Piccadilly Theatre
Address:
(Piccadilly Circus) Denman Street
London,
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 | - | ||
| 11/12/2021 | - | 4/27/2024 | |
| 2/13/2020 | - | 12/26/2020 | |
| 10/24/2019 | - | 1/4/2020 | |
| 3/16/2018 | - | ||
| 5/11/2017 | - | 5/13/2017 | |
| 5/8/2017 | - | 5/9/2017 | |
| 5/3/2017 | - | 5/6/2017 | |
| 3/24/2014 | - | ||
| 11/27/2012 | - | 6/29/2013 | |
| 6/22/2011 | - | 10/6/2012 | |
| 7/25/2007 | - | 4/30/2011 | |
| 6/1/2005 | - | ||
| 4/16/2004 | - | 4/23/2005 | |
| 3/19/2003 | - | 6/14/2003 | |
| 2/25/2002 | - | 8/3/2002 | |
| 8/21/2000 | - | 2/3/2001 | |
| 10/12/1999 | - | 8/5/2000 | |
| 10/7/1997 | - | 1/10/1998 | |
| 11/7/1995 | - | 6/29/1996 | |
| 9/27/1994 | - | 10/15/1995 | |
| 12/13/1993 | - | 6/18/1994 | |
| 2/3/1993 | - | 2/3/1993 | |
| 10/22/1992 | - | 12/19/1992 | |
| 3/17/1992 | - | 7/4/1992 | |
| 7/16/1990 | - | 7/16/1990 | |
| 4/23/1990 | - | 5/25/1990 | |
| 10/6/1989 | - | 2/17/1990 | |
| 3/8/1989 | - | 9/2/1989 | |
| 8/15/1988 | - | 8/15/1988 | |
| 9/28/1987 | - | 9/28/1987 | |
| 4/21/1987 | - | 6/6/1987 | |
| 2/19/1987 | - | 2/19/1987 | |
| 11/14/1986 | - | 11/14/1986 | |
| 7/18/1985 | - | 9/20/1986 | |
| 9/20/1984 | - | 6/8/1985 | |
| 3/23/1976 | - | 3/23/1976 | |
| 5/29/1973 | - | 3/2/1974 | |
| 11/6/1972 | - | 11/6/1972 | |
| 7/18/1972 | - | 7/18/1972 | |
| 12/23/1968 | - | 12/23/1968 | |
| 4/24/1968 | - | 4/24/1968 | |
| 11/15/1966 | - | 11/15/1966 | |
| 7/5/1966 | - | 7/5/1966 | |
| 8/1/1964 | - | 8/1/1964 | |
| 2/26/1963 | - | 2/26/1963 | |
| 10/8/1962 | - | 10/8/1962 | |
| 5/5/1960 | - | 5/5/1960 | |
| 10/12/1959 | - | 10/12/1959 | |
| 12/15/1955 | - | 12/15/1955 | |
| 9/15/1955 | - | 9/15/1955 | |
| 4/26/1955 | - | 4/26/1955 | |
| 8/28/1945 | - | 8/28/1945 | |
| 11/4/1943 | - | 11/4/1943 | |
| 8/18/1943 | - | 8/18/1943 | |
| 7/1/1943 | - | 7/1/1943 | |
| 1/1/1932 | - | 1/1/1932 | |
| 1/8/1931 | - | 1/8/1931 | |
| 2/20/1930 | - | 2/20/1930 | |
| 9/8/1929 | - | 9/8/1929 | |
| 4/27/1928 | - | 4/27/1928 | |
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News
SISTER ACT Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
The Olivier-nominated West End production will launch a UK and Ireland tour at the New Wimbledon Theatre on September 11, 2027, with Craig Revel Horwood, Paul Chuckle, and Zoe Birkett in the cast.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
The Olivier-nominated West End production will launch a UK and Ireland tour at the New Wimbledon Theatre on September 11, 2027, with Craig Revel Horwood, Paul Chuckle, and Zoe Birkett in the cast.
Cast Set For PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Molly Rainford, Danny Walters and Bernadette Bangura will lead the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre on March 10, 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Molly Rainford, Danny Walters and Bernadette Bangura will lead the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre on March 10, 2027.
Video: Sharon Rose and Jamie Muscato Perform 'Em And Dex' From ONE DAY - THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring Sharon Rose and Jamie Muscato performing 'Em And Dex.' Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring Sharon Rose and Jamie Muscato performing 'Em And Dex.' Check out the video here!
Neil Morrissey to Join FOURTEEN AGAIN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
Neil Morrissey joins Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett in FOURTEEN AGAIN, a new musical with music and lyrics by Victoria Wood and book by Tom MacRae, at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
Neil Morrissey joins Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett in FOURTEEN AGAIN, a new musical with music and lyrics by Victoria Wood and book by Tom MacRae, at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Video: Jamie Muscato Performs 'You' From ONE DAY The Musical; Full Cast Revealed For West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, the full cast and creative team have been revealed! Plus, watch an all new video of Jamie Muscato's performance of 'You.'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, the full cast and creative team have been revealed! Plus, watch an all new video of Jamie Muscato's performance of 'You.'
