Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Address:
Lyric Square, King St, Hammersmith, Lyric W6 0QL
London,

BUILT: 1888

SEATING CAPACITY: 450

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

7/28/2020 - 9/19/2020 Sammy (2020)

4/18/2020 - 5/16/2020 Sophocles' Antigone: The Burial at Thebes (2020)

3/5/2020 - 4/4/2020 Love, Love, Love (2020)

10/10/2019 - 11/2/2019 Solaris (2019)

9/5/2019 - 10/6/2019 A Doll's House (2019)

3/29/2019 - 5/11/2019 Ghost Stories (2019)

2/19/2019 - 3/16/2019 The Animals and Children Took to the Streets (2019)

1/18/2019 - 2/16/2019 Leave to Remain (2019)

5/25/2018 - 6/23/2018 Fatherland (2018)

3/15/2018 - 4/7/2018 The Plough and The Stars (2018)

10/3/2017 - 11/4/2017 The Seagull (2017)

4/21/2017 - 5/20/2017 Paul Auster's City of Glass (2017)

3/4/2017 - 4/8/2017 Seventeen (2017)

2/9/1999 - 2/13/1999 The Kissing Dance (1999)

10/20/1994 - 10/20/1994 Cheryomushki (1994)

4/20/1994 - 4/20/1994 Great Balls of Fire (1994)

4/23/1993 - 4/23/1993 Moll Flanders (1993)

4/25/1990 - 5/12/1990 Glory (1990)

12/3/1987 - 1/9/1988 Lyle The Crocodile (1987)

4/8/1987 - 4/8/1987 What About Luv? (1986)

4/8/1987 - 5/2/1987 What About Luv? (1987)

12/11/1984 - 2/2/1985 The Wiz (1984)

12/13/1983 - 1/21/1984 Abbacadabara (1983)

12/22/1982 - 1/29/1983 Nightingale (1982)

12/27/1979 - 12/27/1979 Aladdin (1979)

11/16/1964 - 11/16/1964 The Wayward Way (1964)

4/26/1960 - 4/26/1960 New Cranks (1960)

4/4/1960 - 4/4/1960 Billy Barnes Revue (1960)

12/10/1959 - 12/10/1959 The Demon Barber (1959)

9/8/1959 - 9/8/1959 The Quiz Kid (1959)

10/2/1958 - 10/2/1958 Valmouth (1958)

1/23/1958 - 1/23/1958 Lady at the Wheel (1958)

10/8/1957 - 10/8/1957 Joyce Grenfell: A Miscellany (1957)

8/21/1957 - 8/21/1957 Share My Lettuce (1957)

4/17/1956 - 4/17/1956 Harmony Close (1956)

12/23/1953 - 12/23/1953 At the Lyric (1953)

5/24/1951 - 5/24/1951 The Lyric Revue (1951)

11/26/1948 - 11/26/1948 Oranges and Lemons (1948)

9/4/1947 - 9/4/1947 Tuppence Coloured (1947)

2/24/1932 - 2/24/1932 Derby Day (1932)

7/8/1931 - 7/8/1931 The Fountain of Youth (1931)

4/10/1926 - 4/10/1926 Riverside Nights (1926)

10/23/1924 - 10/23/1924 The Duenna (1924)

7/3/1924 - 7/3/1924 Midsummer Madness (1924)

6/5/1920 - 6/5/1920 The Beggar's Opera (1920)

9/27/1909 - 9/27/1909 Happy Hooligan (1909)

- Innocent As Hell (1960)

- The Beggar's Opera (1980)

- Judgement In Stone (1992)

- Pocahontas (1963)

News

Ray Fearon, Madeline Appiah, and More Will Lead UK Tour of FENCES Photo

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.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season Photo

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.

THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE Musical Trailer Released Ahead of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Ru Photo

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.

Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season Photo

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.

Review: BLACK COMEDY, Orange Tree Theatre Photo

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.

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.

Photos: AN IDEAL HUSBAND is Now Playing at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Photo

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!

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Names Matthew Turbett as New Executive Director Photo

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.

Cast Set for RELICS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Photo

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.

Full Cast Set for Amy Leach's BRASSED OFF at Leeds Playhouse Photo

Full Cast Set for Amy Leach's BRASSED OFF at Leeds Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Brassed Off, a major new staging directed by Olivier Award‑nominated and UK Theatre Awards winner Amy Leach.

Rachel O'Riordan to Direct THE CHILDREN Revival at Lyric Hammersmith Photo

Rachel O'Riordan to Direct THE CHILDREN Revival at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced a revival of Lucy Kirkwood's THE CHILDREN, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan and starring Olivier Award-nominated Dame Meera Syal, marking the play's 10th anniversary.

FENCES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Leeds Playhouse 2026-27 Season Photo

FENCES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Leeds Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.

Full Cast Set for HERCULES Final Extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo

Full Cast Set for HERCULES Final Extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Disney Theatrical Group announced the full company for the final extension of HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Bradley Gibson leading as the title character alongside newly announced cast members joining the production.

