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Venue

St Martin's Lane, Charing Cross WC2N 4ES

Londra Coliseum

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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Venue info

British Theatre'da yer alan Londra'nın simge mekanlarından London Coliseum'ı keşfedin. Ziyaretinizden önce sahnelenecek oyunlara göz atabilir, mekan hakkında pratik bilgilere ulaşabilir ve bilet rezervasyonuna dair ipuçlarını inceleyebilirsiniz. 24 Aralık 1904'te kapılarını açtığında asıl adı London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties olan mekan, açılışını görkemli bir varyete programıyla gerçekleştirdi. W. S. Gilbert’ın son oyunu olan The Hooligan 1911'de burada sahnelendi; 8 Nisan 1931'de ise White Horse Inn adlı müzikal komedi 651 perdelik uzun soluklu yolculuğuna başladı. İkinci Dünya Savaşı sırasında Hava Baskınları Devriyesi (ARP) çalışanları için bir kantine dönüşen tiyatro, aynı zamanda Winston Churchill’in sahneden halka seslendiği tarihi bir ana tanıklık etti. 1961 yılından itibaren yedi yıl boyunca sinema salonu olarak hizmet veren bina, bu dönemi Saddler’s Wells Opera Topluluğu’nun gelişiyle noktaladı. 1974'te adını English National Opera (İngiliz Ulusal Operası) olarak değiştiren topluluk, 1992 yılında binanın mülkiyetini tamamen devraldı. 2000 yılında başlayan kapsamlı ve titiz restorasyon sürecinin ardından tiyatro, 2004 yılında tüm ihtişamıyla yeniden kapılarını açtı. Londra'nın en geniş sahne ağzına (proscenium arch) ve yaklaşık 24 metre genişliğinde bir sahneye ev sahipliği yapan Coliseum, şehirde elektrikli aydınlatmanın kullanıldığı ilk tiyatrolardan biriydi. Ayrıca inşa edildiği dönemde döner sahne mekanizmasına sahip olsa da bu özellik nadiren kullanılmıştır. Coppelia (2013)Jane Eyre (2013)The Perfect American (2013)Los Vivancos (2013)Swan Lake: Reloaded (2013)Aladdin (2013)Without Words/Nunc Dimittis/Prelude (2013)Multiplicity: Forms of Silence and Emptiness (2013)Giselle (2013)Don Quixote (2013)Laurencia (2013)Wozzeck (2013)Venedik'te Ölüm (2013)Geceyarısı Ekspresi (2013)Medea (2013) 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159 ve 176 Cavendish Square, Newport Place, Marble Arch ve Park Lane, Poland Street, Rochester Row, Spring Gardens, Whitcomb Street (ENO Hamileri için %50 indirimli). Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park sistemi) Tekerlekli sandalye alanları ve transfer koltukları mevcuttur. Tiyatronun genelinde erişilebilir engelli tuvaletleri mevcuttur. DESTEKLİ PERFORMANSLAR:İşitme güçlüğü çekenler için imkanlar var mı? Salonda kızılötesi (infrared) destek sistemi bulunmaktadır. İşaret dili tercümeli performanslar mevcuttur. Rehber köpeklere ve/veya işitme köpeklerine izin veriliyor mu? Erişim desteği sağlayan köpeklerin salon içine girmesine izin verilmemektedir. Personelimiz köpek bakım desteği sunabilmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi için lütfen doğrudan tiyatro ile iletişime geçiniz. Herkes “yeah!” desin! Çok ödüllü müzikal Kinky Boots, Strictly Come Dancing yıldızı Johannes Radebe’nin muhteşem Lola rolüyle Londra’ya yeniden salınıp geliyor. Pop ikonu Cyndi Lauper’ın imzasını taşıyan şarkıları ve neredeyse tüm büyük “En İyi Müzikal” ödüllerinin sahibi olan bu coşkulu yapım; dostluğu, bireyselliği ve kendi ışıltını keşfetmeyi kutluyor. Kinky Boots, yalnızca sınırlı bir sezon için London Coliseum sahnesinde. Gilbert & Sullivan’ın kahkaha dolu denizci aşk üçgenine katılın! Mel Giedroyc, Cal McCrystal’ın yönettiği ve Olivier Ödülleri’ne aday gösterilen ENO prodüksiyonuna dâhil oluyor. London Coliseum’da sahnelenen, slapstick komedisiyle dopdolu bu komik opera için HMS Pinafore biletlerinizi şimdi ayırtın. Mozart’ın kahkahalarla dolu ilişki sınavına buyurun! ENO’nun büyük beğeni toplayan prodüksiyonu, hikâyeyi lunapark oyuncakları ve sirk gösterileriyle bezeli 1950’lerin Coney Island’ına taşıyor. Phelim McDermott’un zeki ve hayal gücü yüksek rejisini London Coliseum’da izlemek için Così fan tutte biletlerinizi ayırtın. Dünya standartlarında balenin 20. yılına özel bir kutlama! Ballet Icons Gala, dönüm noktası niteliğindeki yıl dönümü için yeniden sahnede; The Royal Ballet’nin yıldız isimleri bu özel gecede buluşuyor. Her şeyin bir bedeli var! Danielle de Niese, Kurt Weill ve Bertolt Brecht’in, efsanevi “Alabama Song”u da içeren kışkırtıcı başyapıtının ENO imzalı cesur yeni prodüksiyonuna liderlik ediyor. Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny için London Coliseum’da yalnızca 3 temsilin biletlerini şimdi ayırtın. Cirque du Soleil’nin böceklerden ilham alan göz kamaştırıcı gösterisi Royal Albert Hall’a geri dönüyor; Cirque’in Londra’daki 30. yılını kutluyor! Nefes kesen akrobasi numaraları ve dünya çapında 4,5 milyondan fazla izleyiciyi büyüleyen iç ısıtan aşk hikâyesi için OVO biletlerinizi hemen ayırtın. London Coliseum'daki Chess müzikali için biletlerinizi hemen bulun. Oyuncu kadrosu, seans süreleri ve tüm detaylar için BritishTheatre.com adresini ziyaret edin. London Coliseum’da sahnelenen The Great Gatsby müzikaliyle 'Kükreyen Yirmiler'in göz kamaştırıcı dünyasını keşfedin; aşk, hırs ve kalp kırıklığıyla dolu bu hikâyede o dönemin ruhunu yakından hissedin. Biletlerinizi BritishTheatre.com üzerinden hemen rezerve edebilirsiniz. Be first to the best tickets, exclusive offers, and the latest West End news.

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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