The Theatre Royal, Grade I listed theatre in Covent Garden, London, England.
The Theatre Royal spans four levels with ornate Georgian architectural features, including decorative plasterwork, grand columns, and gilded details throughout the interior.
Originally established in 1663 during the English Restoration period, the current building dates from 1812 and represents the fourth theatre constructed on this site.
The theatre shifted from traditional dramatic productions to large-scale musicals after World War II, hosting performances of Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, and Miss Saigon.
The theatre contains 2,196 seats across four levels, with the Rotunda Bar and Grand Saloon offering refreshments before performances and during intervals.
In 1800, James Hadfield fired two pistol shots at King George III from the theatre's audience, marking the first recorded assassination attempt on a British monarch.
Location: City of Westminster
Location: London
Inception: 1663
Founders: Thomas Killigrew
Architects: Christopher Wren
Official opening: 1663
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Capacity: 2196
Address: Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
Website: https://lwtheatres.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane
GPS coordinates: 51.51306,-0.12028
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:10
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