WHAT'S ON AT THE APOLLO THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Apollo Theatre, London
The Apollo Theatre is in the heart of London’s West End on Shaftesbury Avenue and is a stunning Grade II listed theatre. It first opened its doors in 1901 and was specifically designed for musical entertainment, hence being named after the Greek God of Arts.
The Apollo Theatre became part of Nimax Theatres in 2005 and has a seating capacity of 658, making it a beautifully intimate venue. It has been home to many award-winning musicals plays, comedies and dramas including Rain Man, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Derren Brown, and of course Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
The Apollo, one of the few theatres in London to be freehold, boasts a four-tiered auditorium with three balconies. It is currently home to Fawlty Towers: The Play, where it made its UK premiere. You can book tickets online below for the Apollo Theatre.
The Apollo Theatre is in the heart of London’s West End on Shaftesbury Avenue and is a stunning Grade II listed theatre. It first opened its doors in 1901 and was specifically designed for musical entertainment, hence being named after the Greek God of Arts.
The Apollo Theatre became part of Nimax Theatres in 2005 and has a seating capacity of 658, making it a beautifully intimate venue. It has been home to many award-winning musicals plays, comedies and dramas including Rain Man, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, 2:22 A Ghost Story, Derren Brown, and of course Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
The Apollo, one of the few theatres in London to be freehold, boasts a four-tiered auditorium with three balconies. It is currently home to Fawlty Towers: The Play, where it made its UK premiere. You can book tickets online below for the Apollo Theatre.
What's On at the Apollo Theatre, London
Fawlty Towers - The Play
Apollo Theatre, London
Wednesday 22 January - Saturday 13 September 2025
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the "Greatest British sitcom of all time" (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Featuring your favourite ...Retrograde
Apollo Theatre, London
Saturday 8 March - Sunday 15 June 2025
Described by The Telegraph as "The finest new play about a pivotal moment in civil rights history" in their ★★★★★ review, following its sold out run at the Kiln Theatre, Ryan Calais Cameron's "electrifying" (Evening Standard...Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits
Apollo Theatre, London
Thursday 31 July - Sunday 31 August 2025
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!So it?s time to prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain!Can you beat battling Boudicca? Will King John be a martyr for t...
How to get to the Apollo Theatre, London
Apollo Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
The Apollo Theatre is a participating theatre in the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme. Click here to find your nearest car park (Chinatown) and prebook a space with up to a 50% discount.
Tube - Piccadilly Circus
Bus - Numbers 14,19,38 will get you to the closest bus stops.
The Apollo has a seating capacity of 658.
For further information on tickets at the Apollo Theatre, you can find their customer services contact information here.
To request an exchange or refund, you must do so at least 48 hours prior to your booking. Click here for further information.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Apollo Theatre Box Office, they are open from 12 - 8pm on performance days.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for Fawlty Towers is 1hr 50 mins including an interval.
For future show, click the 'more info' tab.
Please click here for more information on access at the Apollo Theatre and choose the 'Access' tab.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Apollo Theatre, you can get in touch.
For all ticketing feedback and enquiries you can contact Nimax Theatres Box Office.
For non ticketing related feedback, you can contact the Apollo here.
If you lose an item during a visit to the Apollo Theatre, it will be taken to the stage door at the end of the day.
Stage door contact information for all Nimax Theatres can be found here.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the Apollo Theatre.
Food and drink purchased outside of a Nimax Theatre cannot be taken in. However, sealed bottles of water will be allowed.
If you have dietary or medical reasons that mean you may need to take your own food and drink into the theatre, you must contact the Theatre Management prior to your visit to discuss your needs.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. Dependant upon the performance in question, this may not be guaranteed.
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