Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Address:
Lyric Square, King St, Hammersmith, Lyric W6 0QL
London,
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre History
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is one of London‘s leading producing theatres. For a hundred and twenty five years, we have welcomed some of the world’s finest writers, directors, actors and theatre companies to our stage. From Harold Pinter to Tanika Gupta; Sir John Gielgud to Sheila Hancock; Complicite to Frantic Assembly.
Shows at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | - | 10/3/2026 | |
| 7/28/2020 | - | 9/19/2020 | |
| 4/18/2020 | - | 5/16/2020 | |
| 3/5/2020 | - | 4/4/2020 | |
| 10/10/2019 | - | 11/2/2019 | |
| 9/5/2019 | - | 10/6/2019 | |
| 3/29/2019 | - | 5/11/2019 | |
| 2/19/2019 | - | 3/16/2019 | |
| 1/18/2019 | - | 2/16/2019 | |
| 5/25/2018 | - | 6/23/2018 | |
| 3/15/2018 | - | 4/7/2018 | |
| 10/3/2017 | - | 11/4/2017 | |
| 4/21/2017 | - | 5/20/2017 | |
| 3/4/2017 | - | 4/8/2017 | |
| 2/9/1999 | - | 2/13/1999 | |
| 10/20/1994 | - | 10/20/1994 | |
| 4/20/1994 | - | 4/20/1994 | |
| 4/23/1993 | - | 4/23/1993 | |
| 4/25/1990 | - | 5/12/1990 | |
| 12/3/1987 | - | 1/9/1988 | |
| 4/8/1987 | - | 4/8/1987 | |
| 4/8/1987 | - | 5/2/1987 | |
| 12/11/1984 | - | 2/2/1985 | |
| 12/13/1983 | - | 1/21/1984 | |
| 12/22/1982 | - | 1/29/1983 | |
| 12/27/1979 | - | 12/27/1979 | |
| 11/16/1964 | - | 11/16/1964 | |
| 4/26/1960 | - | 4/26/1960 | |
| 4/4/1960 | - | 4/4/1960 | |
| 12/10/1959 | - | 12/10/1959 | |
| 9/8/1959 | - | 9/8/1959 | |
| 10/2/1958 | - | 10/2/1958 | |
| 1/23/1958 | - | 1/23/1958 | |
| 10/8/1957 | - | 10/8/1957 | |
| 8/21/1957 | - | 8/21/1957 | |
| 4/17/1956 | - | 4/17/1956 | |
| 12/23/1953 | - | 12/23/1953 | |
| 5/24/1951 | - | 5/24/1951 | |
| 11/26/1948 | - | 11/26/1948 | |
| 9/4/1947 | - | 9/4/1947 | |
| 2/24/1932 | - | 2/24/1932 | |
| 7/8/1931 | - | 7/8/1931 | |
| 4/10/1926 | - | 4/10/1926 | |
| 10/23/1924 | - | 10/23/1924 | |
| 7/3/1924 | - | 7/3/1924 | |
| 6/5/1920 | - | 6/5/1920 | |
| 9/27/1909 | - | 9/27/1909 | |
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News
Video: ON YOUR BIKE BAFFO Shares Preview Ahead of Lyric Hammersmith Run
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2026
Oh! Productions brings back its clown character Baffo for a cycle-themed family show at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, featuring live music and slapstick bike stunts for young audiences. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2026
Oh! Productions brings back its clown character Baffo for a cycle-themed family show at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, featuring live music and slapstick bike stunts for young audiences. Watch the video!
Video: Inside FENCES Rehearsals at Lyric Hammersmith
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith shared a rehearsal trailer for August Wilson's FENCES, offering a first look at the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama ahead of its return to UK stages. Watch the new video now!
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith shared a rehearsal trailer for August Wilson's FENCES, offering a first look at the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama ahead of its return to UK stages. Watch the new video now!
Joel Montague Will Lead HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Joel Montague will play The Grinch in Tom Wright's inaugural production at Leeds Playhouse, marking the UK premiere following the musical's Broadway run.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Joel Montague will play The Grinch in Tom Wright's inaugural production at Leeds Playhouse, marking the UK premiere following the musical's Broadway run.
Photos: August Wilson's FENCES UK Tour in Rehearseal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026
Headlong has released rehearsal images for their brand new production of August Wilson’s Fences, touring the UK this autumn. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026
Headlong has released rehearsal images for their brand new production of August Wilson’s Fences, touring the UK this autumn. Check out the photos here!
NOT NOW, BERNARD UK Tour to Launch in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Roustabout Theatre's stage adaptation of David McKee's NOT NOW, BERNARD will tour the UK from September 2026 to February 2027, opening at The Egg Theatre in Bath.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Roustabout Theatre's stage adaptation of David McKee's NOT NOW, BERNARD will tour the UK from September 2026 to February 2027, opening at The Egg Theatre in Bath.
Simon-Anthony Rhoden and Everal A Walsh Join FENCES UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
Headlong has announced further casting for their brand new production of August Wilson's Fences, touring the UK this autumn. Learn more about the cast here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
Headlong has announced further casting for their brand new production of August Wilson's Fences, touring the UK this autumn. Learn more about the cast here.
Full Cast and Creatives Set For BULL UK Tour
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.
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.
Video: Lyric Hammersmith Releases RELICS Trailer Ahead of World Premiere
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2026
A trailer for RELICS, the world premiere of Ben Ockrent's darkly comic family drama, is now playing at Lyric Hammersmith through 18 July. Charly Clive, JJ Feild, Sally Phillips, and Sam Swainsbury star. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2026
A trailer for RELICS, the world premiere of Ben Ockrent's darkly comic family drama, is now playing at Lyric Hammersmith through 18 July. Charly Clive, JJ Feild, Sally Phillips, and Sam Swainsbury star. Watch the video!
