Garrick Theatre

The Garrick Theatre is a theatre on Charing Cross Road with four levels of seating arranged to accommodate around 656 visitors within Victorian architecture. The auditorium features tiered seating across these levels, providing sightlines to the stage from different vantage points throughout the space.

This theatre opened its doors in 1889 and was named after the celebrated stage actor David Garrick from earlier times. The founding coincided with the opening production of Arthur Wing Pinero's play The Profligate.

The theatre draws audiences with a mix of classical dramas and contemporary musicals that reflect changing tastes in London's theatre world. It remains an active venue in the heart of the West End entertainment district where productions continue to reach diverse theatre-goers.

Three Underground stations nearby make getting here straightforward: Leicester Square, Charing Cross, and Embankment are all within walking distance. The venue is located in central London where multiple transport options converge to serve the area.

During construction, engineers discovered an underground river flowing beneath the site, creating unexpected challenges for the building design. Architects Walter Emden and C. J. Phipps had to adapt their plans to work around this hidden waterway beneath the streets.

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

GPS coordinates: 51.51190,-0.06917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08