Piccadilly Theatre

Address:
(Piccadilly Circus) Denman Street
London,

BUILT: 1928

SEATING CAPACITY: 1200
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Piccadilly Theatre History

The Piccadilly Theatre operated as a cinema early on in its life, making entertainment history when it premiered the very first talking picture to be shown in Britain. The Piccadilly has presented most forms of stage entertainment from Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? To A Night with Dame Edna. There have been a variety of Royal Shakespeare Company productions including Edward II starring Ian McKellen, and Henry Fonda also made his West End debut in the solo play, Clarence Darrow. The 1990’s brought about an array of musicals, ballets and dance, notably the most successful commercial ballet season ever to play in the West End, with Adventures in Motion Pictures’ Swan Lake. Over the years, famous names has starred in a variety of shows such as; Dame Judi Dench, Michael Pennington, Julia MacKenzie, Eric Sykes. Over the years it has also hosted the smash-hit musical Spend Spend Spend starring Olivier award-winning actress, Barbara Dickson, Noises Off starring Lynn Redgrave and the transfer of the multi-award winning Jersey Boys.

Shows at the Piccadilly Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION

11/13/2021 - Moulin Rouge! The Musical (2022)
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11/12/2021 - 4/27/2024 Moulin Rouge! The Musical (2021)

2/13/2020 - 12/26/2020 Pretty Woman (2021)

10/24/2019 - 1/4/2020 Death of a Salesman (2019)

3/16/2018 - Strictly Ballroom (2018)

5/11/2017 - 5/13/2017 Three Sisters (2017)

5/8/2017 - 5/9/2017 Two for the Seesaw (2017)

5/3/2017 - 5/6/2017 Three Comrades (2017)

3/24/2014 - Jersey Boys (2008)

11/27/2012 - 6/29/2013 Viva Forever (2012)

6/22/2011 - 10/6/2012 Ghost the Musical (2011)

7/25/2007 - 4/30/2011 Grease (2007)

6/1/2005 - Guys and Dolls (2005)

4/16/2004 - 4/23/2005 Jailhouse Rock (2004)

3/19/2003 - 6/14/2003 Ragtime (2003)

2/25/2002 - 8/3/2002 My One and Only (2002)

8/21/2000 - 2/3/2001 La Cava (2000)

10/12/1999 - 8/5/2000 Spend, Spend, Spend (1999)

10/7/1997 - 1/10/1998 Cinderella (1997)

11/7/1995 - 6/29/1996 Mack & Mabel (1995)

9/27/1994 - 10/15/1995 Only the Lonely (1994)

12/13/1993 - 6/18/1994 Piaf (1993)

2/3/1993 - 2/3/1993 Robin: Prince of Sherwood (1993)

10/22/1992 - 12/19/1992 Which Witch (1992)

3/17/1992 - 7/4/1992 Moby Dick (1992)

7/16/1990 - 7/16/1990 The Rocky Horror Show (1990)

4/23/1990 - 5/25/1990 King (1990)

10/6/1989 - 2/17/1990 A Little Night Music (1989)

3/8/1989 - 9/2/1989 Metropolis (1989)

8/15/1988 - 8/15/1988 Stop! In The Name Of Love (1988)

9/28/1987 - 9/28/1987 Blues in the Night (1987)

4/21/1987 - 6/6/1987 Lady Day (1987)

2/19/1987 - 2/19/1987 Fascinating Aida (1987)

11/14/1986 - 11/14/1986 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1986)

7/18/1985 - 9/20/1986 Mutiny! (1985)

9/20/1984 - 6/8/1985 Pump Boys and Dinettes (1984)

3/23/1976 - 3/23/1976 Very Good Eddie (1976)

5/29/1973 - 3/2/1974 Gypsy (1973)

11/6/1972 - 11/6/1972 I and Albert (1972)

7/18/1972 - 7/18/1972 Pull Both Ends (1972)

