Gielgud Theatre

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Gielgud Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, , London, W1D 6AR

Designed by W.G.R.Sprague in 1906.Originally called the Hicks Theatre then The Globe in 1909 and in 1995 changed to the Gielgud. Tall, handsome wooden doors lead from the street into cool atrium and delightful butterscotch foyer ornamented with gold mirrors.

What’s on at the Gielgud Theatre? The Audience
The Audience in London

Book The Audience Tickets

Book The Audience and Hotel theatre breaks

Facilities at the Gielgud Theatre

  • Facilities for Hard of Hearing? Infrared
  • Disabled Access? Yes
  • Air-conditioning? Yes
  • Other Facilities? "Guide Dogs permitted. A VIP room at the back of the Dress Circle is available for hire. "
  • Bars at the Gielgud Theatre: 3: Foyer, Stalls and Dress Circle
  • Toilets at the Gielgud Theatre: Stalls: 2 x Ladies, 1 x gents. Dress Circle: Ladies and Gents. Upper Circle2 x Ladies 1 x Gents

General Notes:

How to Get To The Gielgud Theatre

  • By Tube: The nearest tube station to the Gielgud Theatre is the Piccadilly Circus
  • By Bus: The bus routes that pass close to the Gielgud Theatre are:14, 19, 38 (please check for up to date information at www.tfl.gov.uk/buses)
  • By Train: The nearest train station is
  • Closest Parking: 2 spaces for blue badge holders in Archer Street. Westminter City Council car park at Poland Street and China Town. NCP at Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street, Lexington Street. Do check up to date car park information at www.ncp.co.uk/london

Hotels near the Gielgud Theatre

  • Three star hotels: Strand Thistle Piccadilly
  • Four star hotels: Thistle Royal Trafalgar
  • Five star hotels: Le Meridien
Previous Shows at the Gielgud Theatre: Chariots of Fire, Yes Primeminister, The Lady Killers

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