Venue

Old Compton Street, W1D 4HS

Théâtre Prince Edward

4.7 · 12.4k Google reviewsBox office closed · opens 4:30pm

Le Prince Edward Theatre est une salle de théâtre londonienne présentée sur British Theatre. Découvrez les spectacles à venir, des informations pratiques sur le lieu et des conseils pour réserver vos billets avant votre visite. Le Prince Edward Theatre, baptisé en l’honneur de celui qui était alors le prince de Galles, a ouvert ses portes le 3 avril 1930 avec la comédie musicale Rio Rita. En 1935, le théâtre a été transformé en cabaret et salle de danse et rebaptisé le London Casino. Il a conservé ce nom et cette programmation jusqu’en 1941, lorsqu’un raid aérien a gravement endommagé le bâtiment (notamment avec la destruction de toutes ses fenêtres). Il a rouvert en 1942, après des modifications de la scène et sous un nouveau nom : le Queensbury All Services Club, dont les spectacles étaient diffusés sur la BBC. Après la guerre, le lieu a été rétabli dans sa vocation théâtrale d’origine, à nouveau sous le nom de London Casino. Les mêmes architectes l’ont ensuite converti en cinéma (le Casino Cinerama Theatre) en 1954. Après 20 ans d’exploitation, Bernard Delfont a acquis le bâtiment (en y faisant installer au passage un nouvel écran). Cependant, le Casino Cinerama Theatre n’a duré que quelques années supplémentaires et a été reconverti en théâtre (en reprenant son nom d’origine) en 1978. Le théâtre est rapidement devenu une adresse incontournable pour les comédies musicales populaires. Des productions comme Evita (création mondiale et premier spectacle du théâtre rénové), Chess, Anything Goes, Children of Eden, Some Like It Hot et Crazy for You ont rencontré un grand succès dans les années 1980 et 1990. Le XXIe siècle a poursuivi cette tradition musicale. Parmi les exemples marquants : les cinq années à l’affiche de Mamma Mia! et les quatre ans de Mary Poppins. Miss Saigon (3 mai 2014 - 27 février 2016)Jersey Boys (18 mars 2008 - 9 mars 2014)Mary Poppins (15 décembre 2004 - 12 janvier 2008)Mamma Mia! (6 avril 1999 - 27 mai 2004)West Side Story (6 octobre 1998 - 9 janvier 1999)Show Boat (28 avril 1998 - 19 septembre 1998)Martin Guerre (10 juillet 1996 - 28 février 1998)Crazy for You (3 mars 1993 - 24 février 1996)Some Like It Hot (19 mars 1992 - 20 juin 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 (schéma Q Park). Des espaces pour fauteuils roulants et des transferts sont disponibles. Une toilette adaptée est disponible dans le foyer. Y a-t-il des installations pour les malentendants ? Un système infrarouge fonctionne dans tout l'auditorium. Les chiens-guides et/ou les chiens pour malentendants sont-ils autorisés ? Les chiens d'assistance sont autorisés à l'intérieur de l'auditorium. Garde de chien par le personnel disponible. Veuillez contacter directement le théâtre pour plus d'informations. Appelez son nom trois fois ! Le succès surnaturel de Broadway de Tim Burton hante enfin le West End au Prince Edward Theatre à partir de mai 2026. Réservez vos billets pour Beetlejuice afin d'assister à la première londonienne de cette comédie musicale phénoménale nominée aux Tony Awards. Découvrez le génie de Michael Jackson au Prince Edward Theatre. MJ The Musical vous emmène dans les coulisses de la tournée mondiale Dangerous de 1992, explorant l'esprit créatif qui a produit certains des plus grands divertissements de l'histoire. Avec plus de 25 des plus grands succès de Jackson, y compris 'Billie Jean', 'Thriller' et 'Beat It'. Lauréat de quatre Tony Awards et du Olivier Award 2025 pour la meilleure chorégraphie. Trouvez des billets pour Aladdin – la nouvelle comédie musicale de Disney – au Prince Edward Theatre. Consultez la distribution, les horaires et les informations sur la durée du spectacle sur BritishTheatre.com. Soyez les premiers à accéder aux meilleurs billets, aux offres exclusives et aux dernières nouvelles du West End. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Politique de confidentialité

