Prince Edward Theatre

Venue info

Prince Edward Theatre er et af Londons spillesteder, som du kan læse her på British Theatre. Find kommende forestillinger, praktisk vejledning til teatret og gode råd om billetbestilling før dit besøg. Prince Edward Theatre, opkaldt efter den daværende prins af Wales, slog første gang dørene op den 3. april 1930 med musicalen Rio Rita. I 1935 gennemgik teatret en forvandling til cabaret og dansested under navnet London Casino. Stedet fortsatte i denne form indtil 1941, hvor bygningen blev alvorligt beskadiget under et luftangreb, der blandt andet blæste samtlige vinduer ud. I 1942 genåbnede bygningen efter en række ombygninger – nu som Queensbury All Services Club, hvorfra forestillingerne blev transmitteret direkte på BBC. Efter krigen vendte bygningen tilbage til sine teatralske rødder, igen som London Casino, før de oprindelige arkitekter i 1954 omdannede det til en biograf under navnet Casino Cinerama Theatre. Efter 20 års drift blev bygningen opkøbt af Bernard Delfont, som installerede et nyt lærred, men biograf-æraen lakkede mod enden. I 1978 blev bygningen ført tilbage til sin oprindelige funktion som teater og fik sit fødselsnavn, Prince Edward Theatre, tilbage. Teatret blev hurtigt et fast holdepunkt for store musicals. 80'erne og 90'erne bød på succeser som verdenspremieren på Evita (der markerede genåbningen), Chess, Anything Goes, Children of Eden, Some Like it Hot og Crazy for You. Det 21. århundrede har fortsat den stærke musicaltradition med hits som Mamma Mia!, der spillede i fem år, samt Mary Poppins, der huserede på scenen i fire år. Miss Saigon (3. maj 2014 - 27. februar 2016)Jersey Boys (18. marts 2008 - 9. marts 2014)Mary Poppins (15. december 2004 - 12. januar 2008)Mamma Mia! (6. april 1999 - 27. maj 2004)West Side Story (6. oktober 1998 - 9. januar 1999)Show Boat (28. april 1998 - 19. september 1998)Martin Guerre (10. juli 1996 - 28. februar 1998)Crazy for You (3. marts 1993 - 24. februar 1996)Some Like It Hot (19. marts 1992 - 20. juni 1992) 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453 Master Park Chinatown, Poland Street. NCP Wardour Street, Denman Street, Newport Place, Brewer Street. Soho, Chinatown (Q-Park-ordningen). Mulighed for både kørestolspladser og transfer-kørestole. Der findes et infrarødt teleslyngesystem, som dækker hele salen. Servicehunde er velkomne i salen. Personalet tilbyder også at passe hunden under forestillingen. Kontakt venligst teatret direkte for yderligere information. Sig hans navn tre gange! Tim Burtons overnaturlige Broadway-succes hjemsøger endelig West End på Prince Edward Theatre fra maj 2026. Bestil billetter til Beetlejuice og oplev London-premieren på dette Tony-nominerede musical-fænomen. Oplev Michael Jacksons geniale univers på Prince Edward Theatre. 'MJ The Musical' tager dig med bag kulisserne på Dangerous World Tour i 1992 og giver et unikt indblik i den kreative hjerne bag nogle af de største øjeblikke i musikhistorien. Glæd dig til mere end 25 af Jacksons største hits, herunder 'Billie Jean', 'Thriller' og 'Beat It'. Forestillingen har vundet fire Tony Awards samt en Olivier Award i 2025 for bedste koreografi. Find billetter til Aladdin - Disneys nye musical i Prince Edward Theatre. Se medvirkende, spilletider og yderligere detaljer på BritishTheatre.com. Vær den første til at få fat på de bedste billetter, eksklusive tilbud og de seneste nyheder fra West End. Du kan til enhver tid afmelde dig. Privatlivspolitik

History

The Prince Edward Theatre, named after the then Prince of Wales, opened on April 3 1930 with the musical Rio Rita. In 1935, the theatre was converted into a cabaret and dance hall and retitled the London Casino. It continued under that name and programme until 1941, when an air raid badly damaged the building (including the destruction of all its windows).

It reopened in 1942 with stage alterations and a new name: the Queensbury All Services Club, with its shows broadcast on the BBC. After the war it was restored to its original theatrical use, once again under the name the London Casino. The same architects would later convert it into a cinema (the Casino Cinerama Theatre) in 1954.

After 20 years of operation, Bernard Delfont acquired the building (and installed a new screen in the process). However, the Casino Cinerama Theatre would only last a few more years and was converted back into a theatre (with its original name) in 1978.

The theatre quickly became the home of popular musicals, with productions such as Evita (a world premiere, and the renovated theatre’s inaugural performance), Chess, Anything Goes, Children of Eden, Some Like it Hot, and Crazy for You proving popular in the 1980s and 90’s. The 21st Century has seen a continued musical presence in the theatre. Examples include the 5 year run of Mama Mia and the 4 year run of Mary Poppins.

