Gielgud Theatre
Address:
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue
London,
Gielgud Theatre History
The Gielgud Theatre in the West End is located on Shaftesbury Avenue, at the corner of Rupert Street, in the City of Westminster, London. The house currently has 986 seats on three levels.
Shows at the Gielgud Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | - | 11/1/2026 | |
| 12/16/2024 | - | 4/6/2025 | |
| 9/21/2024 | - | 11/23/2024 | |
| 9/9/2024 | - | 9/9/2024 | |
| 5/25/2024 | - | 8/4/2024 | |
| 3/6/2024 | - | 7/27/2024 | |
| 9/21/2023 | - | 1/6/2024 | |
| 9/16/2023 | - | 1/6/2024 | |
| 6/7/2023 | - | 9/2/2023 | |
| 3/10/2022 | - | 8/13/2022 | |
| 9/23/2021 | - | ||
| 5/21/2020 | - | ||
| 12/10/2019 | - | 2/1/2019 | |
| 8/10/2019 | - | 11/30/2019 | |
| 9/26/2018 | - | 12/22/2018 | |
| 6/14/2018 | - | 9/8/2018 | |
| 6/20/2017 | - | 10/7/2017 | |
| 6/22/2013 | - | 9/21/2013 | |
| 2/15/2013 | - | 6/15/2013 | |
| 6/22/2012 | - | 1/5/2013 | |
| 11/26/2011 | - | 2/18/2012 | |
| 9/17/2010 | - | 1/15/2011 | |
| 4/1/2010 | - | 9/4/2010 | |
| 6/1/2009 | - | 3/13/2010 | |
| 5/17/2004 | - | 5/29/2004 | |
| 4/18/2003 | - | 1/10/2004 | |
| 6/8/1999 | - | 8/14/1999 | |
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News
Photos: Noah Schnapp and More in Rehearsal For AFFLUENZA at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released of the cast of Affluenza, including Noah Schnapp in his stage debut. Learn more and check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released of the cast of Affluenza, including Noah Schnapp in his stage debut. Learn more and check out the photos here!
Creative Team Set For JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Johannes Radebe will direct and choreograph JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME, touring the UK and Ireland from April 1 through June 13, 2027, with stops including Bradford Live on May 19, 2027. The production features a creative team including set design by Andrew Exeter and costume design by Tom Rogers.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Johannes Radebe will direct and choreograph JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME, touring the UK and Ireland from April 1 through June 13, 2027, with stops including Bradford Live on May 19, 2027. The production features a creative team including set design by Andrew Exeter and costume design by Tom Rogers.
THE HOLLOW Full Cast Revealed for Milton Keynes Theatre Run
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
Full casting has been announced for Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, set to play a limited engagement at Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its touring run.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
Full casting has been announced for Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, set to play a limited engagement at Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its touring run.
JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME to Add Extra London Palladium Show
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
An additional 2:30pm matinee has been added at the London Palladium on May 9, 2027, ahead of a gala performance, as JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME tours the UK and Ireland from April 1 through June 13, 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
An additional 2:30pm matinee has been added at the London Palladium on May 9, 2027, ahead of a gala performance, as JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME tours the UK and Ireland from April 1 through June 13, 2027.
Laura Main to Join Jane Asher in BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.
Full Cast Set For THE HOLLOW UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Luke Allen-Gale, Victoria Blunt and James Clyde headline a cast joining Peter Polycarpou in Lucy Bailey's touring production of Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, opening at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Luke Allen-Gale, Victoria Blunt and James Clyde headline a cast joining Peter Polycarpou in Lucy Bailey's touring production of Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, opening at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.
AVENUE Q Alumni to Reunite for West End Finale at Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Julie Atherton, Ann Harada, Siôn Lloyd, Jon Robyns and Giles Terera will join the current company for a one-night reunion ahead of AVENUE Q's final West End performance.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Julie Atherton, Ann Harada, Siôn Lloyd, Jon Robyns and Giles Terera will join the current company for a one-night reunion ahead of AVENUE Q's final West End performance.
Michael Ball Will Star as 'Willy Wonka' in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Michael Ball will star as Willy Wonka in a new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the London Coliseum, directed by Nikolai Foster for a limited engagement.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Michael Ball will star as Willy Wonka in a new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the London Coliseum, directed by Nikolai Foster for a limited engagement.
Cast Set for JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike will lead JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester from Sept 26-Oct 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre, Northern Stage and Storyhouse.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike will lead JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester from Sept 26-Oct 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre, Northern Stage and Storyhouse.
