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Theatre

Shaftesbury Theatre

London — WC2H 8DP

1400

Max Capacity

FROM

£3500

Per Day

4.2

30 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Shaftesbury Theatre is a magnificent Grade II listed theatre located on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End. Built in 1911, this historic venue has been home to countless acclaimed productions and currently seats 1,400 guests across three levels. The theatre features Edwardian architecture with modern technical facilities, making it ideal for large-scale musical productions. Situated in the heart of London's theatre district, it offers excellent transport links and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, and attractions. The venue combines traditional theatrical grandeur with contemporary comfort and accessibility.

Room Capacities

theatre

1400

Pricing

Day rates from £3500

Theatre hire available for private events and corporate functions. Pricing varies by production schedule and event requirements.

Features & Amenities

Grade II Listed Building

Three-tier seating

Orchestra pit

Modern sound system

Stage lighting

Accessible seating

Box office

Merchandise area

Air conditioning

Historic architecture

AV & Technical

Professional lighting rig

Sound system

Follow spots

Projectors

LED screens

Wireless microphones

Recording facilities

Ideal For

Theatre ProductionsCorporate EventsProduct LaunchesAward CeremoniesPrivate Hire EventsConferences

Location & Access

210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8DP

Tottenham Court Road Station (0.3 miles) - Central, Northern, Elizabeth lines; Leicester Square Station (0.4 miles) - Northern, Piccadilly lines; Multiple bus routes along Shaftesbury Avenue

No on-site parking. Nearby NCP car parks at Chinatown and Bloomsbury Square. Limited street parking with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible