Peacock Theatre

Address:
Portugal St, Holborn
London,

SEATING CAPACITY: 999
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Peacock Theatre History

The Peacock Theatre is located in the City of Westminster. The 999-seat house is owned by, and comprises part of the London School of Economics and Political Science campus, who use the theatre for lectures, public talks, conferences, political speeches and open days.

Shows at the Peacock Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION

9/30/2025 - 11/8/2025 Ghost Stories (2025)

5/21/2025 - 6/7/2025 Bat Out of Hell (2025)

10/23/2024 - 11/2/2024 Stories – The Tap Dance Sensation ()

10/17/2024 - 10/19/2024 Manuel Liñán ¡VIVA! ()

10/1/2024 - 10/5/2024 TUTU ()

8/21/2024 - 9/28/2024 A Night with Janis Joplin ()

6/23/2024 - 6/23/2024 Nadiya and Kai - Behind the Magic ()

6/4/2024 - 6/22/2024 Yamato - The Drummers of Japan / Hinotori The Wings of Phoenix ()

5/31/2024 - 6/1/2024 Gandini Juggling - Smashed ()

5/8/2024 - 5/11/2024 The Opera Locos ()

3/30/2024 - 3/30/2024 Graziano Di Prima - Believe ()

10/17/2023 - 10/28/2023 House of Flamenka (2023)

8/22/2023 - 9/2/2023 La Bamba! (2023)

5/3/2023 - 6/10/2023 The Rocky Horror Show (2023)

2/17/2023 - 4/1/2023 Bat Out of Hell (2023)

11/19/2022 - 12/31/2022 The Snowman (2022)

10/11/2022 - 10/22/2022 German Cornejo's Tango After Dark (2022)

9/27/2022 - 10/8/2022 House of Flamenka (2022)

9/12/2022 - 9/17/2022 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Programme B (2022)

9/6/2022 - 9/10/2022 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Programme A (2022)

8/24/2022 - 9/3/2022 Beyond Bollywood (2022)

2/4/2022 - 3/26/2022 Saturday Night Fever | Peacock (2022)

9/11/2019 - 10/19/2019 Fame (2019)

9/11/2018 - 10/20/2018 Taj Express (2018)

11/23/2017 - 12/31/2017 The Snowman (2018)

9/12/2017 - 9/30/2017 Footloose (2017)

6/13/2017 - 7/2/2017 Taj Express (2017)

5/23/2017 - 6/10/2017 Horror (2017)

5/6/2017 - 5/20/2017 Soho - It's not just a place but a state of mind! (2017)

2/21/2017 - 3/11/2017 Mother Africa (2017)

10/16/2012 - 11/4/2012 Flash Mob (2012)

12/10/2003 - 1/11/2004 The Snowman (2003)

5/23/2000 - 5/23/2000 Man of La Mancha (2000)

4/30/1925 - 4/30/1925 On With the Dance (1925)

News

360 ALLSTARS Will Come to The Peacock in June Photo

360 ALLSTARS Will Come to The Peacock in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

360 ALLSTARS, the multi-award winning urban circus blending BMX, basketball, acrobatics, breakdancing, and live music, will play London's Peacock Theatre for a limited run.

RETURN OF THE GODZ Will Play Peacock Theatre Photo

RETURN OF THE GODZ Will Play Peacock Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Head First Acrobats will present RETURN OF THE GODZ at London's Peacock Theatre, featuring an expanded cast of five acrobats in an adults-only show blending circus, acrobatics, and slapstick comedy set in ancient Greece.

Sadler's Wells Will Host Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance This May Photo

Sadler's Wells Will Host Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Sadler's Wells will present a packed season including the Breakin' Convention Festival, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Northern Ballet's GENTLEMAN JACK, and Dada Masilo's HAMLET across its London venues.

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Moves London Season to Sadler's Wells Photo

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Moves London Season to Sadler's Wells
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has moved its London performances to Sadler’s Wells Theatre. The program remains unchanged. Performances will take place in May.

TANGO AFTER DARK is Coming to Sadler's Wells Theatre in November 2026 Photo

TANGO AFTER DARK is Coming to Sadler's Wells Theatre in November 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Germán Cornejo's Tango After Dark will run at Sadler's Wells Theatre in Angel from November 5–9, 2026, featuring ten dancers, a live orchestra, and music by Astor Piazzolla.

THE SUGAR WIFE Playwright Elizabeth Kuti Will Conduct Post-Show Q&A at Theater Wit Photo

THE SUGAR WIFE Playwright Elizabeth Kuti Will Conduct Post-Show Q&A at Theater Wit
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Elizabeth Kuti, whose play THE SUGAR WIFE is receiving its US Premiere in a production by The Artistic Home at Theater Wit, will attend the Friday, April 3 performance and stay for a post-show question and answer session.

Photo: MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA UK Tour First Look Photo

Photo: MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA UK Tour First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present a national tour of MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA, a family-friendly adaptation of the classic story designed for young audiences. See photos of the production.

The Trocks Will Perform at London's Peacock Theatre in May Photo

The Trocks Will Perform at London's Peacock Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

The Trocks, renowned for their comedic ballet performances, will return to Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre from May 2 to 5. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

STORIES - THE TAP DANCE SENSATION Will Return to the West End and UK Tour Photo

STORIES - THE TAP DANCE SENSATION Will Return to the West End and UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

Following a sold-out, highly successful UK premiere in 2024, STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation from RB Dance Company returns this autumn with a three-week run at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, and more.

