WHAT'S ON AT THE SONDHEIM THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Sondheim Theatre, London
The Sondheim Theatre is home to the global phenomenon Les Misérables which has been watched by over 130 million people across 53 countries in 22 languages! Part of The Delfont Mackintosh Theatre group, and its central theatre, it has a seating capacity of 1137. The theatre has held many shows, events and productions over the years.
The theatre opened in 1907 as The Queens and was built as a pair with The Gielgud on the adjoining corner of Shaftesbury Avenue. It hosted variety, plays, musicals, and comedy, and in 1940 was the first West End Theatre to be halted by bombing during the war. It didn’t reopen until 1959. 1966 saw the last of Noel Cowards West End performances, and the first of Laurance Oliviers National Theatre.
Les Misérables moved to the Queens in 2004 and in 2010 Delfont Mackintosh refurbished the theatre for the shows 25th anniversary. 2019 saw the theatre reopening after major refurbishment under the new name Sondheim Theatre in celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday. You can book tickets online below for the Sondheim Theatre.
The Sondheim Theatre is home to the global phenomenon Les Misérables which has been watched by over 130 million people across 53 countries in 22 languages! Part of The Delfont Mackintosh Theatre group, and its central theatre, it has a seating capacity of 1137. The theatre has held many shows, events and productions over the years.
The theatre opened in 1907 as The Queens and was built as a pair with The Gielgud on the adjoining corner of Shaftesbury Avenue. It hosted variety, plays, musicals, and comedy, and in 1940 was the first West End Theatre to be halted by bombing during the war. It didn’t reopen until 1959. 1966 saw the last of Noel Cowards West End performances, and the first of Laurance Oliviers National Theatre.
Les Misérables moved to the Queens in 2004 and in 2010 Delfont Mackintosh refurbished the theatre for the shows 25th anniversary. 2019 saw the theatre reopening after major refurbishment under the new name Sondheim Theatre in celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday. You can book tickets online below for the Sondheim Theatre.
What's On at the Sondheim Theatre, London
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre, London
Saturday 21 December 2024 - Saturday 6 September 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre is still going strong after more than 30 years! Les Miserables has touched countless hearts with its tale of justice, injustice, lov...Les Misérables - The Staged Concert
Sondheim Theatre, London
Saturday 6 September 2025
Les Miserables - The Staged Concert opened to critical acclaim at the Sondheim Theatre in December 2020 and was extended twice by phenomenal public demand. 'Vive Le West End!' proclaimed The Telegraph, 'Theatregoers are back. This is humani...How to get to the Sondheim Theatre, London
Sondheim Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
51 Shaftesbury Ave, London, W1D 6BA
The Sondheim 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
Bus - Numbers 14, 19, 38 will get you to the closest bus stops.
The Sondheim has a seating capacity of 1137.
For further information on tickets at the Sondheim 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 Sondheim 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.
The Sondheim Theatre is the central box office for all 8 Delfont Mackintosh Theatre's where you can purchase tickets for other shows, open Monday - Friday noon - 6pm.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for Les Misérables is 2hrs 50mins including an interval.
Please click here for more information regarding access at the Sondheim Theatre.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Sondheim 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 Sondheim 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 Sondheim Theatre.
No. Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, including the Sondheim, 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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