades ner efter bara 36 föreställningar och även de efterföljande uppsättningarna blev kortlivade. År 1909 bytte teatern ägare och 1914 kom äntligen den första stora succén med Potash and Perlmutter. Under 1920-talet rörde man upp känslor med kontroversiella produktioner som The Fanatics och The Trial of Mary Dugan (där teatern byggdes om för att likna en rättssal), och man fick även bevittna John Mills West End-debut i Hamlet. Teatern fortsatte att leverera framgångsrika föreställningar (bland annat en spelsäsong presenterad av John Gielgud 1937) fram till 1940, då byggnaden träffades direkt under en tysk bombräd. Foajéområdena totalförstördes och teatern förblev stängd i 20 år under den påföljande restaureringen. Under 1960- och 1970-talen avlöste de minnesvärda produktionerna varandra, däribland A Suite of Three Keys (Noel Cowards sista scenframträdande), den europeiska premiären av Omaka par, The Card, The Old Country och The Dresser. År 1982 flyttade Another Country hit, en pjäs som under sin speltid gästades av stjärnor som Kenneth Branagh, Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth och Rupert Everett. Sedan 2004 har teatern varit hemvist åt Les Misérables efter att musikalen flyttat hit från Palace Theatre efter 18 år där. Under 2019 flyttade Les Misérables tillfälligt några dörrar bort till Gielgud Theatre i en stjärnspäckad konsertversion medan omfattande renoveringar genomfördes. Samtidigt meddelade ägarna, Delfont Mackintosh, att teatern skulle döpas om till Sondheim Theatre för att hylla den legendariske Broadway-kompositören Stephen Sondheim. I december 2019 öppnade en helt ny uppsättning av Les Misérables som ersatte Trevor Nunns och John Cairds prisbelönta originalproduktion från RSC. Les Misérables (12 april 2004 – idag)The Tamer Tamed (22 januari 2004 – 6 mars 2004)The Taming of the Shrew (15 januari 2004 – 6 mars 2004)Cyberjam (23 september 2003 – 3 januari 2004)The Rocky Horror Show (23 juni 2003 – 5 juli 2003)Contact (23 oktober 2002 – 10 maj 2003)Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness (18 juni 2002 – 31 augusti 2002)Mysteries (26 februari 2002 – 18 maj 2002)The Hobbit (28 november 2001 – 9 februari 2002) Teaterdistriktet kring Charing Cross och Embankment Parkeringsmöjligheter finns via NCP på Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street och Lexington Street. Du kan även använda MasterPark på Poland Street samt Chinatown (där Q-Parks parkeringssystem även gäller). Platser för rullstolar och möjligheter till förflyttning finns tillgängliga. En tillgänglighetsanpassad toalett finns i foajén. TILLGÄNGLIGHETSANPASSADE FÖRESTÄLLNINGAR:Finns det hjälpmedel för hörselnedsättning? Det finns ett infrarött system som täcker hela salongen. Teckenspråkstolkade och textade föreställningar erbjuds. Assistanshundar är välkomna in i salongen. Personal kan även se efter hunden under föreställningen. Vänligen kontakta teatern direkt för ytterligare information. Världens mest långlivade musikal fortsätter att beröra på djupet på Sondheim Theatre. Cameron Mackintoshs legendariska uppsättning av Les Misérables rymmer Victor Hugos episka berättelse om kärlek, uppoffring och försoning, fylld av odödliga klassiker som ”I Dreamed a Dream”, ”On My Own” och ”One Day More”. Var först med de bästa biljetterna, exklusiva erbjudanden och de senaste nyheterna från West End. Du kan nu00e4r som helst avsluta din prenumeration. Integritetspolicy

History

The Sondheim Theatre (formerly The Queen’s Theatre) opened on 8 October 1907. Its inaugural play, a comedy entitled Sugar Bowl, closed after 36 performances and follow-up shows faired equally poorly. The theatre changed hands in 1909 and finally had a big hit in 1914 with Potash and Perlmutter. The 1920s brought controversial productions of The Fanatics and The Trial of Mary Dugan (where the theatre was altered to look like a courthouse), as well as John Mills’ West End debut playing Hamlet.

