Prince of Wales Theatre, London

Name: Prince of Wales Theatre
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 870 140 3300

#650 among attractions in London

Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

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. The theatre should not be confused with the former Scala Theatre in London that was known as the Prince of Wales Royal Theatre or Prince of Wales's Theatre from 1865 until its demolition in 1903. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1884 (140 years ago)Capacity: 1183Coordinates: 51°30'36"N, 0°7'54"W

Address

City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 870 140 3300

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Day trips

Prince of Wales Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Her Majesty's Theatre, Criterion Theatre, London Pavilion, Empire.

~730 ftS
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, London
4 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, a venerable institution nestled in the heart of London's West End, stands as a beacon of the performing arts in England's capital. With its opulent façade and historic significance, the theatre has been entertaining audiences with top-tier...
~530 ftW
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...
~490 ftW
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.
~420 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Empire, London
3 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.
~440 ftE
Square, Theater, Concerts and shows
Leicester Square, London
3 min walk • Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England. It was laid out in 1670 as Leicester Fields, which was named after the recently built Leicester House, itself named after Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester.
~610 ftW
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.
~350 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charlie Chaplin, London
2 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.
~520 ftS
Theater, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
3 min walk • The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a West End theatre on Haymarket in the City of Westminster which dates back to 1720, making it the third-oldest London playhouse still in use.
~730 ftN
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.
~620 ftNE
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.
~660 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Sondheim Theatre, London
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prince of Wales Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Coventry Street, London (2 min walk), Harold Pinter Theatre, London (2 min walk), Statue of Charlie Chaplin, London (2 min walk), London Trocadero, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Prince of Wales Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prince of Wales Theatre:

Bus

Trocadero / Haymarket • Lines: 38, N38 (3 min walk)
Dean Street / Chinatown • Lines: 38, N38 (4 min walk)

Metro

Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (4 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (5 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (10 min walk)
London Waterloo (25 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (13 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (17 min walk)