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BUILT: 1663
SEATING CAPACITY: 2283
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Theatre Royal, Drury Lane History
For more than 100 years the theatre has become famous for staging some of the most ambitious, breath-taking spectacles seen on a West End stage. Audiences over the decades have been delighted and astounded by chariot races in Ben Hur, the Derby and an earthquake in The Hope, the Battle of Rorke’s Drift in Youth, and a train crash in The Whip, as well as sinking ships, air balloons and underwater fights – not to mention the Chelsea Flower Show, Madame Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors, the flooding of Paris and Alpine avalanches.
Shows at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
DATES PRODUCTION 8/27/2021 - 9/8/2024 Frozen the Musical (2021) 5/17/2013 - 1/1/0000 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2013) 5/6/2011 - 2/24/2013 Shrek the Musical (2011) 12/13/2008 - 1/8/2011 Oliver! (2009) 5/9/2007 - 7/19/2008 Lord of the Rings (2007) 10/29/2006 - 10/29/2006 Strictly Ballroom (2006) 10/2/2005 - 10/2/2005 Little Women (2005) 11/9/2004 - 11/9/2004 The Producers (2004) 10/7/2003 - 1/17/2004 Anything Goes (2002) 7/21/2001 - 8/30/2003 My Fair Lady (2001) 7/18/2000 - 2/24/2001 The Witches of Eastwick (2000) 12/8/1996 - 12/8/1996 Follies (1996) 7/20/1989 - 7/20/1989 Miss Saigon (1989) 5/21/1989 - 5/21/1989 Nymph Errant (1989) 2/21/1988 - 2/21/1988 Mack & Mabel (1988) 8/8/1984 - 1/7/1989 42nd Street (1984) 11/14/1983 - 1/28/1984 Dancin' (1983) 5/26/1982 - 10/29/1983 The Pirates of Penzance (1982) 2/26/1981 - 2/26/1981 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1981) 7/2/1980 - 11/15/1980 Sweeney Todd (1980) 7/22/1976 - 3/31/1979 A Chorus Line (1976) 5/1/1974 - 5/1/1974 Billy (1974) 5/16/1973 - 5/16/1973 No, No, Nanette (1973) 5/3/1972 - 5/3/1972 Gone with the Wind (1972) 7/9/1970 - 7/9/1970 The Great Waltz (1970) 2/20/1969 - 2/20/1969 Mame (1969) 12/5/1967 - 12/5/1967 The Four Musketeers (1967) 12/2/1965 - 12/2/1965 Hello, Dolly! (1965) 8/19/1964 - 8/19/1964 Camelot (1964) 11/7/1963 - 11/7/1963 The Boys from Syracuse (1963) 4/30/1958 - 4/30/1958 My Fair Lady (1958) 11/15/1956 - 11/15/1956 Fanny (1956) 1/25/1956 - 1/25/1956 Plain and Fancy (1956) 10/8/1953 - 10/8/1953 The King and I (1953) 11/1/1951 - 11/1/1951 South Pacific (1951) 6/7/1950 - 6/7/1950 Carousel (1950) 4/29/1947 - 4/29/1947 Oklahoma! (1947) 12/19/1946 - 12/19/1946 Pacific 1860 (1946) 3/23/1939 - 3/23/1939 The Dancing Years (1939) 6/9/1938 - 6/9/1938 The Sun Never Sets (1938) 9/1/1937 - 9/1/1937 Crest of the Wave (1937) 9/11/1936 - 9/11/1936 Careless Rapture (1936) 5/7/1936 - 5/7/1936 Rise and Shine (1936) 5/2/1935 - 5/2/1935 Glamorous Night (1935) 4/9/1934 - 4/9/1934 Three Sisters (1934) 9/8/1933 - 9/8/1933 Ball at the Savoy (1933) 10/31/1932 - 10/31/1932 Wild Violets (1932) 10/13/1931 - 10/13/1931 Cavalcade (1931) 1/9/1931 - 1/9/1931 Song of the Drum (1931) 3/28/1930 - 3/28/1930 The Three Musketeers (1930) 4/4/1929 - 4/4/1929 The New Moon (1929) 5/3/1928 - 5/3/1928 Show Boat (1928) 4/7/1927 - 4/7/1927 The Desert Song (1927) 3/20/1925 - 3/20/1925 Rose-Marie (1925) 12/26/1919 - 12/26/1919 Cinderella (1919) 8/28/1918 - 8/28/1918 Shanghai (1918) 6/19/1916 - 6/19/1916 Razzle-Dazzle (1916) 11/27/1843 - 11/27/1843 The Bohemian Girl (1843) - Land of Smiles (1931) - Hello, Dolly! (1979)
News
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!
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 11, 2025- MARJORIE PRIME Opens On Broadway and More
by - Dec 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Jo Foster, Katie Brayben and More in INTO THE WOODS at the Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos of London Theatre Company's Into The Woods. The major new production is helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos of London Theatre Company's Into The Woods. The major new production is helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt.
