His Majesty's Theatre, Grade II listed theatre in Haymarket, London
Description
His Majesty's Theatre is a Grade II* listed theatre building in the City of Westminster district of London, with a large auditorium that seats 1,216 people. The building stands on Haymarket, a well-known street in the West End, and serves as one of the main performance spaces for musicals and plays in the British capital.
History
The first theatre on this site opened in 1705 under the name Queen's Theatre and quickly became a center for opera and drama. Between 1711 and 1739, George Frideric Handel premiered over 25 of his operas here, including many of his most celebrated works.
Culture
The venue carries the name that matches the gender of the reigning British monarch, so it became His Majesty's Theatre again when King Charles III took the throne. Since 1986, The Phantom of the Opera has played here without interruption, making this stage a steady destination for musical theatre visitors from around the world.
Practical
The entrance sits directly on Haymarket street in the West End and can be reached on foot from several Underground stations. Visitors planning to attend musicals should check performance times and availability in advance, as shows often sell out.
Did you know?
The actor and director Herbert Beerbohm Tree founded the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art here, one of the most respected drama schools in the world. His production of Henry VIII reached 254 consecutive performances, which set a record at the time.
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