Savoy Theatre, Theatre in City of Westminster, England
The Savoy Theatre sits on the Strand and holds 1158 seats for theatrical performances in London's West End. The building carries Grade II* listed status and features an elegant interior with balconies and boxes that open onto the auditorium.
The theatre opened in 1881 as the first public building with complete electrical lighting and was designed by architect Charles J. Phipps for Richard D'Oyly Carte. This new technology replaced gas lamps and allowed for brighter and safer stage illumination during performances.
Built as a home for the comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan, the building gave its name to this new form of musical theatre. Today the space continues to draw audiences who appreciate both classic revivals and contemporary productions that echo that same tradition of light musical entertainment.
The venue hosts regular performances throughout the year and allows ticket booking in advance. Its location near Charing Cross and Embankment stations makes travel from different parts of London straightforward.
The site once formed part of the medieval Savoy Palace, which burned down during the Peasants' Revolt in 1381. Remains of the old chapel from the 16th century still stand on the adjacent grounds, recalling the long history of this location.
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