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Capacity

Just over 1,700 across three levels

Current attached shows

Google rating

4.7 ★ (12.4k)

Venue info

Le Prince Edward Theatre, baptisé en l’honneur de celui qui était alors le prince de Galles, a ouvert ses portes le 3 avril 1930 avec la comédie musicale Rio Rita. En 1935, le théâtre a été transformé en cabaret et salle de danse et rebaptisé le London Casino. Il a conservé ce nom et cette programmation jusqu’en 1941, lorsqu’un raid aérien a gravement endommagé le bâtiment (notamment avec la destruction de toutes ses fenêtres). Il a rouvert en 1942, après des modifications de la scène et sous un nouveau nom : le Queensbury All Services Club, dont les spectacles étaient diffusés sur la BBC. Après la guerre, le lieu a été rétabli dans sa vocation théâtrale d’origine, à nouveau sous le nom de London Casino. Les mêmes architectes l’ont ensuite converti en cinéma (le Casino Cinerama Theatre) en 1954. Après 20 ans d’exploitation, Bernard Delfont a acquis le bâtiment (en y faisant installer au passage un nouvel écran). Cependant, le Casino Cinerama Theatre n’a duré que quelques années supplémentaires et a été reconverti en théâtre (en reprenant son nom d’origine) en 1978. Le théâtre est rapidement devenu une adresse incontournable pour les comédies musicales populaires. Des productions comme Evita (création mondiale et premier spectacle du théâtre rénové), Chess, Anything Goes, Children of Eden, Some Like It Hot et Crazy for You ont rencontré un grand succès dans les années 1980 et 1990. Le XXIe siècle a poursuivi cette tradition musicale. Parmi les exemples marquants : les cinq années à l’affiche de Mamma Mia! et les quatre ans de Mary Poppins.

Miss Saigon (3 mai 2014 - 27 février 2016)Jersey Boys (18 mars 2008 - 9 mars 2014)Mary Poppins (15 décembre 2004 - 12 janvier 2008)Mamma Mia! (6 avril 1999 - 27 mai 2004)West Side Story (6 octobre 1998 - 9 janvier 1999)Show Boat (28 avril 1998 - 19 septembre 1998)Martin Guerre (10 juillet 1996 - 28 février 1998)Crazy for You (3 mars 1993 - 24 février 1996)Some Like It Hot (19 mars 1992 - 20 juin 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 (schéma Q Park).

Des espaces pour fauteuils roulants et des transferts sont disponibles.

Une toilette adaptée est disponible dans le foyer.

Y a-t-il des installations pour les malentendants ?

Un système infrarouge fonctionne dans tout l'auditorium.

Les chiens-guides et/ou les chiens pour malentendants sont-ils autorisés ?

Les chiens d'assistance sont autorisés à l'intérieur de l'auditorium. Garde de chien par le personnel disponible.

Veuillez contacter directement le théâtre pour plus d'informations.

Appelez son nom trois fois ! Le succès surnaturel de Broadway de Tim Burton hante enfin le West End au Prince Edward Theatre à partir de mai 2026. Réservez vos billets pour Beetlejuice afin d'assister à la première londonienne de cette comédie musicale phénoménale nominée aux Tony Awards.

Découvrez le génie de Michael Jackson au Prince Edward Theatre. MJ The Musical vous emmène dans les coulisses de la tournée mondiale Dangerous de 1992, explorant l'esprit créatif qui a produit certains des plus grands divertissements de l'histoire. Avec plus de 25 des plus grands succès de Jackson, y compris 'Billie Jean', 'Thriller' et 'Beat It'. Lauréat de quatre Tony Awards et du Olivier Award 2025 pour la meilleure chorégraphie.

Trouvez des billets pour Aladdin – la nouvelle comédie musicale de Disney – au Prince Edward Theatre. Consultez la distribution, les horaires et les informations sur la durée du spectacle sur BritishTheatre.com.

Soyez les premiers à accéder aux meilleurs billets, aux offres exclusives et aux dernières nouvelles du West End.

Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Politique de confidentialité

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 and where to sit

The single best place to sit at the Prince Edward Theatre is the centre of the Dress Circle, ideally the front few rows, where you get a clean, elevated view of the full stage picture that suits a big musical. If you would rather feel close to the action, the centre of the Stalls from roughly the fourth or fifth row back is the alternative. The theatre seats just over 1,700 across three levels: the Stalls, the Dress Circle and the Grand Circle.

