Lyceum Theatre, London

Name: Lyceum Theatre
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 844 871 7627

#390 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Lyceum Theatre is a West End theatre located in the City of Westminster, on Wellington Street, just off the Strand in central London. It has a seating capacity of 2,100. The origins of the theatre date to 1765. Managed by Samuel Arnold, from 1794 to 1809 the building hosted a variety of entertainments including a circus produced by Philip Astley, a chapel, and the first London exhibition of waxworks by Madame Tussauds. From 1816 to 1830, it served as The English Opera House. After a fire, the house was rebuilt and reopened on 14 July 1834 to a design by Samuel Beazley. The building is unique in that it has a balcony overhanging the dress circle. It was built by the partnership of Peto & Grissell. The theatre then played opera, adaptations of Charles Dickens novels and James Planché's "fairy extravaganzas", among other works. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1834 (190 years ago)Capacity: 2100Coordinates: 51°30'41"N, 0°7'12"W

Address

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

Contact

+44 844 871 7627

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: London Transport Museum, Royal Opera House, Somerset House, Victoria Embankment Gardens.

~340 ftNW
Vintage London buses, trains and trams
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~610 ftSE
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~760 ftS
Park, Garden
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~590 ftE
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~260 ftN
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~840 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture, Inigo Jones
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~1100 ftS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
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~520 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
The Courtauld Gallery, London
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~850 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
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~600 ftE
Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lyceum Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Duchess Theatre, London (2 min walk), Savoy Chapel, London (2 min walk), London Transport Museum, London (2 min walk), Novello Theatre, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Lyceum Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lyceum Theatre:

Bus

Savoy Street • Lines: N26 (2 min walk)
Aldwych • Lines: 11, 15, 26, 341, 76, N11, N15, N199, N21, N26, N550, N551, N89 (2 min walk)

Metro

Covent Garden • Lines: Piccadilly (6 min walk)
Temple • Lines: Circle, District (7 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (9 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (9 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (9 min walk)
London Waterloo (18 min walk)