Gielgud Theatre

4.7 (4,910)theater

39-45 Shaftesbury Avenue

A historic West End venue on Shaftesbury Avenue featuring a striking neo-classical interior and an iconic architectural terrace linking it to next door.

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Description

This historic West End theatre pairs stunning neo-classical architecture and an intimate interior with major musical productions like Oliver! Designed by W.G.R. Sprague, the venue features the unique Sprague Terrace linking it directly to the Sondheim Theatre. Visitors experience breathtaking decor and top-tier staff, though specific seats come with trade-offs: box seats offer close proximity to the action despite being slightly obstructed, front-row dress circle seating has tighter legroom, and stalls near the front face a high stage that can limit visibility.


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Upcoming events

Oliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 5 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 6 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 7 · 14:30 – 17:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 7 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 9 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 10 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 11 · 14:30 – 17:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 11 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 12 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 13 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 14 · 14:30 – 17:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 14 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 16 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 17 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 18 · 14:30 – 17:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 18 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 19 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreNov 20 · 19:30 – 22:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 21 · 14:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 22 · 14:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 22 · 19:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 23 · 14:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 23 · 19:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 24 · 13:00 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 27 · 14:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 27 · 19:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 28 · 19:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 29 · 14:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 29 · 19:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 30 · 14:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 30 · 19:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreDec 31 · 13:00 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreJan 2 · 14:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreJan 2 · 19:30 GMTWestminster, LondonOliver! — live performance at Gielgud TheatreJan 3 · 14:30 GMTWestminster, London

Good to know

Under-3s not admittedArrive early for queuesDress circle step-free

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