London Coliseum

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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.

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)

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.