WHAT'S ON AT THE GILLIAN LYNNE THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
The Gillian Lynne Theatre is part of LW Theatre and has a seating capacity of 1294. Opening in 1847 as The Mogul Saloon, it has been known as a tavern, a meeting place for glee clubs, a music hall, home of variety shows, and in 1921, a new era of musicals began with a trio of Jerome Kern shows (Sally, Cabaret Girl, and The Beauty Prize) being performed.
The theatre attracted stars such as Fred Astaire, Sophie Tucker, and Gracie Fields before branching out into plays by George Bernard Shaw, Agatha Christie, and Eugene O’Neill. As a new reign of musicals took hold, including Grease starring Richard Gere, variety shows such as Bruce Forsyth’s were also popular. It was equally a television studio, broadcasting ‘This Is Your Life.’
In 1981, the theatre premiered Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, making use of the now infamous revolving stage. Gillian Lynne was choreographer and the theatre made history by being the first West End theatre to be named after a female. It officially joined LW Theatres in 2000. You can book tickets online below for The Gillian Lynne Theatre.
The Gillian Lynne Theatre is part of LW Theatre and has a seating capacity of 1294. Opening in 1847 as The Mogul Saloon, it has been known as a tavern, a meeting place for glee clubs, a music hall, home of variety shows, and in 1921, a new era of musicals began with a trio of Jerome Kern shows (Sally, Cabaret Girl, and The Beauty Prize) being performed.
The theatre attracted stars such as Fred Astaire, Sophie Tucker, and Gracie Fields before branching out into plays by George Bernard Shaw, Agatha Christie, and Eugene O’Neill. As a new reign of musicals took hold, including Grease starring Richard Gere, variety shows such as Bruce Forsyth’s were also popular. It was equally a television studio, broadcasting ‘This Is Your Life.’
In 1981, the theatre premiered Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, making use of the now infamous revolving stage. Gillian Lynne was choreographer and the theatre made history by being the first West End theatre to be named after a female. It officially joined LW Theatres in 2000. You can book tickets online below for The Gillian Lynne Theatre.
What's On at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
Saturday 8 March - Sunday 2 November 2025
Discover your spirit with the epic return of the Royal Shakespeare Company's My Neighbour Totoro, the acclaimed staging of the celebrated 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki. My Neighbour Totoro is a captivating coming-of-age ta...An Evening With Tottenham Legends
Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
Monday 6 October 2025
An Evening with Tottenham Legends comes to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London?s West End starring Ossie Ardiles, Ledley King, Glenn Hoddle and Aaron Lennon. Hosted by Graham RobertsCome and listen to stories and anecdotes from their glitte...How to get to the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
Gillian Lynne Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW
The Gillian Lynne Theatre is above an Intelli-Park and you can receive 30% off by pre booking at the Intelli Park Car Park
Q-Park offer a 50% discount on pre-booked places for LW Theatre ticket holders via the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme. Click here to find your nearest car park.
Tube - Holborn and Covent Garden
Bus - Bus routes that operate in the area are 1, 59, 68, 134, 168, 171, 188, 243 and X68
Gillian Lynne Theatre has a seating capacity of 1294.
Click here to view a seating plan.
For further information on tickets at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, click here to view their FAQ's.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Gillian Lynne Theatre Box Office, they are open:
12pm-7.45pm (Monday-Saturday)
10.00am-6.00pm (Sunday)
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The running time for My Neighbour Totoro will be 2hrs 40mins including an interval.
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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 Gillian Lynne Theatre.
No. LW Theatres, including Gillian Lynne, do not permit food or drink purchased elsewhere to be taken into their theatres. Empty, reusable water bottles will be permitted.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
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