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Gielgud Theatre

Address:
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue

London,

BUILT: 1906

SEATING CAPACITY: 986
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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
12/16/2024 - 4/6/2025 Oliver! (2025)
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9/21/2024 - 11/23/2024 Juno and the Paycock ()
9/9/2024 - 9/9/2024 Oliver! ()
5/25/2024 - 8/4/2024 2:22 A Ghost Story ()
3/6/2024 - 7/27/2024 Opening Night (2024)
9/21/2023 - 1/6/2024 Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (2023)
9/16/2023 - 1/6/2024 Sondheim's Old Friends (2023)
6/7/2023 - 9/2/2023 The Crucible (2023)
3/10/2022 - 8/13/2022 To Kill a Mockingbird (2022)
9/23/2021 - The Mirror and the Light (2021)
5/21/2020 - To Kill A Mockingbird (2020)
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12/10/2019 - 2/1/2019 Girl From the North Country (2019)
8/10/2019 - 11/30/2019 Les Miserables Staged Concert Revival (2021)
9/26/2018 - 12/22/2018 Company (2018)
6/14/2018 - 9/8/2018 Imperium (2018)
6/20/2017 - 10/7/2017 The Ferryman (West End) (2017)
6/22/2013 - 9/21/2013 Private Lives (2013)
2/15/2013 - 6/15/2013 The Audience (2013)
6/22/2012 - 1/5/2013 Chariots of Fire (2012)
11/26/2011 - 2/18/2012 The Ladykillers (2011)
9/17/2010 - 1/15/2011 Yes, Prime Minister (2010)
4/1/2010 - 9/4/2010 Hair (2010)
6/1/2009 - 3/13/2010 Avenue Q (2006)
5/17/2004 - 5/29/2004 Barbara Cook's Broadway! (2004)
4/18/2003 - 1/10/2004 Tell Me on a Sunday (2003)
6/8/1999 - 8/14/1999 Boyband (1999)
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2012)

News


PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

A second extension has been announced for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity, which is now booking through to Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn more here!
Photos: ORPHANS By Lyle Kessler At Jermyn Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026

Jermyn Street Theatre will present Orphans by Lyle Kessler in January 2026, starring Forbes Masson, Chris Walley, and Fred Woodley Evans. See photos of the production.
Review: WOMAN IN MIND, Starring Sheridan Smith
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 7, 2026

Alan Ayckbourn’s 1985 play Woman In Mind is a darkly comic look about mental disintegration and a mid-life ennui that would have rarely been spoken about forty years ago. In the first major West End revival since 2012, director Michael Longhurst presents a startling portrait of a woman who retreats into a fantasy world as a means of coping with her lack of purpose and love in her real life.
Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025

With their production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels currently running, the Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Janie Dee will be staging a one-night-only performance of Coward & Friends with Stefan Bednarczyk.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL and More Nominated For WhatsOnStage Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!
2:22 A GHOST STORY Returns to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

The new cast members for the 2026 UK tour of the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 A GHOST STORY have been announced, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2026.
Full Cast Set For The World Premiere Of HIGH NOON
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough are Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.
AVENUE Q Will Return to the West End With New 20th Anniversary Production
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

The three-time Tony Award winning and Olivier Award nominated musical, AVENUE Q, will return to the West End for its 20th anniversary. Learn more about the show here!
Cast Revealed For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

As rehearsals begin for the West End production, casting has been announced for Paranormal Activity. Melissa James will reprise her Leeds Playhouse role as ‘Lou' alongside fellow Playhouse performers Pippa Winslow as ‘Carolanne' and Jackie Morrison as ‘Etheline Cotgrave'.
First Preview Performances of THE HAMLET PROJECT Will Launch New RADA Residencies Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

RADA and Trish Wadley Productions have announced Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of The Hamlet Project will have a week of previews at RADA to pilot a new RADA Residencies programme.
Layton Williams and George Blagden Join KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025

Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.
Romesh Ranganathan and More Join Cast of WOMAN IN MIND at The Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND in a strictly limited West End run. Learn more here!
Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Full Cast Set For Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels which opens its new season at its home base in London Bridge.
Black British Theatre Awards Reveals 2025 Nominees Shortlist
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025

The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!
Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead WAITRESS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

The hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026. Multi award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead the cast.
Sheridan Smith Will Lead Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

A new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND will star Sheridan Smith in a strictly limited West End run at the Duke of York's Theatre.
HIGH NOON Starring Billy Crudup and Denise Gough Will Premiere at The Harold Pinter Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

The World Premiere of the play HIGH NOON, starring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup as Will Kane and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough as Amy Fowler, opens in December.
CABLE STREET Returns to London at the Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Sell-out sensation Cable Street will return by popular demand to London, opening at Marylebone Theatre this winter. This powerful new iteration brings to life an electrifying reimagining of one of London’s most significant days.

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 7/8/2014 to 4/27/2019, Avenue Q which ran from 6/28/2006 to 10/30/2010, Oliver! which ran from 1/14/2025 to 10/4/2026, The Ferryman (West End) which ran from 6/29/2017 to 5/19/2018 and

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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