The theatre continued to put on successful productions (including a season of plays presented by John Gielgud in 1937) until it received a direct hit during a German bombing raid in 1940. The lobby areas were completely destroyed, and the theatre remained closed until its restoration 20 years later.

The 1960s and 1970s brought many memorable productions, including A Suite of Three Keys (Noel Coward’s final stage appearance), the first European production of The Odd Couple, The Card, The Old Country and The Dresser. 1982 brought the transfer of Another Country, which featured a cast that included (at various points in its run) Kenneth Branagh, Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, and Rupert Everett.

The theatre has hosted Les Miserable since 2004, after it transferred from the Palace Theatre following an 18-year run. In 2019, Les Miserables moved a few doors down to the Gielgud Theatre in an all-star concert version so that renovations on the theatre could be carried out. At that time it was announced by Delfont Mackintosh (the theatre's owners) that the theatre would be re-named the Sondheim Theatre in honour of legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim).

An all-new production of Les Miserables opened in December 2019 replacing Trevor Nunn and John Caird's award-winning original RSC production.

Past performances

Les Misérables (12 April 2004 - Present)

The Tamer Tamed (22 January 2004 - 6 March 2004)

The Taming of the Shrew (15 January 2004 - 6 March 2004)

Cyberjam (23 September 2003 - 3 January 2004)

The Rocky Horror Show (23 June 2003 - 5 July 2003)

Contact (23 October 2002 - 10 May 2003)

Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness (18 June 2002 - 31 August 2002)

Mysteries (26 February 2002 - 18 May 2002)

The Hobbit (28 November 2001 - 9 February 2002)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 12pm

  • Monday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 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

Charing Cross, Embankment

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

14, 19, 38

Parking

NCP Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street, Lexington Street. MasterPark Poland Street, Chinatown (also Q Park scheme).

Seating plan

Sondheim Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces and transfers 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. Sign interpreted and captioned performances available.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
Les Misérables is one of the best musical i've ever seen ! The decor were simply amazing, the same for their special effects ! The costums were also amazing but the performance of the actors were simply incredible! They were really good, i was amazed by this play ! It is a mist see if you like musical or theatre or even if you're just here for visiting london!
— Eloïse Lsrn
5.0 · a month ago
Absolutely amazing experience. I went with my fiancé to watch Les Mis since this is his favourite musical. We both enjoyed it so much the performance was brilliant. There’s a bar you can go to if you arrive early where you can purchase a selection of drinks. Staff are all very welcoming and friendly. There was a 15 minute break in between the musical performance where you could stretch your legs, buy more booze, or purchase some ice cream! We bought the honey ice cream and it tasted amazing. Reasonably priced too. We chose the dress circle centre seats in the third row (row C). Would recommend these seats. Had a perfect view of the actors and was close enough to see their emotions. Would definitely go again.
— michelle t
5.0 · a month ago
What a super show. We were on the second row and when we stood up could see right down into the orchestra pit. The scenery was great and it was so slick. All the singing was amazing and so clear. One of the best shows we have ever seen.
— Clive Prescott
5.0 · 3 months ago
Have seen Les Misérables far over 30 times in 4 different countries. This current London production is by far one of the most advanced and best designed versions. The west end cast is of exceptional high quality. Highly recommend to see this newer version if you only knew the older ones with the revolving stage. It has the look and feel of an oil painting. Remarkable light design. Very touching peak moments.
— D S

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Sondheim Theatre?

The current production at Sondheim Theatre is Les Miserables. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Sondheim Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross, Embankment.

Where is Sondheim Theatre?

Sondheim Theatre is located at 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA.

How can I contact Sondheim Theatre?

You can call Sondheim 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 Sondheim Theatre?

The Sondheim Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 7:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 12pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Sondheim Theatre accessible?

Sondheim Theatre 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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