London Coliseum

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

BUILT: 1904

SEATING CAPACITY: 2358
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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

3/17/2026 - 7/11/2026 Kinky Boots (2026)
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4/11/2025 - 9/7/2025 The Great Gatsby (2025)

3/12/2025 - 3/16/2025 The Little Prince (2025)

2/15/2025 - 2/18/2025 Mary, Queen of Scots (2025)

2/5/2025 - 2/22/2025 The Marriage of Figaro (2025)

1/15/2025 - 1/18/2025 Mary Skeaping's Giselle (2025)

12/2/2024 - 2/21/2025 The Pirates of Penzance (2024)

12/2/2024 - 2/21/2025 The Pirates of Penzance (2024)

11/15/2024 - 12/5/2024 The Elixir of Love ()

10/11/2024 - 10/31/2024 The Turn of the Screw ()

9/27/2024 - 9/27/2024 Suor Angelica ()

9/26/2024 - 10/19/2024 La bohème ()

9/26/2024 - 10/19/2024 La bohème - London Coliseum ()

9/14/2024 - 9/14/2024 Lazgi - Dance of Soul and Love ()

9/11/2024 - 9/11/2024 Kirill Richter & Richter Trio: Sands of Time ()

6/24/2023 - 8/27/2023 We Will Rock You (2023)

4/27/2023 - 5/6/2023 Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs - English National Opera (2023)

4/20/2023 - 4/4/2023 Blue - English National Opera (2023)

3/11/2023 - 4/5/2023 Akhnaten - English National Opera (2023)

2/19/2023 - 2/19/2023 Ballet Icons Gala 2023 (2023)

2/18/2023 - 3/10/2023 The Rhinegold - English National Opera (2023)

2/1/2023 - 2/24/2023 Carmen - English National Opera (2023)

1/12/2023 - 1/22/2023 Swan Lake - English National Ballet (2023)

12/15/2022 - 1/12/2023 Nutcracker - English National Ballet (2022)

11/25/2022 - 12/10/2022 It's a Wonderful Life - English National Opera (2022)

11/8/2022 - 11/8/2022 Gloriana - English National Opera (2022)

11/3/2022 - 12/2/2022 The Yeomen Of The Guard - English National Opera (2022)

9/30/2022 - 11/4/2022 Tosca - English National Opera (2022)

7/31/2022 - 7/31/2022 Peppa Pig: My First Concert (2022)

5/7/2022 - 8/27/2022 My Fair Lady (2022)

4/8/2022 - 4/14/2022 The Handmaid's Tale (2022)

3/14/2022 - 3/22/2022 Cosi fan tutte (2022)

4/23/2020 - 7/19/2020 Hairspray (2021)

6/14/2019 - 8/31/2019 On Your Feet (2019)

4/26/2019 - 6/8/2018 Man of La Mancha (2019)

6/20/2018 - 6/30/2018 Kiss Me, Kate (2018)

4/26/2018 - 6/2/2018 Chess (2018)

6/22/2017 - 8/22/2017 Bat Out of Hell (2017)

4/7/2017 - 5/13/2017 Carousel (2017)

3/15/2017 - 3/24/2017 Partenope (2017)

2/27/2017 - 3/14/2017 The Winter's Tale (2017)

2/9/2017 - 3/25/2017 The Pirates of Penzance (2017)

2/4/2017 - 2/28/2017 Rigoletto (2017)

4/1/2016 - 5/7/2016 Sunset Boulevard (2016)

12/1/2012 - 1/31/2013 The Mikado (2012)

6/27/2007 - 7/14/2007 Kismet (2007)

4/20/2007 - 5/25/2007 On the Town (2007)

3/10/2005 - 5/24/2005 On the Town (2005)

10/12/1989 - 10/12/1989 Street Scene (1989)

9/10/1987 - 11/26/1987 Pacific Overtures (1987)

8/22/1978 - 8/22/1978 The Seven Deadly Sins (1978)

4/21/1960 - 4/21/1960 The Most Happy Fella (1960)

12/17/1959 - 12/17/1959 Aladdin (1959)

4/16/1959 - 4/16/1959 Die Fledermaus (1959)

12/18/1958 - 12/18/1958 Cinderella (1958)

7/31/1958 - 7/31/1958 The Merry Widow (1958)

11/14/1957 - 11/14/1957 Bells Are Ringing (1957)

