Charing Cross Theatre London

Venue Information

Charing Cross Theatre
Address: The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NL
Nearest Underground or Train Station: Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line)
Nearest Buses: (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Charing Cross Theatre?

Public transport is recommended to travel to the Charing Cross Theatre. The nearest underground or train stations are Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line). If arriving by bus, then the nearest bus lines are (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176. For directions to the Charing Cross Theatre see our Google Maps directions or Apple Maps directions.

Is there a dress code at the Charing Cross Theatre?

There is no specific dress code at the Charing Cross Theatre, with most people just wearing their everyday clothes.

Does the Charing Cross Theatre have air conditioning or air cooling?

Yes, the Charing Cross Theatre has an Air Conditioning system.

What is the Accessibility at the Charing Cross Theatre?

Charing Cross Theatre accessibility information
Access phone number: 0207 925 8040 to
The theatre has unimpeded access from the Strand or Embankment into the foyer of the venue. From here there is level access to Balcony One for the Theatre, box office, disabled toilet facilities, the bars and restaurant. The main stalls level is 16 steps down from the main entrance, with handrails on either side. The toilets for the main stalls are a further 8 steps down from the doors to the Theatre. Seating within the theatre is gently raked from row C onwards. Row K on the central aisle is on the same level as the doors to the theatre and has the most leg room of all rows.
Wheelchair users: Balcony One has removable seating for up to 4 wheelchairs

How many seats are in the Charing Cross Theatre?

The Charing Cross Theatre has 265 seats.

Charing Cross Theatre Facts

What date did the Charing Cross Theatre open?

1946

Charing Cross Theatre News
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From Here to Eternity revival to open at Charing Cross Theatre

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Zorro The Musical - Charing Cross Theatre

First Look Photos: Zorro The Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre

West End for Ukraine benefit concert announced at Charing Cross Theatre

Zorro The Musical - cast at the Charing Cross Theatre

Zorro The Musical full cast announced for the Charing Cross Theatre

First London revival of ‘Zorro The Musical’ to run at Charing Cross Theatre

Casting revealed for London premiere of ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’

Charing Cross Theatre reopens with world premiere of ‘GHBoy’ gay play

Luke Bayer and Millie O’Connell to star in ‘Soho Cinders’

Queen of the Mist, Charing Cross Theatre

Queen of Mist transfers to Charing Cross Theatre

Gary Tushaw and Anna O’Byrne in Amour, Charing Cross Theatre

Musical fantasy Amour to close early in West End

First look and listen to Anna O’Byrne from Michel Legrand’s Amour

Sheila Hancock & Bill Milner, Harold & Maude, London

First look: Sheila Hancock & Bill Milner in Harold and Maude

Maureen Lipman to direct The Knowledge

The Woman in White, Charing Cross Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Woman in White receives West End revival

off-Broadway musical Yank! announces West End cast.

YANK! Original Manchester cast. Photo: Anthony Robling

West End transfer for gay musical Yank!

The Braille Legacy at Charing Cross Theatre, London

First Look: The Braille Legacy

Death Has A New Face at Charing Cross Theatre

chris Peluso in Death Takes a Holiday at Charing Cross Theatre, London 2017

Reviews round-up: Death Takes a Holiday

Theatre History

Founded under Charing Cross Station, Charing Cross Theatre has proven itself as a good launching pad for big West End transfers.

The Players’ Theatre moved into the venue on 14 February 1946. Previously the Players’ Theatre had been based at 43 King Street, Covent Garden, opening on 18 October 1936, performing musical comedies and Victorian-style music hall. During the war they moved in October 1940 to a basement at 13 Albemarle Street, Piccadilly. Other locations have included the Arts Theatre, and the home of Francis Iles in St John’s Wood.

Following the closure of the Players’ Theatre in 2002, the Players’ Theatre Club continues to perform music hall shows throughout the year in other venues.

The venue was refurbished in 2005 and reopened under new management in 2006 as The New Players Theatre. In 2011, new management led by Broadway producer Steven M. Levy and Sean Sweeney took over managing the venue, and the name changed to the Charing Cross Theatre.