London Coliseum, Opera house in Westminster, London, United Kingdom
The London Coliseum stands as the largest theater in London's West End, featuring a grand auditorium with 2,558 seats and ornate decorative elements throughout the building.
Frank Matcham completed the construction of this entertainment venue in 1904, initially designed as a theater of varieties before becoming the permanent residence of English National Opera in 1968.
The English National Opera performs all productions in English, making classical operas accessible to broader audiences through productions like Rigoletto and The Marriage of Figaro.
Located near Leicester Square station, the venue provides accessibility features including elevators, wheelchair spaces, and special rates for visitors under 21 years old.
The theater contains a rare triple revolving stage mechanism from 1904, which remains in its original condition despite limited current usage.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1904
Architects: Frank Matcham
Official opening: December 24, 1904
Capacity: 2558
Address: 38 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES WC2N 4ES
Website: https://londoncoliseum.org
GPS coordinates: 51.50970,-0.12639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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