Gillian Lynne Theatre London

Gillian Lynne Theatre London

Venue Information

Gillian Lynne Theatre
Address: 166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW, United Kingdom
Nearest underground or train station: Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)
Nearest buses: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68

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What's on at the Gillian Lynne Theatre?
Crazy For You is a current production at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The latest booking period for Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre started 24 June 2023 and runs until 20 January 2024. Tickets for Crazy For You start at £15 and are available to book now
How do I get to the Gillian Lynne Theatre?
Public transport is recommended to travel to the Gillian Lynne Theatre.  The nearest underground or train stations are Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line). If arriving by bus, then the nearest bus lines are 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68.  If driving to the theatre, the nearest car parks are Q-ParkChinatown (more parking information).  For directions to the Gillian Lynne Theatre see our Google Maps directions or Apple Maps directions
Is there a dress code at the Gillian Lynne Theatre?
There is no specific dress code at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, with most people just wearing their everyday clothes.
Does the Gillian Lynne Theatre have air conditioning or air cooling?
Yes, the Gillian Lynne Theatre has an Air Conditioning system.
What is the Accessibility at the Gillian Lynne Theatre?
Gillian Lynne Theatre accessibility information
Access phone number: 020 7087 7966
Access email address: access@lwtheatres.co.uk
Accessible toilets situated: Foyer Stalls
Number of Wheelchair spaces: Stalls x2
Sound amplification: Sennheiser Infrared
Access from street to foyer: Ramp
Access from theatre foyer to seats (number = stairs): 65 to Dress Circle Escalator plus 30 to Stalls
Level access: N/A
Stair lift, lift or ramp available: Lift to Stalls
How many seats are in the Gillian Lynne Theatre?
The Gillian Lynne Theatre has 1102 seats.
Who owns the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is owned or operated by LW Theatres


Gillian Lynne Theatre Facts

What date did the Gillian Lynne Theatre open?

10 January 1973

Who designed the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

Paul Tvrtkovic

What was the first production at the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The Unknown Soldier and his Wife starring Peter Ustinov

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Theatre History

The original building that houses the Gillian Lynne Theatre was designed by Paul Tvrtkovic, and opened as the New London Theatre on 10 January 1973 with a production of The Unknown Soldier and his Wife starring Peter Ustinov.

The New London Theatre was renamed the Gillian Lynne Theatre by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber in May 2018 in honour of the legendary West End choreographer Gillian Lynne.

Prior to the building of the New London Theatre the site included the Old Mogul Tavern as early as 1828, which was modified and became the Middlesex Music Theatre from 1851. This was replaced with the Frank Matcham designed New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties, which then became the Winter Garden from 20 May 1919. The Winter Garden closed in 1959 and was then demolished in 1965.


Previous Shows

Past shows that have played at the Gillian Lynne Theatre include:

Cinderella
The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe
The Lehman Trilogy
School of Rock


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