Photos: Oscar Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND in Rehearsal Photo

Photos: Oscar Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has rehearsal images ahead of their upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos here!

Tickets Now on Sale for The Pantomime Awards 2026 at Wycombe Swan Photo

Tickets Now on Sale for The Pantomime Awards 2026 at Wycombe Swan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for The Pantomime Awards, which will be held at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, featuring guest performances from Steve Royle, Michael J Bachelor, and Wendi Harriott.

Tamara Lawrance, Jamael Westman Will Lead AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith Photo

Tamara Lawrance, Jamael Westman Will Lead AN IDEAL HUSBAND at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced the cast for AN IDEAL HUSBAND, directed by Nicholai La Barrie, running May 7–June 6, 2026, before transferring to Bristol Old Vic June 10–20.

Fellowship Award Launched In The Memory Of Imogen Kinchin Photo

Fellowship Award Launched In The Memory Of Imogen Kinchin
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

The Imogen Kinchin Fellowship, launched by eight industry leaders, will support emerging cultural leaders on the second anniversary of Kinchin's death on World Theatre Day 2024.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO Will Embark on UK Tour Photo

ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.

Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Makes UK Premiere Photo

Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Makes UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released production photos ahead of the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set for THE PSYCHIC World Premiere at York Theatre Royal Photo

Full Cast Set for THE PSYCHIC World Premiere at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

York Theatre Royal will present the world premiere of THE PSYCHIC, a new thriller by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, starting previews on 29 April 2026 and running until 23 May 2026.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's current show is Sammy which began performances on 7/28/2020.

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

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Shows at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
7/28/2020	-	9/19/2020	Sammy (2020)
4/18/2020	-	5/16/2020	Sophocles' Antigone: The Burial at Thebes (2020)
3/5/2020	-	4/4/2020	Love, Love, Love (2020)
10/10/2019	-	11/2/2019	Solaris (2019)
9/5/2019	-	10/6/2019	A Doll's House (2019)
3/29/2019	-	5/11/2019	Ghost Stories (2019)
2/19/2019	-	3/16/2019	The Animals and Children Took to the Streets (2019)
1/18/2019	-	2/16/2019	Leave to Remain (2019)
5/25/2018	-	6/23/2018	Fatherland (2018)
3/15/2018	-	4/7/2018	The Plough and The Stars (2018)
10/3/2017	-	11/4/2017	The Seagull (2017)
4/21/2017	-	5/20/2017	Paul Auster's City of Glass (2017)
3/4/2017	-	4/8/2017	Seventeen (2017)
2/9/1999	-	2/13/1999	The Kissing Dance (1999)
10/20/1994	-	10/20/1994	Cheryomushki (1994)
4/20/1994	-	4/20/1994	Great Balls of Fire (1994)
4/23/1993	-	4/23/1993	Moll Flanders (1993)
4/25/1990	-	5/12/1990	Glory (1990)
12/3/1987	-	1/9/1988	Lyle The Crocodile (1987)
4/8/1987	-	4/8/1987	What About Luv? (1986)
4/8/1987	-	5/2/1987	What About Luv? (1987)
12/11/1984	-	2/2/1985	The Wiz (1984)
12/13/1983	-	1/21/1984	Abbacadabara (1983)
12/22/1982	-	1/29/1983	Nightingale (1982)
12/27/1979	-	12/27/1979	Aladdin (1979)
11/16/1964	-	11/16/1964	The Wayward Way (1964)
4/26/1960	-	4/26/1960	New Cranks (1960)
4/4/1960	-	4/4/1960	Billy Barnes Revue (1960)
12/10/1959	-	12/10/1959	The Demon Barber (1959)
9/8/1959	-	9/8/1959	The Quiz Kid (1959)
10/2/1958	-	10/2/1958	Valmouth (1958)
1/23/1958	-	1/23/1958	Lady at the Wheel (1958)
10/8/1957	-	10/8/1957	Joyce Grenfell: A Miscellany (1957)
8/21/1957	-	8/21/1957	Share My Lettuce (1957)
4/17/1956	-	4/17/1956	Harmony Close (1956)
12/23/1953	-	12/23/1953	At the Lyric (1953)
5/24/1951	-	5/24/1951	The Lyric Revue (1951)
11/26/1948	-	11/26/1948	Oranges and Lemons (1948)
9/4/1947	-	9/4/1947	Tuppence Coloured (1947)
2/24/1932	-	2/24/1932	Derby Day (1932)
7/8/1931	-	7/8/1931	The Fountain of Youth (1931)
4/10/1926	-	4/10/1926	Riverside Nights (1926)
10/23/1924	-	10/23/1924	The Duenna (1924)
7/3/1924	-	7/3/1924	Midsummer Madness (1924)
6/5/1920	-	6/5/1920	The Beggar's Opera (1920)
9/27/1909	-	9/27/1909	Happy Hooligan (1909)
	-		Innocent As Hell (1960)
	-		The Beggar's Opera (1980)
	-		Judgement In Stone (1992)
	-		Pocahontas (1963)