Alex Newell, Cedric Neal, and More Will Lead ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Concert in London
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
A one-night-only concert production of Once On This Island will be performed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next year. The performance will be on Sunday, 8 February 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
A one-night-only concert production of Once On This Island will be performed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next year. The performance will be on Sunday, 8 February 2026. Learn more here!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
WALLACE & GROMIT AND SHAUN THE SHEEP Set for West End Christmas Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep will take the stage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for a one-night Christmas trilogy event on 21 December 2025. The evening will feature three Aardman short films with their scores performed live by a 45-piece orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep will take the stage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for a one-night Christmas trilogy event on 21 December 2025. The evening will feature three Aardman short films with their scores performed live by a 45-piece orchestra.
Ramin Karimloo, Diego Andrés Rodriguez, & More Join LOVE LIFE Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025
This February, the West End theatre community will come together for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys, the men’s health charity working to break the silence around male cancer. Ramin Karimloo, Tom Francis, Diego Andrés Rodríguez, and more will be in attendance.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025
This February, the West End theatre community will come together for Love Life: West End Unites Against Cancer, a one-night-only concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in support of One For The Boys, the men’s health charity working to break the silence around male cancer. Ramin Karimloo, Tom Francis, Diego Andrés Rodríguez, and more will be in attendance.
WALLACE & GROMIT FEAT. SHAUN THE SHEEP: A CRACKING CHRISTMAS TRILOGY Comes to Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep will make their long-awaited West End debut, taking centre stage up on the big screen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for a grand Christmas trilogy of three beloved films in concert.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025
Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep will make their long-awaited West End debut, taking centre stage up on the big screen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for a grand Christmas trilogy of three beloved films in concert.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: Disney Unveils Photos from New HERCULES Musical on Disney Destiny Cruise Ship
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
Disney has released new first-look photos from the world premiere of Disney's Hercules, the Broadway-style live musical from Disney Cruise Line. Check out photos here, featuring beloved characters like Hercules, Meg, Hades, Pegasus, and more!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
Disney has released new first-look photos from the world premiere of Disney's Hercules, the Broadway-style live musical from Disney Cruise Line. Check out photos here, featuring beloved characters like Hercules, Meg, Hades, Pegasus, and more!
Video: Corey J. Bradford, Matthew Patrick Quinn, & More in HERCULES on the Disney Destiny
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
On November 20, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Destiny, will set sail for its Maiden Voyage, featuring the world premiere of the Broadway-style musical adaptation of Disney's Hercules. Take a look at new video footage, featuring beloved songs like 'Go the Distance,' performed by Corey J. Bradford as the title character!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
On November 20, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Destiny, will set sail for its Maiden Voyage, featuring the world premiere of the Broadway-style musical adaptation of Disney's Hercules. Take a look at new video footage, featuring beloved songs like 'Go the Distance,' performed by Corey J. Bradford as the title character!
Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2025
Watch a video of the cast of Disney's Hercules in London sing a new song written for the musical, 'Great Bolts of Thunder.' Written by Alan Menken and David Zippel, the song takes place before the final battle with Hades begins!
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2025
Watch a video of the cast of Disney's Hercules in London sing a new song written for the musical, 'Great Bolts of Thunder.' Written by Alan Menken and David Zippel, the song takes place before the final battle with Hades begins!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For INTO THE WOODS at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
London Theatre Company has released photos from the rehearsal room of Into The Woods. The production, helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, will begin previews in December. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
London Theatre Company has released photos from the rehearsal room of Into The Woods. The production, helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, will begin previews in December. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 11, 2025- THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Opens On Broadway and More
by - Nov 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Disney's HERCULES Extends; Leslie Beehann Joins The Muses
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
Hercules will extend its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 18 July 2026 due to public demand. Leslie Beehann will join the cast to play Calliope from 8 December.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
Hercules will extend its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 18 July 2026 due to public demand. Leslie Beehann will join the cast to play Calliope from 8 December.
Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman, and Rachel Tucker Will Bring GRAVITY Tour Around the UK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
West End and Broadway legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker will be taking Gravity on tour around the UK, bringing energy, talent and fun to five cities up and down the country.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025
West End and Broadway legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker will be taking Gravity on tour around the UK, bringing energy, talent and fun to five cities up and down the country.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 5, 2025- BEETLEJUICE Welcomes Trisha Paytas and More
by - Nov 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jonathan Van Ness Sets 2026 UK Tour with Comedy Show 'Hot & Healed'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
Queer Eye star and beloved global icon Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to the UK with their brand new solo show Hot & Healed, coming to stages across the country in May.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
Queer Eye star and beloved global icon Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to the UK with their brand new solo show Hot & Healed, coming to stages across the country in May.
Julian Ovenden, Miyuki Miyagi and More Join JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Additional cast members have joined the world premiere semi-staged concert of Jo - The Little Women Musical in Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Additional cast members have joined the world premiere semi-staged concert of Jo - The Little Women Musical in Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Theatre Royal, Drury Lane?
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane's current show is Frozen the Musical which began performances on 8/27/2021.
What when was Theatre Royal, Drury Lane built?
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane was built in 1663.
How many seats does Theatre Royal, Drury Lane have?
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane has 2283 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane?
Miss Saigon which ran from 7/20/1989 to 10/30/1999, 42nd Street which ran from 8/8/1984 to 1/7/1989, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which ran from 6/11/2013 to 1/7/2017, Frozen the Musical which ran from 9/8/2021 to 9/8/2024 and
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