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
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 28, 2026- THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours
by - Oct 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours
ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO to Tour Through Summer 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026
Fuel extends the tour of Inua Ellams' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO through summer 2027, adding stops including Theatre by the Lake (March 2027) and a four-week London run at Lyric Hammersmith (April–May 2027).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026
Fuel extends the tour of Inua Ellams' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO through summer 2027, adding stops including Theatre by the Lake (March 2027) and a four-week London run at Lyric Hammersmith (April–May 2027).
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Reveals 2027 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026
Rachel O'Riordan's season includes productions directed by Rufus Norris, Sarah Frankcom, and others, featuring new adaptations and the return of Tony Award-winning JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026
Rachel O'Riordan's season includes productions directed by Rufus Norris, Sarah Frankcom, and others, featuring new adaptations and the return of Tony Award-winning JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING.
THE YOUNG TEAM Stage Adaptation to Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2026
National Theatre of Scotland and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre will present the world premiere of The Young Team, a new stage adaptation of Graeme Armstrong's award-winning debut novel, in August 2027 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2026
National Theatre of Scotland and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre will present the world premiere of The Young Team, a new stage adaptation of Graeme Armstrong's award-winning debut novel, in August 2027 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Will Return to Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
The Tony Award-winning play by Jocelyn Bioh returns to London's Lyric Hammersmith Theatre following its critically acclaimed UK premiere. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026
The Tony Award-winning play by Jocelyn Bioh returns to London's Lyric Hammersmith Theatre following its critically acclaimed UK premiere. Learn more here.
Cast Set for CINDERELLA at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced the full cast for its pantomime production of CINDERELLA, written by Joel Horwood and directed by Robin Belfield, featuring Chrissie Bhima in the title role.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced the full cast for its pantomime production of CINDERELLA, written by Joel Horwood and directed by Robin Belfield, featuring Chrissie Bhima in the title role.
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.
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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