Apollo Theatre
West End
Theatre District

Apollo Theatre

Capacity775 Seats
Seating Tiers4 Levels
Venue SizeSmall
Theatre GroupNimax Theatres

About The Venue

The Apollo Theatre, an elegant Edwardian playhouse designed by Lewin Sharp, opened in 1901 and is a prominent fixture on Shaftesbury Avenue. Its distinctive curved façade and ornate interior create an intimate atmosphere, despite its capacity. Over its history, it has hosted a diverse range of productions, from classic dramas and comedies to popular musicals.

Seating

The Stalls are located on the ground floor. The rake is generally good from around row E/F backwards, providing clear sightlines over heads. Front rows (A-D) are very close to the stage, requiring people to look up significantly, and legroom can be particularly tight here. The Dress Circle overhang begins around row M/N, which may slightly obscure the very top of the stage for exceptionally tall sets from the very back rows (P, Q). Side seats in the front few rows can experience minor restrictions due to the proscenium arch. Aisle seats typically offer marginally better legroom. The stage is relatively high, which can impact the view from the very front.

Toilets

Ladies & Gents: all levels except Dress Circle; Accessible: Stalls (Women's at front of Stalls, Men's near Stalls bar).

Bars

3 bars: Stalls, Grand Circle, and Balcony.

Cloakroom

Available; £1 per item.

Box Office

Monday-Saturday: 10am-8pm on performance days; Sunday: 10am until start of final performance.

Stage Door

From main entrance, turn left towards Gielgud Theatre. Walk up the road before Gielgud to the back of Apollo Theatre. Turn left at the back of the theatre, stage door is there.

Location

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Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EZ

Directions

The Apollo Theatre is located on Shaftesbury Avenue. The nearest Tube stations are Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines), approximately a 3-minute walk, and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines), approximately a 5-minute walk. Numerous bus routes also serve the Shaftesbury Avenue area.

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