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

HAMILTON, LES MISÉRABLES, PHANTOM, and OLIVER! Extend in the West End Photo

HAMILTON, LES MISÉRABLES, PHANTOM, and OLIVER! Extend in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

Cameron Mackintosh has announced that LES MISÉRABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, HAMILTON & OLIVER! will all extend booking until March 2027.

Cast Set for VICTORIA: A QUEEN UNBOUND at Watermill Theatre Photo

Cast Set for VICTORIA: A QUEEN UNBOUND at Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

The Watermill Theatre has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Victoria: A Queen Unbound, a new play by Daisy Goodwin, creator of ITV's Victoria.

Catherine Tate Will Play Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! in London Photo

Catherine Tate Will Play Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY! in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy OH, MARY! at Trafalgar Theatre from 27 April until 18 July 2026. Learn more here!

Toby Stephens Will Lead EQUUS Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory Photo

Toby Stephens Will Lead EQUUS Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Toby Stephens will play Dr. Martin Dysart in Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath.

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO Photo

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Photos: SIX New West End Queens in Rehearsal Photo

Photos: SIX New West End Queens in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

The new Queens will take up their crowns in the West End production of Six from Tuesday 24 February, as the production continues its run at the Vaudeville Theatre, now booking until January 2027. Check out photos of the new cast in rehearsal here!

Beatrice Penny-Touré to Play Christine in His Majesty's Theatre's THE PHANTOM OF THE Photo

Beatrice Penny-Touré to Play Christine in His Majesty's Theatre's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Beatrice Penny-Touré will play the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre for 10 weeks only, from Monday, March 2 until Saturday, May 9.

MISS SAIGON to Play a West End Season at the Prince Edward Theatre in 2027 Photo

MISS SAIGON to Play a West End Season at the Prince Edward Theatre in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

Miss Saigon will play a strictly limited West End season in 2027, more than a decade since Miss Saigon last performed in London, at that same theatre.

Pierre Novellie Adds Extra London Show to YOU SIT THERE, I'LL STAND HERE Tour Photo

Pierre Novellie Adds Extra London Show to YOU SIT THERE, I'LL STAND HERE Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Pierre Novellie has added an extra London date to his brand new tour with critically acclaimed show, 'You Sit There, I'll Stand Here'. The extra show will be at London's Leicester Square Theatre.

Cast and Creative Team Set For AVENUE Q West End Return Photo

Cast and Creative Team Set For AVENUE Q West End Return
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the West End return of AVENUE Q, bringing the original Broadway puppets to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Learn more here!

Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin, Evelyn Hoskins Join WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour Photo

Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin, Evelyn Hoskins Join WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin, and Evelyn Hoskins are set to join the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS, enhancing the beloved musical with their acclaimed talents.

Graham Bickley, Rob Houchen, and Kelly Mathieson Join Ramin Karimloo in TO MAURY, WIT Photo

Graham Bickley, Rob Houchen, and Kelly Mathieson Join Ramin Karimloo in TO MAURY, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Graham Bickley, Rob Houchen, and Kelly Mathieson are set to join Ramin Karimloo in the upcoming production of TO MAURY, WITH LOVE.

Full Cast Set For THE HOLY ROSENBERGS at The Menier Chocolate Factory Photo

Full Cast Set For THE HOLY ROSENBERGS at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.

Full Cast Set For Second Year of OLIVER! in the West End Photo

Full Cast Set For Second Year of OLIVER! in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Cameron Mackintosh's production of OLIVER! announces its full cast as the show celebrates its second year in London's West End.

SIX THE MUSICAL Welcomes New Queens and Extends Run at the Vaudeville Theatre Photo

SIX THE MUSICAL Welcomes New Queens and Extends Run at the Vaudeville Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

SIX THE MUSICAL announces an extended booking period at the Vaudeville Theatre, now open for reservations through January 2027. The celebrated production introduces new cast members as it continues to captivate audiences.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time Photo

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 Photo

Photos: ORPHANS By Lyle Kessler At Jermyn Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 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 Photo

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 T Photo

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 Photo

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!

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, The Ferryman (West End) which ran from 6/29/2017 to 5/19/2018, Tell Me on a Sunday which ran from 4/18/2003 to 2/14/2004 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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Shows at the Gielgud Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
12/16/2024	-	4/6/2025	Oliver! (2025) Click Here to Buy Tickets
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) Click Here to Buy Tickets
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)