Gielgud Theatre, London

Name: Gielgud Theatre
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 844 482 5130

#878 among attractions in London

Theater, Concerts and shows

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The Gielgud Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue, at the corner of Rupert Street, in the City of Westminster, London. The house currently has 986 seats on three levels. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'42"N, 0°7'59"W

Address

City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 844 482 5130

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Gielgud Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Soho, Old Compton Street, Brewer Street, The French House.

~680 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Soho, London
4 min walk • Soho, a vibrant heart nestled in the bustling city of London, United Kingdom, is an iconic entertainment district renowned for its rich history and diverse cultural offerings. As a melting pot of creativity, Soho has long been a haven for artists, musicians,...
~690 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Old Compton Street, London
4 min walk • Old Compton Street is a road that runs east–west through Soho in the West End of London.
~600 ftW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Brewer Street, London
3 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of London's West End, Brewer Street is a vibrant thoroughfare known for its eclectic mix of shops, eateries, and cultural hotspots. Situated within the dynamic district of Soho, Brewer Street offers a slice of London's diverse urban...
~470 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
The French House, London
3 min walk • The French House is a pub and dining room at 49 Dean Street, Soho, London. It was previously known as the York Minster, but was informally called "the French pub" or "the French house" by its regulars.
~740 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Criterion Theatre, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant West End, the Criterion Theatre is a beacon of cultural entertainment renowned for its intimate setting and rich history. This Victorian-era playhouse, established in 1874, is a Grade II* listed building and stands as a...
~550 ftSW
Theater
London Pavilion, London
3 min walk • The London Pavilion is a building on the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Coventry Street on the north-east side of Piccadilly Circus in London. It is currently a shopping arcade and part of the Trocadero Centre.
~640 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Empire, London
4 min walk • The Empire, Leicester Square is a cinema currently operated by Cineworld on the north side of Leicester Square, London. The Empire was originally built in 1884 as a variety theatre and was rebuilt for films in the 1920s.
~710 ftSW
Bustling Theatreland traffic junction
Piccadilly Circus, London
4 min walk • Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly.
~790 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charlie Chaplin, London
4 min walk • The statue of Charlie Chaplin in Leicester Square, London, is a work of 1979 by the sculptor John Doubleday. It portrays the actor, comedian and filmmaker in his best-known role, as The Tramp.
~390 ftE
Nightlife
De Hems, London
2 min walk • De Hems is a café, pub and oyster-house in the Chinatown area of London just off Shaftesbury Avenue. It made its name purveying oysters and now sells beers from the Low countries such as Grolsch and Heineken with Dutch food such as bitterballen and frikandellen.
~620 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Prince Charles Cinema, London
3 min walk • The Prince Charles Cinema is a repertory cinema located in Leicester Place, 50 yards north of Leicester Square in the West End of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gielgud Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Sondheim Theatre, London (1 min walk), Apollo Theatre, London (1 min walk), Shaftesbury Avenue, London (1 min walk), Lyric Theatre, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Gielgud Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gielgud Theatre:

Bus

Trocadero / Haymarket • Lines: 38, N38 (2 min walk)
Dean Street / Chinatown • Lines: 38, N38 (3 min walk)

Metro

Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (4 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (6 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (13 min walk)
London Waterloo (27 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (16 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (19 min walk)