Past performances

Miss Saigon (3 May 2014 - 27 February 2016)
Jersey Boys (18 March 2008 - 9 March 2014)
Mary Poppins (15 December 2004 - 12 January 2008)
Mamma Mia! (6 April 1999 - 27 May 2004)
West Side Story (6 October 1998 - 9 January 1999)
Show Boat (28 April 1998 - 19 September 1998)
Martin Guerre (10 July 1996 - 28 February 1998)
Crazy for You (3 March 1993 - 24 February 1996)
Some Like It Hot (19 March 1992 - 20 June 1992)

Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 4:30pm

Monday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

These are the box office (ticket desk) hours supplied by Google. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — always check your ticket for the performance start time. You can book online any time through British Theatre.

Transport

Tube

Charing Cross, Embankment

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453

Parking

Master Park Chinatown, Poland Street. NCP Wardour Street, Denman Street, Newport Place, Brewer Street. Soho, Chinatown (Q Park scheme).

Seating plan

Accessibility

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available in the foyer.

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

What visitors say

5.0 · 2 months ago

MJ The Musical. Postioned in the heart of Soho, you're spoilt for choice for restaurants and bars surrounding the wonderful Prince Edward Theatre. What a fantastic show! If you like MJ and his music, this show is for you. The stage is set beautifully with amazing dancing and singing throughout. I could easily watch this again. Lots of energy and a feel good factor about this show. There's no recording or photos allowed during the performance but lots of opportunities at the end to get some pics and videos. The band were amazing! If you're after a quick cheap bite, ICCO Pizzeria is just over the road and serves lovely pizzas within 5 minutes!

— Graham Handley

4.0 · 3 months ago

A beautiful theatre with comfortable seating, great acoustics and lovely polite staff. My only critique would be that there are not enough toilets to accommodate for the near 1700 seats especially when the interval hits. You’re better off going at the start and arriving early and hoping you can hold it till you go home. Toilets also didn’t smell the greatest and were a bit shabby looking for a theatre. Food and drinks and merch was a bit pricey but that’s to be expected in London and in theatres so no surprises there.

— Tallulah

2.0 · a month ago

I attended the MJ show at the Prince Edward Theatre on 24 January 2026 and the performance itself was absolutely outstanding. The cast were phenomenal, the production quality was exceptional, and it was genuinely one of the best shows I’ve seen in London. On performance alone, this would easily be 5 stars. However, the overall experience was unfortunately dampened by the parking situation linked to Q-Park Soho. I specifically chose that car park because of the long-standing 50% theatre parking discount that theatre-goers have relied on for time. After the show, I was told the discount no longer applies to on-site payments and is now only available via pre-booking on the app. There was no clear notice at the car park or theatre web-site explaining this change, and I ended up paying £55 for a few hours. When I raised the issue, Q-Park redirected responsibility to SOLT and theatre management, while the theatre pointed back to Q-Park. As a customer, being caught between organisations each distancing themselves from responsibility is frustrating and disappointing. In hindsight, I could have used the app — but it’s entirely reasonable to assume that paying on-site after a theatre visit would still allow for the advertised discount, as it has done for many years. It’s a shame because the show itself was brilliant. Unfortunately, the lack of clear communication around parking and the absence of goodwill afterwards did take the shine off what should have been a perfect evening.

— Zieshan Akhtar

5.0 · a month ago

Mj the musical. It was an amazing Musical, great audio and lighting, set design was immaculate and it was easy to find. BUT the streets were incredibly busy, to the point where I couldn't walk 2 feet before someone bumped into me, and it wasn't because I'm hard to see, I'm 6'5 so I'm not exactly hard to see, it was just so busy that there wasn't anywhere to go. But since this is not the theaters fault I will not deduct points from the review, it's just a warning.⚠️get there at least 30 min in advance, because due to the crowds it might be hard to reach⚠️

— Padraig De man

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW ROUND UP: Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre

30 July 2016

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REVIEW: Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre ✭✭✭✭

15 June 2016

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REVIEW: Miss Saigon, Prince Edward Theatre ✭✭✭✭

23 May 2014

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Prince Edward Theatre?

The current production at Prince Edward Theatre is Beetlejuice. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Prince Edward Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross, Embankment.

Where is Prince Edward Theatre?

Prince Edward Theatre is located at Old Compton Street, W1D 4HS.

What are the box office hours at Prince Edward Theatre?

The Prince Edward Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:30 PM; Thursday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM; Friday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Saturday: 12:30 – 7:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 4:30pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Prince Edward Theatre accessible?

Prince Edward Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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Venue info

History

Past performances

Box office hours

Transport

Seating plan

Accessibility

Shows currently at this venue

Beetlejuice

Previous productions

MJ The Musical

Aladdin - Disney's New Musical

ROUND UP: Aladdin

West Side Story

What visitors say

Live venue listings

REVIEW ROUND UP: Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre

REVIEW: Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre ✭✭✭✭

REVIEW: Miss Saigon, Prince Edward Theatre ✭✭✭✭