Lyric Theatre

Capacity916 Seats

Seating Tiers4 Levels

Venue SizeMedium

Theatre GroupNimax Theatres

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About The Venue

Opened in 1888, the Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, designed by C.J. Phipps. It boasts a beautiful Victorian interior, known for its ornate plasterwork and intimate atmosphere. Having hosted a diverse range of productions from operettas to long-running musicals, it remains a significant West End landmark.

Seating

The Stalls are located on the ground floor, offering an immersive experience. The rake is generally good, providing clear sightlines over the heads of those in front. However, the Dress Circle overhang begins around Row K/L, which can cut off the very top of the stage for seats from Row M backwards, particularly for productions with significant vertical staging. Legroom is adequate in most rows but can be tight in central rows for taller individuals. The front few rows (A-C) offer a very close view but may require looking up at the stage, while seats towards the ends of rows can provide slightly more legroom with a slightly angled view.

Toilets

Gents and Ladies: all levels; Accessible: Dress Circle level.

Bars

3 bars: Stalls, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle.

Cloakroom

Available; £1 per item; first-come, first-served basis.

Box Office

12pm - 8pm on performance days for in-person ticket collection.

Stage Door

Great Windmill Street.

Location

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Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES

Directions

The Lyric Theatre is located on Shaftesbury Avenue. The nearest Tube stations are Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines), which is approximately a 2-minute walk, and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines), about a 5-minute walk. Numerous bus routes serve Shaftesbury Avenue and the surrounding areas.

At this Venue

Now Playing

Musical

Hadestown

Closing 13 Dec 2026