Video: Jamie Muscato Sings 'You' From ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2026
Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring Jamie Muscato performing 'You.' Performances for the London transfer are set to start at the Garrick Theatre on Tuesday 17 November, 2026 and welcomes the return of Sharon Rose (Sylvia, Old Vic Theatre; Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre) and Jamie Muscato (Cabaret, Playhouse Theatre; The Great Gatsby, London Coliseum; Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre) as they reprise their celebrated roles as ‘Dex’ and ‘Em.’
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2026
Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring Jamie Muscato performing 'You.' Performances for the London transfer are set to start at the Garrick Theatre on Tuesday 17 November, 2026 and welcomes the return of Sharon Rose (Sylvia, Old Vic Theatre; Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre) and Jamie Muscato (Cabaret, Playhouse Theatre; The Great Gatsby, London Coliseum; Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre) as they reprise their celebrated roles as ‘Dex’ and ‘Em.’
Cast Set For JULIUS CAESAR at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe will present JULIUS CAESAR directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, featuring Kate Duchêne, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Adam Gillen, and Natey Jones. The production marks the first staging of the play in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe will present JULIUS CAESAR directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, featuring Kate Duchêne, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Adam Gillen, and Natey Jones. The production marks the first staging of the play in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Musical Con Reveals Full Programme for Fifth Anniversary Event
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
Musical Con has unveiled its full 2026 programme, bringing together West End and Broadway stars, performers and thousands of musical theatre fans at ExCeL London this October to celebrate its fifth anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
Musical Con has unveiled its full 2026 programme, bringing together West End and Broadway stars, performers and thousands of musical theatre fans at ExCeL London this October to celebrate its fifth anniversary.
Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn, and Rachael Wooding Join CATS UK and Ireland Tour as 'Grizabella'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of CATS touring the UK and Ireland.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of CATS touring the UK and Ireland.
Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
Lucie Jones will reprise her role as Jenna Rink in the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited Christmas season starting December 2026. Tickets are on sale.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
Lucie Jones will reprise her role as Jenna Rink in the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited Christmas season starting December 2026. Tickets are on sale.
Diana Vickers and Le Fil Join CLUB NVRLND at The Vaults
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Diana Vickers will play Wendy Darling in London's Club NVRLND. RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant Le Fil will return to play Tiger Lily. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Diana Vickers will play Wendy Darling in London's Club NVRLND. RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant Le Fil will return to play Tiger Lily. Learn more about the show here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL To Host A Special £25 Fan Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will celebrate five years in the West End this autumn with a very special performance for the show's 'fan fan fans' at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will celebrate five years in the West End this autumn with a very special performance for the show's 'fan fan fans' at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Extends Run at Curve and Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Curve has announced full casting and an extended run for its Christmas musical CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, with Jonny Fines starring as Willy Wonka due to high demand.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Curve has announced full casting and an extended run for its Christmas musical CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, with Jonny Fines starring as Willy Wonka due to high demand.
James Doherty, Daniel Fraser, and More Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical has announced new West End casting as the hit show celebrate 5 years at the Piccadilly Theatre in London this autumn. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical has announced new West End casting as the hit show celebrate 5 years at the Piccadilly Theatre in London this autumn. Learn more here.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For YES, PRIME MINISTER at The Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been set for Yes, Prime Minister at the Barn Theatre. Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey are back in the prequel to the Barn Theatre's 2023 show I'm Sorry, Prime Minister. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
The full cast and creative team have been set for Yes, Prime Minister at the Barn Theatre. Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey are back in the prequel to the Barn Theatre's 2023 show I'm Sorry, Prime Minister. Learn more here!
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Is Now Available to License
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2026
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) just announced the licensing availability of Pretty Woman: The Musical. The musical is available worldwide (excluding Australasia and Europe) and other international/regional restrictions may apply.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2026
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) just announced the licensing availability of Pretty Woman: The Musical. The musical is available worldwide (excluding Australasia and Europe) and other international/regional restrictions may apply.
Bernadette Bangura Will Join WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour as 'Becky'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Bernadette Bangura will join the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS as Becky, replacing Sandra Marvin. Bangura's credits include Moulin Rouge!, Once On This Island, and My Fair Lady.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Bernadette Bangura will join the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS as Becky, replacing Sandra Marvin. Bangura's credits include Moulin Rouge!, Once On This Island, and My Fair Lady.
Full Cast Set For TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
Summer Strallen Will Join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in London as 'Delia Deetz'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Four-time Olivier Award-nominee Summer Strallen, will take on the role of Delia Deetz in the London production of Beetlejuice The Musical for a strictly limited season. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Four-time Olivier Award-nominee Summer Strallen, will take on the role of Delia Deetz in the London production of Beetlejuice The Musical for a strictly limited season. Learn more here!
Video: Sharon Rose Performs Acoustic Version of 'Blackbirds' From ONE DAY - THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring an acoustic performance of the song 'Blackbirds' from the show, performed by Sharon Rose. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring an acoustic performance of the song 'Blackbirds' from the show, performed by Sharon Rose. Check out the video here!
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 03/18/2008 to 03/26/2017, Grease which ran from 08/08/2007 to 04/30/2011, Moulin Rouge! The Musical which ran from 11/12/2021 to 04/27/2024, and Ghost the Musical which ran from 07/19/2011 to 10/06/2012
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