Gielgud Theatre, Historic theatre in West End, London
The Gielgud Theatre stands on Shaftesbury Avenue with 994 seats across three levels in an architectural style combining Louis XVI elements.
Architect W.G.R. Sprague designed the Grade II listed building, which opened as the Hicks Theatre in December 1906 before becoming the Globe Theatre.
The venue changed its name to Gielgud Theatre in 1994 to honor Sir John Gielgud during the reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe on South Bank.
The box office opens two and a half hours before performances, with a dedicated customer service line operating Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 19:30.
The theatre maintained a resident cat named Beerbohm who attended every production until 1995, occasionally making unscripted stage appearances.
Location: City of Westminster
Architects: W. G. R. Sprague
Official opening: 1906
Address: 39-45 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Westminster, W1D 6AR, England
Website: https://gielgudtheatre.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51167,-0.13306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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