Level	Best for	Worth knowing
Stalls	Feeling close, with detail and facial expressions	The largest level. Centre rows give the strongest view. The stage sits fairly high, so the very front rows can crane, and the rear rows sit under the Dress Circle overhang.
Dress Circle	The best overall view of the whole stage	Front and centre is the sweet spot. The last few rows lose the top of the stage to the Grand Circle overhang, and the side loges give an angled view.
Grand Circle	Value and a wide sense of the staging	The highest level. Central front rows are best. A safety rail can clip the view low down, and the far side slips see only part of the stage.

Best seats at the Prince Edward Theatre

For Beetlejuice, which relies on scale, projections and top-to-bottom stage effects, the centre front of the Dress Circle is hard to beat because it takes in the whole picture without missing anything up high. If you prefer to be immersed in the spectacle, aim for the central Stalls a few rows back, where the show fills your view and the performers feel within reach.

Seats to check before you book

This is a broadly good house with no view-blocking pillars, but a few spots are worth checking. The last few rows of the Dress Circle sit under the Grand Circle overhang and can lose the very top of the stage, and the rear Stalls sit under the Dress Circle overhang. In the Grand Circle a safety rail can cut across the sightline in the front row, and the far side slips and side loges give only a partial, angled view. The stage is also quite high, so the front row of the Stalls suits taller theatregoers better.

Best value

The best value tends to sit in the Grand Circle, in the rear rows of the Stalls that still keep a strong central view, and in the side loges beside the Dress Circle, which give an angle rather than a blocked view for less money. If you are not sure which level suits you, our West End seating guide explains how the levels compare. Compare live prices and seat availability across every section at Beetlejuice.

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.

Shows currently at this venue

Comédies musicales

Beetlejuice

Prince Edward Theatre

dès £31.25

Full what's-on listing for Théâtre Prince Edward

Previous productions

Comédies musicales

4.8

MJ Le Musical

Prince Edward Theatre

dès £42

Comédies musicales

Aladdin - La nouvelle comédie musicale de Disney

Prince Edward Theatre

Show

ROUND UP: Aladdin

Prince Edward Theatre

Show

West Side Story

Prince Edward Theatre

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

Where are the best seats at the Prince Edward Theatre?

The best seats are in the centre of the Dress Circle, especially the front few rows, which give an elevated view of the whole stage. If you prefer to be closer, the central Stalls a few rows back are the strongest alternative.

Which seats have a restricted view at the Prince Edward Theatre?

The last few rows of the Dress Circle sit under the Grand Circle overhang and can lose the top of the stage, and the rear Stalls sit under the Dress Circle overhang. In the Grand Circle a safety rail can clip the front-row sightline, while the far side slips and side loges give only a partial, angled view.

How many seats does the Prince Edward Theatre have?

The Prince Edward Theatre seats just over 1,700 people across three levels: the Stalls, the Dress Circle and the Grand Circle. There are no pillars in the auditorium, so most seats have a clear view.

Is there step-free or accessible seating at the Prince Edward Theatre?

Yes. There is step-free access to the Dress Circle via a separate accessible entrance on Greek Street, with two wheelchair spaces and companion spaces in Box 1, reached by a short ramp, and transfer seats in the Dress Circle. The Stalls are down a flight of steps and are not recommended for those with limited mobility. It is best to book accessible seats in advance and let the theatre know your requirements.

What is the best value section for Beetlejuice at the Prince Edward Theatre?

The best value is usually in the Grand Circle, the rear Stalls rows that still keep a central view, and the side loges beside the Dress Circle, which offer an angled view for less. Compare live prices across every section before you book.

What's on at Théâtre Prince Edward?

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

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

The nearest tube station is Charing Cross, Embankment.

Where is Théâtre Prince Edward?

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

What are the box office hours at Théâtre Prince Edward?

The Théâtre Prince Edward 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 Théâtre Prince Edward accessible?

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

How big is Théâtre Prince Edward?

Théâtre Prince Edward has a capacity of Just over 1,700 across three levels — small enough to feel intimate but large enough to host major productions.

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