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.

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

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
9/22/2026	-	11/1/2026	Oliver! (2025) Buy Tickets
12/16/2024	-	4/6/2025	Oliver! (2025) 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) 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)

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Make New York Premiere This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Following seven West End engagements, two UK tours, and thirty productions across the globe, the Olivier Award-nominated stage thriller 2:22 – A GHOST STORY has set its New York Premiere for this fall at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Ty Fanning, Ami Okumura Jones, Kirsty Bushell, and Pippa Winslow are set to lead the West End return of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ambassadors Theatre for its fourth extension.

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Pierre Novellie Will Bring OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME and DO THE ONE ABOUT... to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Pierre Novellie will perform two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: a brand new stand-up hour, OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME, and DO THE ONE ABOUT..., a limited-run collection of his most celebrated routines from over a decade of comedy.

SIX Extends On The West End
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 6, 2026

The producers of SIX have announced that the West End production has extended its reign at the Vaudeville Theatre, with tickets now on sale. The announcement follows a remarkable period of continued international success.

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Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.

Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Photo

Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Paranormal Activity will make its Canadian Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in a strictly limited engagement. The cast of the Toronto production includes six actors with credits on Broadway, London's West End and touring productions.

AVENUE Q Extends Limited Run at The Shaftesbury Theatre Photo

AVENUE Q Extends Limited Run at The Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

The 20th anniversary production of AVENUE Q has extended its limited run at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, with Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions citing popular demand.

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden Will Lead UK Tour of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN T Photo

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by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden will play Chris' parents in a new UK tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, opening at Birmingham Rep before touring nationally.

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SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.

RAISING GAYS Musical Will Hold West End Concert Reading at Garrick Theatre Photo

RAISING GAYS Musical Will Hold West End Concert Reading at Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

RAISING GAYS, a new musical set in a Somerset town where parents organize a Pride parade float, will present a concert reading at London's Garrick Theatre during Pride weekend, featuring a cast of West End performers.

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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