Vaudeville Theatre, London

Name: Vaudeville Theatre
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 844 482 9675

#978 among attractions in London

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The Vaudeville Theatre is a West End theatre on the Strand in the City of Westminster. As the name suggests, the theatre held mostly vaudeville shows and musical revues in its early days. It opened in 1870 and was rebuilt twice, although each new building retained elements of the previous structure. The current building opened in 1926, and the capacity is now 690 seats. Rare thunder drum and lightning sheets, together with other early stage mechanisms, survive in the theatre. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'37"N, 0°7'21"W

Address

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

Contact

+44 844 482 9675

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

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

~650 ftNE
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~850 ftE
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~840 ftNE
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~820 ftW
Nightlife
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~870 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vaudeville Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Adelphi Theatre, London (1 min walk), Savoy Theatre, London (2 min walk), Jubilee Market, London (2 min walk), Covent Garden, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Vaudeville Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vaudeville Theatre:

Bus

Southampton Street / Covent Garden • Lines: N26 (1 min walk)
Bedford Street • Lines: N26 (2 min walk)

Metro

Covent Garden • Lines: Piccadilly (6 min walk)
Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (6 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (6 min walk)
London Waterloo (18 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (7 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (8 min walk)