Gielgud Theatre

The Gielgud Theatre opened in 1906 as The Hicks Theatre and became The Globe in 1909. It was designed as a pair with the Queens Theatre which sits on the corner of the adjacent street. It was re-named the Gielgud to avoid confusion with the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

Address:Gielgud Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue
London
W1V 8AR

Nearest Tube Station: Piccadilly Circus

Parking: NCP Brewer Street

Seating Capacity: 889
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Please note: Seating plans are purely a guide and subject to change

Facilities:
The Gielgud Theatre is air-conditioned and there is access for wheelchair users. Guide dogs are permitted and infra-red or loop sound amplification systems are available for the hard of hearing.

ARRIVE AT THE THEATRE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

To retrieve a quote freephone 0800 0832 841 and quote WW059

Please note for groups of 10 rooms or more than 20 people contact us on 0871 360 1042 or complete our online group booking form

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