Sondheim Theatre, London

Name: Sondheim Theatre
Address: 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6BA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 844 482 5160

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Facts and practical information

The Sondheim Theatre is a West End theatre located in Shaftesbury Avenue on the corner of Wardour Street in the City of Westminster, London. It opened as the Queen's Theatre on 8 October 1907, as a twin to the neighbouring Hicks Theatre which had opened ten months earlier. Both theatres were designed by W. G. R. Sprague. The theatre was Grade II listed by English Heritage in June 1972. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'42"N, 0°7'58"W

Address

51 Shaftesbury AvenueCity of Westminster (West End)London W1D 6BA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 844 482 5160

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Day trips

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

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

~620 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Soho, London
3 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,...
~640 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.
~650 ftW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Brewer Street, London
4 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...
~410 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
The French House, London
2 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.
~600 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.
~620 ftSE
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.
~760 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.
~770 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.
~340 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.
~580 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.
~710 ftNW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sondheim Theatre open?

Sondheim Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Sondheim Theatre?

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

How to get to Sondheim Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sondheim Theatre:

Bus

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

Metro

Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (5 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)