Peacock Theatre to Host YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan This May Photo

Peacock Theatre to Host YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan This May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

Peacock Theatre will present YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan, a dynamic performance showcasing powerful traditional drumming, on May 12, 2026. Learn more here!

INALA Extends London Run
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026

Due to public demand, INALA, the Grammy-nominated Zulu dance musical which opened at a new purpose-built venue, House of Sisters Grimm on 28 November 2025, has announced a second booking extension.

Cast Set For THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL UK Tour Photo

Cast Set For THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Full casting has been set for the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the upcoming tour and find out how to get tickets here!

BALLET WITH ATTITUDE Kicks Off at Sadler’s Wells Photo

BALLET WITH ATTITUDE Kicks Off at Sadler’s Wells
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

In 2026 Sadler's Wells continues its year-round Ballet with attitude programme, showcasing the range of the genre from beloved classics to contemporary works.

Repertoire Revealed For Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Spring 2026 Tour Photo

Repertoire Revealed For Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Spring 2026 Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

This spring, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will embark on a 14-venue tour of the UK and Ireland presented by Dance Consortium. Learn more about the lineup here!

Preston Nyman and Eva Feiler to Lead DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE UK Premiere At Arcola T Photo

Preston Nyman and Eva Feiler to Lead DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE UK Premiere At Arcola Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Arcola Theatre has announced the cast for the upcoming production of DEAR JACK DEAR LOUISE, featuring Preston Nyman and Eva Feiler, directed by Simon Reade.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 3, 2026- March Broadway Watch Guide and More Photo

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 3, 2026- March Broadway Watch Guide and More
by - Mar 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

I’M EVERY WOMAN Reschedules London Performances Due to Temporary Closure of The Pea Photo

I’M EVERY WOMAN Reschedules London Performances Due to Temporary Closure of The Peacock Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Due to essential building works requiring the temporary closure of the Peacock Theatre, the originally scheduled March engagement of I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical will no longer proceed.

THE SNOWMAN Comes to the Peacock Theatre This Christmas Season Photo

THE SNOWMAN Comes to the Peacock Theatre This Christmas Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

Sadler's Wells will present a new production of THE SNOWMAN at the Peacock Theatre, offering a festive treat with additional programming at their venues.

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.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2026- STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Welco Photo

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2026- STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Welcomes Teen Critics and More
by - Feb 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Peacock Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Peacock Theatre?

Peacock Theatre's current show is Ghost Stories which began performances on 9/30/2025.

How many seats does Peacock Theatre have?

Peacock Theatre has 999 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Peacock Theatre?

Bat Out of Hell which ran from 2/17/2023 to 4/1/2023, The Snowman which ran from 11/19/2022 to 12/31/2022, Taj Express which ran from 9/10/2018 to 10/20/2018, Ghost Stories which ran from 9/30/2025 to 11/8/2025 and

What show is next for Peacock Theatre?

Peacock Theatre's next show is I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical which begins performances on 3/5/2026.

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Shows at the Peacock Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
9/30/2025	-	11/8/2025	Ghost Stories (2025)
5/21/2025	-	6/7/2025	Bat Out of Hell (2025)
10/23/2024	-	11/2/2024	Stories – The Tap Dance Sensation ()
10/17/2024	-	10/19/2024	Manuel Liñán ¡VIVA! ()
10/1/2024	-	10/5/2024	TUTU ()
8/21/2024	-	9/28/2024	A Night with Janis Joplin ()
6/23/2024	-	6/23/2024	Nadiya and Kai - Behind the Magic ()
6/4/2024	-	6/22/2024	Yamato - The Drummers of Japan / Hinotori The Wings of Phoenix ()
5/31/2024	-	6/1/2024	Gandini Juggling - Smashed ()
5/8/2024	-	5/11/2024	The Opera Locos ()
3/30/2024	-	3/30/2024	Graziano Di Prima - Believe ()
10/17/2023	-	10/28/2023	House of Flamenka (2023)
8/22/2023	-	9/2/2023	La Bamba! (2023)
5/3/2023	-	6/10/2023	The Rocky Horror Show (2023)
2/17/2023	-	4/1/2023	Bat Out of Hell (2023)
11/19/2022	-	12/31/2022	The Snowman (2022)
10/11/2022	-	10/22/2022	German Cornejo's Tango After Dark (2022)
9/27/2022	-	10/8/2022	House of Flamenka (2022)
9/12/2022	-	9/17/2022	Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Programme B (2022)
9/6/2022	-	9/10/2022	Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Programme A (2022)
8/24/2022	-	9/3/2022	Beyond Bollywood (2022)
2/4/2022	-	3/26/2022	Saturday Night Fever \| Peacock (2022)
9/11/2019	-	10/19/2019	Fame (2019)
9/11/2018	-	10/20/2018	Taj Express (2018)
11/23/2017	-	12/31/2017	The Snowman (2018)
9/12/2017	-	9/30/2017	Footloose (2017)
6/13/2017	-	7/2/2017	Taj Express (2017)
5/23/2017	-	6/10/2017	Horror (2017)
5/6/2017	-	5/20/2017	Soho - It's not just a place but a state of mind! (2017)
2/21/2017	-	3/11/2017	Mother Africa (2017)
10/16/2012	-	11/4/2012	Flash Mob (2012)
12/10/2003	-	1/11/2004	The Snowman (2003)
5/23/2000	-	5/23/2000	Man of La Mancha (2000)
4/30/1925	-	4/30/1925	On With the Dance (1925)