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Theatre

Gielgud Theatre

London — W1D 6AR

994

Max Capacity

FROM

£1500

Per Day

4.6000000000000005

41 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Gielgud Theatre is a prestigious West End venue located on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's vibrant theatre district. Originally opened in 1906 as the Globe Theatre and renamed in 1994 to honour Sir John Gielgud, this beautiful Edwardian theatre features ornate architecture and excellent sightlines across its three levels. With a capacity of 994 seats, it regularly hosts major West End productions including award-winning musicals, dramas, and comedies. The theatre's prime location places it at the heart of London's entertainment quarter, surrounded by restaurants, bars, and other iconic venues, making it an ideal destination for corporate events, premieres, and special occasions.

Room Capacities

theatre

994

Pricing

Day rates from £1500

Commercial hire rates available on request for private events and corporate bookings

Features & Amenities

Historic Architecture

Air Conditioning

Licensed Bar

Merchandise Counter

Accessible Seating

Cloakroom

Multiple Levels

Professional Lighting

Sound System

AV & Technical

Professional stage lighting

Sound system

Follow spots

Microphones

Wireless systems

Basic projection capabilities

Ideal For

Theatre ProductionsMusicalsCorporate EventsProduct LaunchesAward ShowsFilm Screenings

Location & Access

35 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6AR

Leicester Square Underground (Northern and Piccadilly lines) - 2 minutes walk; Piccadilly Circus Underground (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) - 5 minutes walk; Multiple bus routes on Shaftesbury Avenue; Charing Cross Railway Station - 10 minutes walk

No on-site parking. Nearest car parks: Q-Park Chinatown (5 minutes walk), NCP Brewer Street (8 minutes walk). Limited street parking with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible