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Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)

Address: 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP, United Kingdom
Nearest underground or train station: Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Tottenham Court Road (Central line, Northern line), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)
Nearest buses: 8, 10, 14, 19, 22A, 22B, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 55, 73, 134, 176

Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) Directions

What's on at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

Avenue Q

Booking to: 3 January 2027

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Coming soon to the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)

The Notebook The Musical

10 March 2027 - 11 December 2027

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What's on at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

Frequently Asked Questions

What's on at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

Avenue Q is a current production at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre). The latest booking period for Avenue Q at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) started 20 March 2026 and runs until 3 January 2027. Tickets for Avenue Q start at £32 and are available to book now

How do I get to the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

Public transport is recommended to travel to the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre). The nearest underground or train stations are Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Tottenham Court Road (Central line, Northern line), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line). If arriving by bus, then the nearest bus lines are 8, 10, 14, 19, 22A, 22B, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 55, 73, 134, 176. If driving to the theatre, the nearest car parks are Q-ParkChinatown and Q-Park Soho (more parking information). For directions to the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) see our Google Maps directions or Apple Maps directions

Is there a dress code at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

There is no specific dress code at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre), with most people just wearing their everyday clothes.

Does the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) have air conditioning or air cooling?

Yes, the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) has an Air Conditioning system.

What is the Accessibility at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) accessibility information

Access phone number: 020 7379 5399

Access email address: [email protected]

Accessible toilets situated: Royal Circle

Number of Wheelchair spaces: Royal Circle x4 (2x boxes, 2x transferable)

Sound amplification: Induction Loop

Access from street to foyer: Level access

Access from theatre foyer to seats (number = stairs): Level access and/or ramp

Level access: Royal Circle

Stair lift, lift or ramp available: Ramp

How many seats are in the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

The Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) has 1305 seats.

Who owns the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

The Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) is owned or operated by DLT Entertainment

Is the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) a member of the Society of London Theatre?

Yes, the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) is a full member of SOLT, and productions at the venue are eligible for the main categories of the Olivier Awards.

Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) Facts

What date did the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) open?

26 December 1911

Who designed the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

Bertie Crewe

What was the first production at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre)?

The Three Musketeers

Other Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) facts

Opened as the New Princes Theatre; renamed the Princes Theatre in 1914; renamed to the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1963. An earlier theatre called the Shaftesbury Theatre was built further up Shaftesbury Avenue, designed by C. J. Phipps, opened 20 October 1888 and was bombed and destroyed on 17 April 1941.