12/23/1968 - 12/23/1968 The Young Visiters (1968)

4/24/1968 - 4/24/1968 Man of La Mancha (1968)

11/15/1966 - 11/15/1966 Man of Magic (1966)

7/5/1966 - 7/5/1966 Strike a Light (1966)

8/1/1964 - 8/1/1964 Instant Marriage (1964)

2/26/1963 - 2/26/1963 Black Nativity (1963)

10/8/1962 - 10/8/1962 Fiorello! (1962)

5/5/1960 - 5/5/1960 The Golden Touch (1960)

10/12/1959 - 10/12/1959 The Love Doctor (1959)

12/15/1955 - 12/15/1955 A Girl Called Jo (1955)

9/15/1955 - 9/15/1955 Romance in Candlelight (1955)

4/26/1955 - 4/26/1955 The Jazz Train (1955)

8/28/1945 - 8/28/1945 Sigh No More (1945)

11/4/1943 - 11/4/1943 Panama Hattie (1943)

8/18/1943 - 8/18/1943 Sunny River (1943)

7/1/1943 - 7/1/1943 The Knight Was Bold (1943)

1/1/1932 - 1/1/1932 All For Joy (1932)

1/8/1931 - 1/8/1931 Folly To Be Wise (1931)

2/20/1930 - 2/20/1930 Here Comes the Bride (1930)

9/8/1929 - 9/8/1929 Open Your Eyes (1929)

4/27/1928 - 4/27/1928 Blue Eyes (1928)

- Man of La Mancha (1969)

- Piaf (1980)

- Annie (2017)

- Sweet Lorraine (1994)

News

Review: BJØRNOV TAR DET PIANO at Chat Noir Photo

Review: BJØRNOV TAR DET PIANO at Chat Noir
by Christian Ranke - Jan 29, 2026

Ingrid Bjørnov's 'Bjørnov Tar Det Piano' is that rare theatrical experience where simplicity becomes profundity, where childlike melodies carry the weight of a lifetime.

Claire Sweeney Will Play Miss Hannigan in the UK and Ireland Tour of ANNIE Photo

Claire Sweeney Will Play Miss Hannigan in the UK and Ireland Tour of ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Claire Sweeney will star as Miss Hannigan in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of the beloved musical ANNIE. The tour will bring this classic story to audiences across the region, showcasing Sweeney's dynamic portrayal of the iconic role.

GRINDR MOM Starring Jessica Martin to Have European Premiere at Waterloo East Theatre Photo

GRINDR MOM Starring Jessica Martin to Have European Premiere at Waterloo East Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Grindr Mom, starring Jessica Martin, will have its European premiere at Waterloo East Theatre, directed by Gerald Armin. When a well‑meaning Mormon mother discovers her son is gay, she does what any loving parent might do… she joins Grindr.

Photos: ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Photo

Photos: ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for One Day: The Musical at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Check out the photos and learn more here!

Matt Cardle Will Lead KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum Photo

Matt Cardle Will Lead KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and award-winning West End actor Matt Cardle will play Charlie Price alongside Johannes Radebe as Lola, in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical.

GET TECHNICAL! Behind The Scenes of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns For 2026 Photo

GET TECHNICAL! Behind The Scenes of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

Global Creatures, Producer of Moulin Rouge! The Musical has announced the return of their popular Get Technical! Behind the Curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Learn more here!

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time Photo

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

A second extension has been announced for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity, which is now booking through to Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn more here!

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Milton Keynes Photo

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Milton Keynes
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026

The first-ever UK and Ireland tour of the West End musical TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 27 Jan - Sat 7 Feb 2026. Learn more here!

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL and More Nominated For WhatsOnStage Awards Photo

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL and More Nominated For WhatsOnStage Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!