3/28/1957 - 3/28/1957 Damn Yankees (1957)

12/24/1956 - 12/24/1956 Where the Rainbow Ends (1956)

10/13/1955 - 10/13/1955 The Pajama Game (1955)

10/14/1954 - 10/14/1954 Can-Can (1954)

5/28/1953 - 5/28/1953 Guys and Dolls (1953)

3/15/1952 - 3/15/1952 Call Me Madam (1952)

3/8/1951 - 3/8/1951 Kiss Me, Kate (1951)

6/7/1947 - 6/7/1947 Annie Get Your Gun (1947)

10/17/1946 - 10/17/1946 The Night and the Laughter (1946)

3/30/1944 - 3/30/1944 Something for the Boys (1944)

2/25/1944 - 2/25/1944 The Quaker Girl (1944)

1/25/1944 - 1/25/1944 Skirts (1944)

5/28/1936 - 5/28/1936 Glamorous Night (1936)

11/12/1935 - 11/12/1935 20 to 1 (1935)

7/15/1935 - 9/7/1935 The Gay Deceivers (1935)

12/20/1934 - 12/20/1934 Blackbirds of 1935 (1934)

8/25/1934 - 8/25/1934 Blackbirds of 1934 (1934)

2/28/1934 - 2/28/1934 The Golden Toy (1934)

5/24/1932 - 5/24/1932 Casanova (1932)

4/8/1931 - 4/8/1931 White Horse Inn (1931)

3/17/1924 - 3/17/1924 Polynesia (1924)

3/23/1914 - 3/23/1914 Happy Days (1914)

12/15/1913 - 12/15/1913 And Very Nice Too (1913)

12/16/1912 - 12/16/1912 Pebbles on the Beach (1912)

7/1/1912 - 7/1/1912 The Dancing Viennese (1912)

- Sweeney Todd (2015)

News

THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops In Toledo This April Photo

THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops In Toledo This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026

Ohio welcomes the premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY at The Stranahan, featuring eight performances that bring the Roaring Twenties to life with stunning production and melodies.

EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full L Photo

EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!

English National Opera to Premiere ANGEL'S BONE by Du Yun This May Photo

English National Opera to Premiere ANGEL'S BONE by Du Yun This May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

English National Opera has announced that Du Yun's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Angel's Bone will open at the London Coliseum in October, following its UK premiere in Greater Manchester in May, marking a bold expression of ENO's dual-centre model. Angel's Bone opens at Aviva Studios, Manchester, home of Factory International, on 12 May 2026 before arriving at the London Coliseum on 16 October 2026.

THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops Kansas City This Month Photo

THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops Kansas City This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Music Hall Kansas City from March 17–22, 2026, as the sixth engagement in the 25–26 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.

Photos: Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and More in Rehearsal For KINKY BOOTS at the Lon Photo

Photos: Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and More in Rehearsal For KINKY BOOTS at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released of Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe and X-Factor winner Matt Cardle in the brand-new production of KINKY BOOTS The Musical.

Photos: YENTL in Rehearsal at Marylebone Theatre Photo

Photos: YENTL in Rehearsal at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

Yentl, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s story, is making its international premiere at Marylebone Theatre. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Review: THE OPERA LOCOS, Sadler's Wells Photo

Review: THE OPERA LOCOS, Sadler's Wells
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 26, 2026

If you have ever suspected that opera might benefit from fewer Valkyries and more vaudeville, Opera Locos is here to confirm your prejudice and then sing it at you in Italian.

Rosanna Hyland, Amber Davies, and Sarah Goggin Will Return to BACK TO THE FUTURE For Photo

Rosanna Hyland, Amber Davies, and Sarah Goggin Will Return to BACK TO THE FUTURE For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical's acclaimed alumni cast Rosanna Hyland, Amber Davies and Sarah Goggin will make a special return to the production as ‘Lorraine Baines' at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 9 March.

Amy Di Bartolomeo and Orla O’Sullivan to Lead PRIVATE LIVES at Reading Rep Photo

Amy Di Bartolomeo and Orla O’Sullivan to Lead PRIVATE LIVES at Reading Rep
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

Reading Rep Theatre has announced the latest casting news for the upcoming production of Noël Coward's Private Lives which opens at the theatre this spring.

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.

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Photo

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme, will be at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis.