Sophie Okonedo Will Lead A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The production is Brian Friel's reworking of Turgenev's classic play.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The production is Brian Friel's reworking of Turgenev's classic play.
Cast Set For THE CHILDREN at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
Full casting announced for Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 10th anniversary production of THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood, with Meera Syal, Declan Conlon, and Kerry Fox joining the cast.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
Full casting announced for Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 10th anniversary production of THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood, with Meera Syal, Declan Conlon, and Kerry Fox joining the cast.
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Bristol Old Vic Present Bill Cashmore Award
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Bristol Old Vic announced a new partnership to co-present the Bill Cashmore Award, offering UK writers aged 18–30 the chance to have their one-act play professionally produced at both venues.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Bristol Old Vic announced a new partnership to co-present the Bill Cashmore Award, offering UK writers aged 18–30 the chance to have their one-act play professionally produced at both venues.
Ray Fearon, Madeline Appiah, and More Will Lead UK Tour of FENCES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Headlong announced the cast for its UK tour of August Wilson's FENCES, directed by Daniel Bailey. Ray Fearon leads as Troy, joined by Madeline Appiah, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, and Josh Tedeku in the first major revival in over a decade.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Headlong announced the cast for its UK tour of August Wilson's FENCES, directed by Daniel Bailey. Ray Fearon leads as Troy, joined by Madeline Appiah, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, and Josh Tedeku in the first major revival in over a decade.
LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.
THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE Musical Trailer Released Ahead of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Run
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026
A new trailer has arrived for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE, the musical adaptation heading to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. The production follows a scheming crocodile whose jungle plans are foiled by fellow creatures summoning the courage to stop him.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026
A new trailer has arrived for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE, the musical adaptation heading to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. The production follows a scheming crocodile whose jungle plans are foiled by fellow creatures summoning the courage to stop him.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
Review: BLACK COMEDY, Orange Tree Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - May 28, 2026
There is exactly one joke in Peter Shaffer's 1965 farce: when the lights come on, the characters are in the dark. Everything else — the borrowed furniture, the hapless sculptor, the stern colonel, the ex-girlfriend arriving at the worst possible moment — is just escalation.
by Franco Milazzo - May 28, 2026
There is exactly one joke in Peter Shaffer's 1965 farce: when the lights come on, the characters are in the dark. Everything else — the borrowed furniture, the hapless sculptor, the stern colonel, the ex-girlfriend arriving at the worst possible moment — is just escalation.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Drama Desk winners announced & Jeff Awards halt non-Equity Adjudication
by Alex Freeman - May 18, 2026
In New York, awards season rolls on: Schmigadoon! and Ragtime led the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, Dorian Award nominations have been announced, and John Lithgow is slated for a lifetime achievement honor. Chicago’s Jeff Awards have halted non-Equity adjudication to overhaul policies following community backlash, while the UK’s National Theatre is launching a 12-venue partnership to rescue a collapsing regional touring network. We round out the news with a wave of key executive appointments in Massachusetts, Dallas, and London, a breakdown of Australia’s complex new $1.1 billion arts budget, and the return of BroadwayWorld's My Show’s Curtain Call for the 2025-2026 season.
by Alex Freeman - May 18, 2026
In New York, awards season rolls on: Schmigadoon! and Ragtime led the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, Dorian Award nominations have been announced, and John Lithgow is slated for a lifetime achievement honor. Chicago’s Jeff Awards have halted non-Equity adjudication to overhaul policies following community backlash, while the UK’s National Theatre is launching a 12-venue partnership to rescue a collapsing regional touring network. We round out the news with a wave of key executive appointments in Massachusetts, Dallas, and London, a breakdown of Australia’s complex new $1.1 billion arts budget, and the return of BroadwayWorld's My Show’s Curtain Call for the 2025-2026 season.
Photos: AN IDEAL HUSBAND is Now Playing at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released new photos from their production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos and learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released new photos from their production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos and learn more here!
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Names Matthew Turbett as New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Matthew Turbett, formerly General Manager at ATG's Savoy and Phoenix theatres, has been named Executive Director and Joint CEO of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, replacing Amy Belson, who is departing to lead Luton Cultural Trust.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Matthew Turbett, formerly General Manager at ATG's Savoy and Phoenix theatres, has been named Executive Director and Joint CEO of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, replacing Amy Belson, who is departing to lead Luton Cultural Trust.
Cast Set for RELICS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Charly Clive, JJ Feild, Sally Phillips, and Sam Swainsbury will star in RELICS, a new dark comedy by Olivier Award nominee Ben Ockrent, directed by Michael Longhurst at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Charly Clive, JJ Feild, Sally Phillips, and Sam Swainsbury will star in RELICS, a new dark comedy by Olivier Award nominee Ben Ockrent, directed by Michael Longhurst at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is currently in Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's current show is The Children which began performances on 09/02/2026
- What when was Lyric Hammersmith Theatre built?
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre was built in 1888.
- How many seats does Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have?
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has 450 seats.
- What were the longest running shows at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
- Sammy which ran from 08/05/2020 to 12/31/2020, The Wiz which ran from 12/11/1984 to 02/02/1985, Ghost Stories which ran from 03/29/2019 to 05/11/2019, and Abbacadabara which ran from 12/13/1983 to 01/21/1984
- What show is next for Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's next show is The Children which begins performances on 09/02/2026
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