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London Coliseum

Address:
St. Martin's Lane WC2N 4ES
London,

Built: 1904

Seating Capacity: 2358

London Coliseum History

The London Coliseum is a theatre in St Martin's Lane, Westminster, built as one of London's largest and most luxurious "family" variety theatres. The London Coliseum opened on 24 December 1904, designed by the theatrical architect Frank Matcham for the impresario Oswald Stoll.

Shows at the London Coliseum

Dates Production
3/1/2028 - 7/1/2028
6/4/2027 - 9/18/2027
3/22/2027 - 5/22/2027
7/31/2026 - 9/6/2026
3/17/2026 - 7/11/2026
4/11/2025 - 9/7/2025
3/12/2025 - 3/16/2025
2/15/2025 - 2/18/2025
2/5/2025 - 2/22/2025
1/15/2025 - 1/18/2025
12/2/2024 - 2/21/2025
12/2/2024 - 2/21/2025
11/15/2024 - 12/5/2024
10/11/2024 - 10/31/2024
9/27/2024 - 9/27/2024
9/26/2024 - 10/19/2024
9/26/2024 - 10/19/2024
9/14/2024 - 9/14/2024
9/11/2024 - 9/11/2024
6/24/2023 - 8/27/2023
4/27/2023 - 5/6/2023
4/20/2023 - 4/4/2023
3/11/2023 - 4/5/2023
2/19/2023 - 2/19/2023
2/18/2023 - 3/10/2023
2/1/2023 - 2/24/2023
1/12/2023 - 1/22/2023
12/15/2022 - 1/12/2023
11/25/2022 - 12/10/2022
11/8/2022 - 11/8/2022
11/3/2022 - 12/2/2022
9/30/2022 - 11/4/2022
7/31/2022 - 7/31/2022
5/7/2022 - 8/27/2022
4/8/2022 - 4/14/2022
3/14/2022 - 3/22/2022
4/23/2020 - 7/19/2020
6/14/2019 - 8/31/2019
4/26/2019 - 6/8/2018
6/20/2018 - 6/30/2018
4/26/2018 - 6/2/2018
6/22/2017 - 8/22/2017
4/7/2017 - 5/13/2017
3/15/2017 - 3/24/2017
2/27/2017 - 3/14/2017
2/9/2017 - 3/25/2017
2/4/2017 - 2/28/2017
4/1/2016 - 5/7/2016
12/1/2012 - 1/31/2013
6/27/2007 - 7/14/2007
4/20/2007 - 5/25/2007
3/10/2005 - 5/24/2005
10/12/1989 - 10/12/1989
9/10/1987 - 11/26/1987
8/22/1978 - 8/22/1978
4/21/1960 - 4/21/1960
12/17/1959 - 12/17/1959
4/16/1959 - 4/16/1959
12/18/1958 - 12/18/1958
7/31/1958 - 7/31/1958
11/14/1957 - 11/14/1957
3/28/1957 - 3/28/1957
12/24/1956 - 12/24/1956
10/13/1955 - 10/13/1955
10/14/1954 - 10/14/1954
5/28/1953 - 5/28/1953
3/15/1952 - 3/15/1952
3/8/1951 - 3/8/1951
6/7/1947 - 6/7/1947
10/17/1946 - 10/17/1946
3/30/1944 - 3/30/1944
2/25/1944 - 2/25/1944
1/25/1944 - 1/25/1944
5/28/1936 - 5/28/1936
11/12/1935 - 11/12/1935
7/15/1935 - 9/7/1935
12/20/1934 - 12/20/1934
8/25/1934 - 8/25/1934
2/28/1934 - 2/28/1934
5/24/1932 - 5/24/1932
4/8/1931 - 4/8/1931
3/17/1924 - 3/17/1924
3/23/1914 - 3/23/1914
12/15/1913 - 12/15/1913
12/16/1912 - 12/16/1912
7/1/1912 - 7/1/1912
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News


Meet the Cast of WANTED, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

Performances are now underway for Wanted, the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Wanted here!
NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE Adds Eden Choi and Yollin Lee as Special Guests
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026

The Broadway magic production will feature Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Eden Choi and Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year Yollin Lee during its limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Austin Colby Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026

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Factory International Reveals 2027 Season With Ian McKellen, Philip Glass, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026

Factory International has announced its 2027 season, featuring nine UK and world premieres including a mixed reality play with Ian McKellen and a new production of EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH with composer Philip Glass.
Video: Sharon Rose and Jamie Muscato Perform 'Em And Dex' From ONE DAY - THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026

Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring Sharon Rose and Jamie Muscato performing 'Em And Dex.' Check out the video here!
Tickets on Sale in November For SPIRITED AWAY North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026

Tickets for the North American premiere of the stage adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY will go on sale for a 15-week engagement at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, performed in Japanese with English surtitles.
Video: Jamie Muscato Performs 'You' From ONE DAY The Musical; Full Cast Revealed For West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, the full cast and creative team have been revealed! Plus, watch an all new video of Jamie Muscato's performance of 'You.'
Guest Post: 'I Didn't Come From Opera, I Came From Everywhere Else': Artist Mariam Wallentin On Collaborative Storytelling In ENO's ANGEL'S BONE
by Guest Author - Oct 7, 2026

The Swedish cross-genre artist tells BroadwayWorld about working with Kip Williams, moving the production from Manchester's Aviva Studios to the London Coliseum, and the toll of performing Angel's Bone's darkest scenes.
Video: Jamie Muscato Sings 'You' From ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2026

Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring Jamie Muscato performing 'You.' Performances for the London transfer are set to start at the Garrick Theatre on Tuesday 17 November, 2026 and welcomes the return of Sharon Rose (Sylvia, Old Vic Theatre; Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre) and Jamie Muscato (Cabaret, Playhouse Theatre; The Great Gatsby, London Coliseum; Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre) as they reprise their celebrated roles as ‘Dex’ and ‘Em.’
IPHIGÉNIE EN TAURIDE to Make ENO Premiere Directed by Lyndsey Turner
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026

English National Opera will present Christoph Willuck Gluck's rarely performed opera at the London Coliseum, featuring mezzo-soprano Christine Rice and baritone Jacques Imbrailo. Tickets start at £25, with free admission for under 21s.
New Musical IN MARRAKECH Will Hold Development Workshop in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

Concord Theatricals announced the cast for a development workshop of IN MARRAKECH, a new original musical by Kate Marlais and Alex Young directed by Josh Seymour, featuring Niamh Cusack, Edward Bennett, and Katherine Kingsley.
Photos: TOSCA in Rehearsal at the English National Opera
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

This autumn, English National Opera (ENO) will present a new production of Puccini's Tosca at the London Coliseum, a timeless story of love, power and sacrifice. Check out rehearsal photos here.
THE GREAT GATSBY to Play TPAC's Jackson Hall This March
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026

Tickets for the North American tour of The Great Gatsby at Tennessee Performing Arts Center will go on sale October 2 for performances March 5–14, 2027.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 30, 2026- Duncan Sheik's MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN First Look and More
by - Sep 30, 2026

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CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT Will Open at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

West End stars including Rachel John and Dean John-Wilson will perform festive sing-along concerts in a purpose-built 1000-seat candlelight arena at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland's Show Town.
New Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

Paddington The Musical has announced a new cast including Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj as alternating Paddington performers, as the show celebrates its first year in London.
Video: Michael Ball Performs 'Pure Imagination' Ahead of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

An all new music video has been released featuring Michael Ball OBE performing 'Pure Imagination', from CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Ball will star as Willy Wonka for the limited run at the London Coliseum in 2027. Check out the video here!
Lee Mead to Perform TWENTY YEARS IN TECHNICOLOUR at Adelphi Theatre in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026

Lee Mead will present a solo concert celebrating two decades since winning BBC's Any Dream Will Do and starring in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT at London's Adelphi Theatre on July 11 2027.
TOSCA Will Open at ENO With Direction by Annilese Miskimmon
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026

English National Opera will present a new production of Puccini's TOSCA at the London Coliseum, set in a concert hall within a war-torn European state. The production, directed by Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon, stars soprano Axelle Fanyo.
Cast Set For JANE EYRE at Storyhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike lead a new stage adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel at Storyhouse in Chester. The production features an ensemble cast and marks a fresh take on the classic story.

London Coliseum Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in London Coliseum?
London Coliseum's current show is Kinky Boots which began performances on 3/17/2026.
What when was London Coliseum built?
London Coliseum was built in 1904.
How many seats does London Coliseum have?
London Coliseum has 2358 seats.
What were the longest running shows at London Coliseum?
Bat Out of Hell which ran from 03/22/2017 to 08/22/2017, The Great Gatsby which ran from 04/11/2025 to 09/07/2025, Spirited Away which ran from 03/01/2028 to 07/01/2028, and Kinky Boots which ran from 03/17/2026 to 07/11/2026
What show is next for London Coliseum?
London Coliseum's next show is Spirited Away which begins performances on 03/01/2028

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