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo

Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2026- BEACHES Sneak Peek and More Photo

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2026- BEACHES Sneak Peek and More
by - Feb 17, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Full Cast Set For KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum With Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle Photo

Full Cast Set For KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum With Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical. Learn more about the cast here!

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL is Coming to Boch Center Wang Theatre Photo

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL is Coming to Boch Center Wang Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL will grace the stage at Boston's Boch Center Wang Theatre, bringing the energy of London's West End to the U.S. on April 25, 2026.

THE GREAT GATSBY On Sale This Week At Devos Performance Hall Photo

THE GREAT GATSBY On Sale This Week At Devos Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that tickets for the Michigan premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will go on sale Thursday, February 12, 2026 at noon for eight performances.

BAT OUT OF HELL �" THE MUSICAL to Play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for One Night Only Photo

BAT OUT OF HELL �" THE MUSICAL to Play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL will play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for one night only. The West End production features songs by Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, including “I Would Do Anything for Love.” Tickets go on sale this week.

Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE, London Coliseum Photo

Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 7, 2026

Phelim McDermott directing Così fan tutte is a bit like asking a Catholic priest to do Mass in full drag. You know something deliciously outrageous is going to happen. You also know, whether people will like it or not, that it might be exactly what this masterpiece out of step with modern attitudes.

Video: THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Opens in Baltimore Photo

Video: THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Opens in Baltimore
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

The Great Gatsby North American tour is now open in Baltimore! Watch a video of their opening night curtain call, featuring a first look at the company in costume. It stars Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby, Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan, and more.

Guest Blog: 'Art Itself Is Diverse': Indian Baritone Darwin Prakash on Education, Col Photo

Guest Blog: 'Art Itself Is Diverse': Indian Baritone Darwin Prakash on Education, Collaboration and Fun in ENO's COSÌ FAN TUTTE
by Guest Author - Feb 6, 2026

Darwin Prakash burst onto the opera scene in 2019, when he made his professional debut in the chorus at Glyndebourne. Five years before that, he didn’t read music and had no formal singing training. The Indian baritone discusses his meteoric career trajectory and singing the role of Guglielmo in English National Opera (ENO)’s forthcoming production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte...

London Coliseum Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in London Coliseum?

London Coliseum's current show is We Will Rock You which began performances on 6/24/2023.

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 3/22/2017 to 8/22/2017, The Great Gatsby which ran from 4/11/2025 to 9/7/2025, Kinky Boots which ran from 3/17/2026 to 7/11/2026, The Gay Deceivers which ran from 5/23/1935 to 9/7/1935 and

What show is next for London Coliseum?

London Coliseum's next show is Kinky Boots which begins performances on 3/17/2026.