Interview: 'The Audience is What Makes It Amazing': Karis Anderson And Alistair Bramm Photo

Interview: 'The Audience is What Makes It Amazing': Karis Anderson And Alistair Brammer on Joining MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 18, 2025

Last month, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed new cast members, including Karis Anderson as Satine and Alistair Brammer as Christian, the two leads of the show. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Anderson and Brammer about taking on the respective roles of Satine and Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. We discussed what made each of them want to be a part of the production, what makes this such a unique musical and even some of their favourite moments from the show!

Cast Revealed For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY in London Photo

Cast Revealed For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

As rehearsals begin for the West End production, casting has been announced for Paranormal Activity. Melissa James will reprise her Leeds Playhouse role as ‘Lou' alongside fellow Playhouse performers Pippa Winslow as ‘Carolanne' and Jackie Morrison as ‘Etheline Cotgrave'.

Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE Photo

Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Black British Theatre Awards Reveals 2025 Nominees Shortlist Photo

Black British Theatre Awards Reveals 2025 Nominees Shortlist
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025

The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!

Full Cast Set For World Premiere of THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS Photo

Full Cast Set For World Premiere of THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Papatango and Park Theatre have announced full casting for the world première of 2024 Papatango New Writing Prize winner Hannah Doran's The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.

Karis Anderson and Alistair Brammer Join MOULIN ROUGE! in London as Performances Exte Photo

Karis Anderson and Alistair Brammer Join MOULIN ROUGE! in London as Performances Extend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has announced new West End cast members as the show extends into its fifth year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London. Learn more here!

Full Cast Set For GET DOWN TONIGHT �" The Official KC and The Sunshine Band Musical Photo

Full Cast Set For GET DOWN TONIGHT �" The Official KC and The Sunshine Band Musical
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

The story of KC and the Sunshine Band, GET DOWN TONIGHT follows the early years of singer, songwriter, producer and musician Harry Wayne Casey (KC). Learn more here!

The Black British Theatre Awards 2025 Set For The Piccadilly Theatre Photo

The Black British Theatre Awards 2025 Set For The Piccadilly Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs) have announced that the 2025 ceremony will take place on Sunday, 26 October 2025, at London's legendary Piccadilly Theatre, home to Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Finds Full Company Photo

THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Finds Full Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025

The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.

Jamie Muscato Adds Second Performance at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo

Jamie Muscato Adds Second Performance at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

West End star JAMIE MUSCATO will now present both a matinee and an evening performance of his solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn how to purchase tickets here!

Full Cast Set for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL in Concert Photo

Full Cast Set for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025

Ben Joyce, Zachary James, Christine Allado, Dex Lee and Adam Strong will lead an onstage company of over 50 in the UK professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre. Learn more!

Piccadilly Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Piccadilly Theatre?

Piccadilly Theatre's current show is Moulin Rouge! The Musical which began performances on 11/13/2021.

What when was Piccadilly Theatre built?

Piccadilly Theatre was built in 1928.

How many seats does Piccadilly Theatre have?

Piccadilly Theatre has 1200 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Piccadilly Theatre?

Jersey Boys which ran from 3/18/2008 to 3/26/2017, Grease which ran from 8/8/2007 to 4/30/2011, Moulin Rouge! The Musical which ran from 11/12/2021 to 4/27/2024, Ghost the Musical which ran from 7/19/2011 to 10/6/2012 and

