Garrick Theatre

The Garrick Theatre is a playhouse with a small auditorium in Westminster, featuring four tiers and 732 seats, located on Charing Cross Road. Its interior displays gold-leaf ornaments on the walls and ceiling, giving the hall a subdued and festive character.

Architect Walter Emden designed the building in 1889, with construction complicated by an underground river that required special solutions. Impresario John Hare took on the first management of the house and shaped the early years of the theatre.

This venue presents a wide range of productions, from classic dramas to modern musicals, that audiences experience in a warm and historic setting. The gold-decorated walls and proximity to the stage create a close connection between performers and spectators.

Access is from Charing Cross Road, and staff offer assistance for visitors with limited mobility. Tickets can be booked through the theatre's website, with matinee and evening performances available.

W.S. Gilbert, the lyricist of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, contributed financially to the construction and recommended John Hare as first director. This connection to the opera world shaped the early orientation of the house toward light and musically driven entertainment.

Location: City of Westminster

Architects: Walter Emden

Official opening: 1889

Capacity: 732

Address: 2 Charing Cross Road, London, Westminster, WC2H 0HH, England

Website: http://nimaxtheatres.com/garrick-theatre

GPS coordinates: 51.51000,-0.12790

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:03