Michael Ball to Bring GLOW Tour to Bradford Live in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Michael Ball will bring his GLOW tour to Bradford Live on Thursday, September 3, following the release of his new solo album, GLOW, as part of his UK tour.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Michael Ball will bring his GLOW tour to Bradford Live on Thursday, September 3, following the release of his new solo album, GLOW, as part of his UK tour.
OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME to Open at Soho Theatre with Pierre Novellie
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Comedian Pierre Novellie announced a 10-night London run of his new stand-up hour, OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME, at Soho Theatre Dean Street, following his Edinburgh Festival Fringe engagement.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Comedian Pierre Novellie announced a 10-night London run of his new stand-up hour, OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME, at Soho Theatre Dean Street, following his Edinburgh Festival Fringe engagement.
Matt Lucas Joins OLIVER! West End Cast For Six Weeks Only
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Matt Lucas will star as Fagin in Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, for 6 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre in London beginning in September. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Matt Lucas will star as Fagin in Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, for 6 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre in London beginning in September. Learn more here!
Full Cast and Creatives Set For BULL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep, and Park Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the UK tour of Mike Bartlett's BULL, performed entirely in British Sign Language with creative captions.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep, and Park Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the UK tour of Mike Bartlett's BULL, performed entirely in British Sign Language with creative captions.
FIRE FIRE to Open at Arcola Theatre Ahead of East of England Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
FIRE FIRE, a two-hander by John Webber exploring class tensions in climate activism, will open at Arcola Theatre before embarking on a 16-venue East of England tour, presented by Webber & Co. and Metal Rabbit.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
FIRE FIRE, a two-hander by John Webber exploring class tensions in climate activism, will open at Arcola Theatre before embarking on a 16-venue East of England tour, presented by Webber & Co. and Metal Rabbit.
RENT West End Revival Adds Travis Ross, Bella Brown, & More to Principal Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026
Principal casting announced for RENT at London's Duke of York's Theatre, with Travis Ross, Bella Brown, Billy Nevers, and others joining previously announced Gaten Matarazzo. Booking has been extended due to popular demand.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026
Principal casting announced for RENT at London's Duke of York's Theatre, with Travis Ross, Bella Brown, Billy Nevers, and others joining previously announced Gaten Matarazzo. Booking has been extended due to popular demand.
Denville Hall to Host Theatre Gives Day Across the West End for 100th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Denville Hall, a residential care home for performing arts professionals, announced Theatre Gives Day, with ambassadors including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen making curtain call appearances across West End venues to support its £26 million Centenary Appeal.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Denville Hall, a residential care home for performing arts professionals, announced Theatre Gives Day, with ambassadors including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen making curtain call appearances across West End venues to support its £26 million Centenary Appeal.
From Stage to Westeros: Theatre Veterans in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 5, 2026
Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 5, 2026
Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums.
Full Cast Set For New UK Tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will lead the UK tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, Daisy Goodwin's debut play, directed by Anthony Banks, visiting Cambridge Arts Theatre and several other venues.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will lead the UK tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, Daisy Goodwin's debut play, directed by Anthony Banks, visiting Cambridge Arts Theatre and several other venues.
Full Cast Set For Secret Cinema’s GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
Secret Cinema announced the full cast for GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL, returning to Evolution London in Battersea Park for a strictly limited run, with Kieran Alleyne, Charlotte Avery, and others joining previously announced leads.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
Secret Cinema announced the full cast for GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL, returning to Evolution London in Battersea Park for a strictly limited run, with Kieran Alleyne, Charlotte Avery, and others joining previously announced leads.
Shanay Holmes To Make Solo Concert Debut With The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026
Award-winning performer Shanay Holmes takes center stage for her first-ever solo concert in a special one-night-only performance at Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and conducted by Chris Poon.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026
Award-winning performer Shanay Holmes takes center stage for her first-ever solo concert in a special one-night-only performance at Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and conducted by Chris Poon.
Gielgud Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is next for Gielgud Theatre?
- Gielgud Theatre's next show is 2:22 A Ghost Story which begins performances on 5/25/2024.
- What when was Gielgud Theatre built?
- Gielgud Theatre was built in 1906.
- How many seats does Gielgud Theatre have?
- Gielgud Theatre has 986 seats.
- What were the longest running shows at Gielgud Theatre?
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time which ran from 07/08/2014 to 04/27/2019, Avenue Q which ran from 06/28/2006 to 10/30/2010, The Ferryman (West End) which ran from 06/29/2017 to 05/19/2018, and Tell Me on a Sunday which ran from 04/18/2003 to 02/14/2004
- What show is currently in Gielgud Theatre?
- Gielgud Theatre's current show is Oliver! which began performances on 12/16/2024
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