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17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG

Apollo Victoria Theatre

2,500 seats; Cloakroom; VIP Services; Bars

History of Apollo Victoria Theatre

Build in 1929 with an Art Deco style and a nautical themed interior, the Apollo Victoria opened on 15th October 1930. However, when it opened, it was called the New Victoria Cinema, showing a mixture of films and variety shows and moving into big band performances a couple of years later. In 1939, the cinema was chosen to present The Epsom Derby before closing in 1940 due to World War 2. Luckily, the building sustained minimal damage and it quickly reopened a year later. After avoiding plans for demolition in the 1950’s, and several years presenting ballet, films, and live entertainment, the theatre presented its final films in November 1975; a horror double bill of Legend of the Werewolf and Vampire Circus. 1981 marked the opening of the building as the Apollo Victoria. Productions on The Sound of Music, Camelot, and Fiddler on the Roof were all presented in the early 1980’s, before the interior was heavily altered for Starlight Express. The modifications included a racetrack through the audience. Starlight Express ran for 18 years before the interior was restored and enhanced, creating the first auditorium completely lit with low power LED lights. After productions of Bombay Dreams, Saturday Night Fever, and Movin’ Out, the theatre played host to Broadway smash hit Wicked in September 2006. The first eight performances broke ticket sale records, and in the seven years since it opened, it has grossed over £150 million.

Past performances

Wicked (September 27, 2006 – )Movin' Out (March 28, 2006 – May 22, 2006)Saturday Night Fever (July 2, 2004 – February 18, 2006)Bombay Dreams (June 19, 2002 – June 13, 2004)Starlight Express (March 27, 1984 – January 12, 2002)Fiddler on the Roof (June 28, 1983 – October 29, 1983)Camelot (November 23, 1982 – February 5, 1983)The Sound of Music (August 17, 1981 – September 18, 1982)

Past performances

Wicked (September 27, 2006 – )Movin' Out (March 28, 2006 – May 22, 2006)Saturday Night Fever (July 2, 2004 – February 18, 2006)Bombay Dreams (June 19, 2002 – June 13, 2004)Starlight Express (March 27, 1984 – January 12, 2002)Fiddler on the Roof (June 28, 1983 – October 29, 1983)Camelot (November 23, 1982 – February 5, 1983)The Sound of Music (August 17, 1981 – September 18, 1982)

Past performances

Wicked (September 27, 2006 – )Movin' Out (March 28, 2006 – May 22, 2006)Saturday Night Fever (July 2, 2004 – February 18, 2006)Bombay Dreams (June 19, 2002 – June 13, 2004)Starlight Express (March 27, 1984 – January 12, 2002)Fiddler on the Roof (June 28, 1983 – October 29, 1983)Camelot (November 23, 1982 – February 5, 1983)The Sound of Music (August 17, 1981 – September 18, 1982)

Venue address

17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG

Venue address

17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG

Venue address

17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG

How to get there

Metro

Victoria

Train

Victoria

Bus

8, 24, 38, 73

Parking:

Pimlico (Q Park scheme), NCP Semley Place

How to get there

Metro

Victoria

Train

Victoria

Bus

8, 24, 38, 73

Parking:

Pimlico (Q Park scheme), NCP Semley Place

How to get there

Metro

Victoria

Train

Victoria

Bus

8, 24, 38, 73

Parking:

Pimlico (Q Park scheme), NCP Semley Place

Seating plan

Seating plan

Seating plan

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: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 with both loop and conventional headsets.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: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 with both loop and conventional headsets.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: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 with both loop and conventional headsets.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Box office

0207 492 5395

Box office

0207 492 5395

Box office

0207 492 5395

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The spirit of theatre is alive and thriving, and BritishTheatre.com is at the forefront of delivering timely, authoritative news and information to theatre lovers. Our dedicated team of theatre journalists and critics works tirelessly to cover every production and event, making it easy for you to access the latest reviews and book London theatre tickets for must-see shows.