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Shows at the Piccadilly Theatre
DATES			PRODUCTION
11/13/2021	-		Moulin Rouge! The Musical (2022) Click Here to Buy Tickets
11/12/2021	-	4/27/2024	Moulin Rouge! The Musical (2021)
2/13/2020	-	12/26/2020	Pretty Woman (2021)
10/24/2019	-	1/4/2020	Death of a Salesman (2019)
3/16/2018	-		Strictly Ballroom (2018)
5/11/2017	-	5/13/2017	Three Sisters (2017)
5/8/2017	-	5/9/2017	Two for the Seesaw (2017)
5/3/2017	-	5/6/2017	Three Comrades (2017)
3/24/2014	-		Jersey Boys (2008)
11/27/2012	-	6/29/2013	Viva Forever (2012)
6/22/2011	-	10/6/2012	Ghost the Musical (2011)
7/25/2007	-	4/30/2011	Grease (2007)
6/1/2005	-		Guys and Dolls (2005)
4/16/2004	-	4/23/2005	Jailhouse Rock (2004)
3/19/2003	-	6/14/2003	Ragtime (2003)
2/25/2002	-	8/3/2002	My One and Only (2002)
8/21/2000	-	2/3/2001	La Cava (2000)
10/12/1999	-	8/5/2000	Spend, Spend, Spend (1999)
10/7/1997	-	1/10/1998	Cinderella (1997)
11/7/1995	-	6/29/1996	Mack & Mabel (1995)
9/27/1994	-	10/15/1995	Only the Lonely (1994)
12/13/1993	-	6/18/1994	Piaf (1993)
2/3/1993	-	2/3/1993	Robin: Prince of Sherwood (1993)
10/22/1992	-	12/19/1992	Which Witch (1992)
3/17/1992	-	7/4/1992	Moby Dick (1992)
7/16/1990	-	7/16/1990	The Rocky Horror Show (1990)
4/23/1990	-	5/25/1990	King (1990)
10/6/1989	-	2/17/1990	A Little Night Music (1989)
3/8/1989	-	9/2/1989	Metropolis (1989)
8/15/1988	-	8/15/1988	Stop! In The Name Of Love (1988)
9/28/1987	-	9/28/1987	Blues in the Night (1987)
4/21/1987	-	6/6/1987	Lady Day (1987)
2/19/1987	-	2/19/1987	Fascinating Aida (1987)
11/14/1986	-	11/14/1986	A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1986)
7/18/1985	-	9/20/1986	Mutiny! (1985)
9/20/1984	-	6/8/1985	Pump Boys and Dinettes (1984)
3/23/1976	-	3/23/1976	Very Good Eddie (1976)
5/29/1973	-	3/2/1974	Gypsy (1973)
11/6/1972	-	11/6/1972	I and Albert (1972)
7/18/1972	-	7/18/1972	Pull Both Ends (1972)
12/23/1968	-	12/23/1968	The Young Visiters (1968)
4/24/1968	-	4/24/1968	Man of La Mancha (1968)
11/15/1966	-	11/15/1966	Man of Magic (1966)
7/5/1966	-	7/5/1966	Strike a Light (1966)
8/1/1964	-	8/1/1964	Instant Marriage (1964)
2/26/1963	-	2/26/1963	Black Nativity (1963)
10/8/1962	-	10/8/1962	Fiorello! (1962)
5/5/1960	-	5/5/1960	The Golden Touch (1960)
10/12/1959	-	10/12/1959	The Love Doctor (1959)
12/15/1955	-	12/15/1955	A Girl Called Jo (1955)
9/15/1955	-	9/15/1955	Romance in Candlelight (1955)
4/26/1955	-	4/26/1955	The Jazz Train (1955)
8/28/1945	-	8/28/1945	Sigh No More (1945)
11/4/1943	-	11/4/1943	Panama Hattie (1943)
8/18/1943	-	8/18/1943	Sunny River (1943)
7/1/1943	-	7/1/1943	The Knight Was Bold (1943)
1/1/1932	-	1/1/1932	All For Joy (1932)
1/8/1931	-	1/8/1931	Folly To Be Wise (1931)
2/20/1930	-	2/20/1930	Here Comes the Bride (1930)
9/8/1929	-	9/8/1929	Open Your Eyes (1929)
4/27/1928	-	4/27/1928	Blue Eyes (1928)
	-		Man of La Mancha (1969)
	-		Piaf (1980)
	-		Annie (2017)
	-		Sweet Lorraine (1994)

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