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Lyric Theatre, London

#794 among attractions in London

Theater, Concerts and shows, Pub

Lyric Theatre

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Facts and practical information

The Lyric Theatre is a West End theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster. It was built for the producer Henry Leslie, who financed it from the profits of the light opera hit, Dorothy, which he transferred from its original venue to open the new theatre on 17 December 1888. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'41"N, 0°8'2"W

Address

City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7434 0604

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Brewer Street, The French House, Criterion Theatre, London Pavilion.

~410 ftW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Brewer Street, London
2 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...
~700 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
The French House, London
4 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.
~550 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Criterion Theatre, London
3 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...
~360 ftS
Theater
London Pavilion, London
2 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.
~770 ftE
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.
~500 ftS
Bustling Theatreland traffic junction
Piccadilly Circus, London
3 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.
~630 ftNE
Nightlife
De Hems, London
4 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.
~810 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Prince Charles Cinema, London
4 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.
~760 ftN
Shopping, Street, Market
Berwick Street, London
4 min walk • Berwick Street is a street in the Soho district of the City of Westminster built between 1687 and 1703. Berwick Street runs between Oxford Street to the north and Peter Street at the south.
~300 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Sondheim Theatre, London
2 min walk • The Sondheim Theatre is a West End theatre located in Shaftesbury Avenue on the corner of Wardour Street in the City of Westminster, London.
~630 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Prince of Wales Theatre, London
4 min walk • The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lyric Theatre open?

Lyric Theatre is open:

Monday 11 am - 11:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 11:30 pm
Thursday 11 am - 11:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 12 am
Saturday 11 am - 12 am
Sunday 12 pm - 10:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lyric Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Apollo Theatre, London (1 min walk), Gielgud Theatre, London (2 min walk), London Trocadero, London (2 min walk), Sondheim Theatre, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Lyric Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lyric Theatre:

Bus

Trocadero / Haymarket • Lines: 38, N38 (1 min walk)
Dean Street / Chinatown • Lines: 38, N38 (4 min walk)

Metro

Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (3 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (7 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (13 min walk)
London Waterloo (28 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (16 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (20 min walk)