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Shows at the London Coliseum
DATES			PRODUCTION
3/17/2026	-	7/11/2026	Kinky Boots (2026) Click Here to Buy Tickets
4/11/2025	-	9/7/2025	The Great Gatsby (2025)
3/12/2025	-	3/16/2025	The Little Prince (2025)
2/15/2025	-	2/18/2025	Mary, Queen of Scots (2025)
2/5/2025	-	2/22/2025	The Marriage of Figaro (2025)
1/15/2025	-	1/18/2025	Mary Skeaping's Giselle (2025)
12/2/2024	-	2/21/2025	The Pirates of Penzance (2024)
12/2/2024	-	2/21/2025	The Pirates of Penzance (2024)
11/15/2024	-	12/5/2024	The Elixir of Love ()
10/11/2024	-	10/31/2024	The Turn of the Screw ()
9/27/2024	-	9/27/2024	Suor Angelica ()
9/26/2024	-	10/19/2024	La bohème ()
9/26/2024	-	10/19/2024	La bohème - London Coliseum ()
9/14/2024	-	9/14/2024	Lazgi - Dance of Soul and Love ()
9/11/2024	-	9/11/2024	Kirill Richter & Richter Trio: Sands of Time ()
6/24/2023	-	8/27/2023	We Will Rock You (2023)
4/27/2023	-	5/6/2023	Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs - English National Opera (2023)
4/20/2023	-	4/4/2023	Blue - English National Opera (2023)
3/11/2023	-	4/5/2023	Akhnaten - English National Opera (2023)
2/19/2023	-	2/19/2023	Ballet Icons Gala 2023 (2023)
2/18/2023	-	3/10/2023	The Rhinegold - English National Opera (2023)
2/1/2023	-	2/24/2023	Carmen - English National Opera (2023)
1/12/2023	-	1/22/2023	Swan Lake - English National Ballet (2023)
12/15/2022	-	1/12/2023	Nutcracker - English National Ballet (2022)
11/25/2022	-	12/10/2022	It's a Wonderful Life - English National Opera (2022)
11/8/2022	-	11/8/2022	Gloriana - English National Opera (2022)
11/3/2022	-	12/2/2022	The Yeomen Of The Guard - English National Opera (2022)
9/30/2022	-	11/4/2022	Tosca - English National Opera (2022)
7/31/2022	-	7/31/2022	Peppa Pig: My First Concert (2022)
5/7/2022	-	8/27/2022	My Fair Lady (2022)
4/8/2022	-	4/14/2022	The Handmaid's Tale (2022)
3/14/2022	-	3/22/2022	Cosi fan tutte (2022)
4/23/2020	-	7/19/2020	Hairspray (2021)
6/14/2019	-	8/31/2019	On Your Feet (2019)
4/26/2019	-	6/8/2018	Man of La Mancha (2019)
6/20/2018	-	6/30/2018	Kiss Me, Kate (2018)
4/26/2018	-	6/2/2018	Chess (2018)
6/22/2017	-	8/22/2017	Bat Out of Hell (2017)
4/7/2017	-	5/13/2017	Carousel (2017)
3/15/2017	-	3/24/2017	Partenope (2017)
2/27/2017	-	3/14/2017	The Winter's Tale (2017)
2/9/2017	-	3/25/2017	The Pirates of Penzance (2017)
2/4/2017	-	2/28/2017	Rigoletto (2017)
4/1/2016	-	5/7/2016	Sunset Boulevard (2016)
12/1/2012	-	1/31/2013	The Mikado (2012)
6/27/2007	-	7/14/2007	Kismet (2007)
4/20/2007	-	5/25/2007	On the Town (2007)
3/10/2005	-	5/24/2005	On the Town (2005)
10/12/1989	-	10/12/1989	Street Scene (1989)
9/10/1987	-	11/26/1987	Pacific Overtures (1987)
8/22/1978	-	8/22/1978	The Seven Deadly Sins (1978)
4/21/1960	-	4/21/1960	The Most Happy Fella (1960)
12/17/1959	-	12/17/1959	Aladdin (1959)
4/16/1959	-	4/16/1959	Die Fledermaus (1959)
12/18/1958	-	12/18/1958	Cinderella (1958)
7/31/1958	-	7/31/1958	The Merry Widow (1958)
11/14/1957	-	11/14/1957	Bells Are Ringing (1957)
3/28/1957	-	3/28/1957	Damn Yankees (1957)
12/24/1956	-	12/24/1956	Where the Rainbow Ends (1956)
10/13/1955	-	10/13/1955	The Pajama Game (1955)
10/14/1954	-	10/14/1954	Can-Can (1954)
5/28/1953	-	5/28/1953	Guys and Dolls (1953)
3/15/1952	-	3/15/1952	Call Me Madam (1952)
3/8/1951	-	3/8/1951	Kiss Me, Kate (1951)
6/7/1947	-	6/7/1947	Annie Get Your Gun (1947)
10/17/1946	-	10/17/1946	The Night and the Laughter (1946)
3/30/1944	-	3/30/1944	Something for the Boys (1944)
2/25/1944	-	2/25/1944	The Quaker Girl (1944)
1/25/1944	-	1/25/1944	Skirts (1944)
5/28/1936	-	5/28/1936	Glamorous Night (1936)
11/12/1935	-	11/12/1935	20 to 1 (1935)
7/15/1935	-	9/7/1935	The Gay Deceivers (1935)
12/20/1934	-	12/20/1934	Blackbirds of 1935 (1934)
8/25/1934	-	8/25/1934	Blackbirds of 1934 (1934)
2/28/1934	-	2/28/1934	The Golden Toy (1934)
5/24/1932	-	5/24/1932	Casanova (1932)
4/8/1931	-	4/8/1931	White Horse Inn (1931)
3/17/1924	-	3/17/1924	Polynesia (1924)
3/23/1914	-	3/23/1914	Happy Days (1914)
12/15/1913	-	12/15/1913	And Very Nice Too (1913)
12/16/1912	-	12/16/1912	Pebbles on the Beach (1912)
7/1/1912	-	7/1/1912	The Dancing Viennese (1912)
	-		Sweeney Todd (2015)