WHAT'S ON AT THE LYRIC THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Lyric Theatre, London
The Lyric Theatre, built in 1888, was the second theatre to be built on the West End’s Shaftesbury Avenue and is the oldest still surviving. Built across four levels holding around 900 seats, this Grade II listed building is currently home to the award-winning musical Hadestown, where it made its West End premiere.
Other West End premieres include Blood Brothers, which also won the Olivier for best new musical. The Lyric Theatre has always pulled in the biggest stars and shows, including Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judy Dench, Brendan Fraser, Frances del la Tour, Woody Harelson, and Michael Ball. Shows have included Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Thriller – Live, Six, Get Up! Stand Up!, and a revival of Aspects of Love.
In the 2000’s the theatre changed hands twice, eventually being bought by Nimax Theatres in 2005. Originally built to house operetta’s, the Lyric now has a glorious history of drama, plays, comedies, musicals, and melodramas. You can book tickets online below for the Lyric Theatre.
The Lyric Theatre, built in 1888, was the second theatre to be built on the West End’s Shaftesbury Avenue and is the oldest still surviving. Built across four levels holding around 900 seats, this Grade II listed building is currently home to the award-winning musical Hadestown, where it made its West End premiere.
Other West End premieres include Blood Brothers, which also won the Olivier for best new musical. The Lyric Theatre has always pulled in the biggest stars and shows, including Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judy Dench, Brendan Fraser, Frances del la Tour, Woody Harelson, and Michael Ball. Shows have included Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Thriller – Live, Six, Get Up! Stand Up!, and a revival of Aspects of Love.
In the 2000’s the theatre changed hands twice, eventually being bought by Nimax Theatres in 2005. Originally built to house operetta’s, the Lyric now has a glorious history of drama, plays, comedies, musicals, and melodramas. You can book tickets online below for the Lyric Theatre.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Lyric Theatre, London
What's On at the Lyric Theatre, London
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre, London
Thursday 6 February - Sunday 28 September 2025
Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin makes its long-awaited West End premiere in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre. 'An epic celebration of music, togethern...The Bowie Show - A Tribute to the Life and Work of David Bowie
Lyric Theatre, London
Monday 10 February 2025
A tribute to the life and work of David Bowie. A Voyage into the mind of the Rock'n'Roll Alien. From the alter-ego of Ziggy Stardust, through the dark and desolate years of Berlin, the pure joy of Let's Dance to the genius of Blackstar, thi...West End Musical Love Songs
Lyric Theatre, London
Monday 17 February 2025
Get ready to be serenaded by the brightest stars to the greatest love songs ever written as the West End's number one concert series returns for another instalment of West End Musical Love Songs. After a sold out concert in 2021, the West E...Buffy Revamped
Lyric Theatre, London
Monday 24 March 2025
Fresh from a smash-hit run at Edinburgh Fringe, this fast-paced new production from comedian Brendan Murphy - whose last show, Friend: The One with Gunther, recently won the award for Best Play in the World Wide Comedy Awards - brings y...La Voix
Lyric Theatre, London
Monday 31 March 2025
Fresh from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, get ready to laugh, sing, and dance the night away with La Voix! Are you ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment that will have you laughing, dancing, and singing along? Look no further than the s...The Smeds and The Smoos
Lyric Theatre, London
Thursday 17 July - Sunday 7 September 2025
Tall Stories presents The Smeds and the Smoos. Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far off planet, Smeds and Smoos can't be friends. So when a young Smed and Sm...How to get to the Lyric Theatre, London
Lyric Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
The Lyric Theatre is a participating theatre in the Q-Park Theatreland Parking Scheme. Click here to find your nearest car park (Leicester Square or Chinatown) and prebook a space with up to a 50% discount.
Tube - Piccadilly Circus
Bus - Numbers 14,19,38 will get you to the closest bus stops.
The Lyric Theatre has a seating capacity of approximately 915.
For further information on tickets at the Lyric Theatre, you can find their customer services contact information here.
To request an exchange or refund, you must do so at least 48 hours prior to your booking. Click here for further information.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Lyric Theatre Box Office, they are open Mon - Sat, 10.00am - 8.00pm.
For Sunday shows, box office will open from 10.00am until the start of the show.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for Hadestown is 2hrs 30mins including an interval.
Please click here for more information on access at the Lyric Theatre and choose the 'Access' tab.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Lyric Theatre, you can get in touch.
For all ticketing feedback and enquiries you can contact Nimax Theatres Box Office.
For non ticketing related feedback, you can contact the Lyric here.
If you lose an item during a visit to the Lyric Theatre, it will be taken to the stage door at the end of the day.
Stage door contact information for all Nimax Theatres can be found here.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the Lyric Theatre.
Food and drink purchased outside of a Nimax Theatre cannot be taken in. However, sealed bottles of water will be allowed.
If you have dietary or medical reasons that mean you may need to take your own food and drink into the theatre, you must contact the Theatre Management prior to your visit to discuss your needs.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. Dependant upon the performance in question, this may not be guaranteed.
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You can contact Lyric Theatre via email.
For more support, you can contact Nimax Theatres.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Lyric Theatre, London
