WHAT'S ON AT THE GIELGUD THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Gielgud Theatre, London
The Gielgud Theatre is currently home to the musical Oliver and has a seating capacity of 994. Opening in 1906, it was originally called the Hicks Theatre and was renamed The Globe in Theatre in 1909. In 1994, the theatre was renamed again, this time as a tribute to Sir John Gielgud.
With a rich history of plays, drama, comedy, musicals and premieres, it attracts the best directors, playwrights and performers, with names such as Richard Burton, Michael Gambon, Daniel Radcliffe, Dame Maggie Smith, and Dame Judy Dench treading the boards. The Gielgud even had its own theatre cat, Beerbohm, who became so well known that an obituary made the front page of the Stage upon it’s passing!
The Gielgud Theatre is part of the Delfont Mackintosh Theatre Group and shows such as The Graduate, Equus, Company, and the staged concert production of Les Misérables have continued to fill the theatre year upon year. You can book tickets online below for the Gilegud Theatre.
The Gielgud Theatre is currently home to the musical Oliver and has a seating capacity of 994. Opening in 1906, it was originally called the Hicks Theatre and was renamed The Globe in Theatre in 1909. In 1994, the theatre was renamed again, this time as a tribute to Sir John Gielgud.
With a rich history of plays, drama, comedy, musicals and premieres, it attracts the best directors, playwrights and performers, with names such as Richard Burton, Michael Gambon, Daniel Radcliffe, Dame Maggie Smith, and Dame Judy Dench treading the boards. The Gielgud even had its own theatre cat, Beerbohm, who became so well known that an obituary made the front page of the Stage upon it’s passing!
The Gielgud Theatre is part of the Delfont Mackintosh Theatre Group and shows such as The Graduate, Equus, Company, and the staged concert production of Les Misérables have continued to fill the theatre year upon year. You can book tickets online below for the Gilegud Theatre.
What's On at the Gielgud Theatre, London
Oliver
Gielgud Theatre, London
Saturday 21 December 2024 - Sunday 28 September 2025
Cameron Mackintosh?s new production of Lionel Bart?s iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the end of the year. Oliver! will begin performances at Giel...Oliver
Gielgud Theatre, London
Sunday 28 September 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the end of the year. Oliver! will begin performances at Giel...How to get to the Gielgud Theatre, London
Gielgud Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Shaftsbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR
The Gielgud is a participating theatre in the Q-Park Theatreland parking scheme where you can get 50% off car parking after midday for 4 hours.
There is also an NCP on Lexington Street nearby.
Tube - Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross are the closest stops.
Bus - Numbers 14,19,38 will get you to the closest bus stops.
The Gielgud has a seating capacity of 994.
For further information on tickets at the Gielgud Theatre, click here and click the 'Contact Us' tab to chat with one of their team members.
For more detailed information, including when you will receive them, lost tickets, or refunds, you can also contact Delfont Mackintosh directly online. Click here for more details.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Gielgud Theatre Box Office, they are open from 2 hours 30 minutes before the start of the show, and until 15 minutes after curtain up. The box office remains open between shows on matinee days.
Delfont Mackintosh Theatre's central box office for all 8 theatres is at the Sondheim Theatre, Shaftsbury Ave, and is open Monday - Friday noon - 6pm.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for Oliver is 2hrs 40mins including the interval.
Please click here for more information regarding access at the Gielgud Theatre.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Gielgud Theatre, please click here for more information and and click the 'Contact Us' tab to chat with one of their team members.
Alternatively, you can click here to contact Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
If you lose an item during a visit to the Gielgud Theatre, you can contact Delfont Mackintosh customer services team here.
Lost property will be kept at the theatre for one month.
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 Gielgud Theatre.
No. Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, including the Gielgud do not permit food or drink purchased elsewhere to be taken into their theatres.
All of their theatre bars serve drinks and snacks (no hot food).
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
Click here for some great places and ideas for food whilst in London.
For more support, you can contact the Delfont Mackintosh Theatres customer service team here and they will assist you.
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