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166 Drury Lane, Camden WC2B 5PW

गिलियन लिन थिएटर

4.7 · 7.2k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 12pm

The Gillian Lynne Theatre (formerly the New London Theatre) is a West End theatre located on the corner of Drury Lane and Parker Street in Covent Garden in the London Borough of Camden. The Winter Garden Theatre occupied the site until 1965.

Photos via Google. Attributions: Gillian Lynne Theatre, Raza Khan, Fabrizio Sala

Current attached shows

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Venue info

गिलियन लिन थिएटर लंदन का एक थिएटर स्थल है, जिसे British Theatre पर प्रस्तुत किया गया है। अपनी यात्रा से पहले आने वाले शो, उपयोगी स्थल-जानकारी और टिकट बुकिंग से जुड़ी सलाह देखें। आधुनिक न्यू लंदन थिएटर की साइट पर एलिज़ाबेथन दौर से ही सरायें और म्यूज़िक-हॉल थिएटर मौजूद रहे हैं। उन दिनों यहाँ ‘द ग्रेट मोगुल’ नाम की एक सराय थी, जिसका संबंध नेल ग्विन से जोड़ा जाता है। 19वीं सदी में इसी जगह पर ‘द मोगुल सैलून’ (1847 में निर्मित) था, जो 1851 में ‘मिडलसेक्स म्यूज़िक हॉल’ बना, और फिर 1911 में इसे पुनर्निर्मित कर ‘न्यू मिडलसेक्स थिएटर ऑफ़ वैरायटीज़’ बनाया गया। 1919 में थिएटर बिक गया, उसका नवीनीकरण हुआ और वह ‘विंटर गार्डन थिएटर’ के रूप में दोबारा खुला। यहाँ Kissing Time, A Night Out, Sally, Primrose, Funny Face (फ़्रेड एस्टेयर अभिनीत), On The Rocks, Hotel Paradiso और The Iceman Cometh जैसी प्रस्तुतियाँ हुईं, इसके बाद 1959 में यह स्थायी रूप से बंद हो गया। न्यू लंदन थिएटर 2 जनवरी 1973 को Unknown Soldier and His Wife की प्रस्तुति के साथ खुला, जिसके बाद Grease (डैनी के रूप में रिचर्ड गेयर अभिनीत) आया। 1997 में कुछ वर्षों के लिए इस थिएटर का इस्तेमाल टेलीविज़न स्टूडियो के रूप में होने लगा, इससे पहले कि यह फिर से मंच प्रस्तुतियों में लौटे। थिएटर की सबसे बड़ी हिट म्यूज़िकल Cats रही, जो 1981 से 2002 तक कुल 8,949 प्रदर्शनों के साथ चली। 2006 तक यह सबसे लंबे समय तक चलने वाले वेस्ट एंड म्यूज़िकल का रिकॉर्ड रखती थी, जब Les Miserables ने इसे पीछे छोड़ दिया। 2018 में एंड्रयू लॉयड वेबर ने—जिनका ‘रियली यूज़फुल ग्रुप’ 1991 से इस इमारत का मालिक रहा है—घोषणा की कि थिएटर का नाम बदलकर ‘गिलियन लिन थिएटर’ किया जाएगा। यह किसी महिला के नाम पर रखा गया पहला लंदन थिएटर था। डेम गिलियन लिन ने अपने नृत्य करियर की शुरुआत बैलेरीना के रूप में की। द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के दौरान वे सैडलर्स वेल्स बैले में शामिल हुईं, और 20वें जन्मदिन पर लंदन के रॉयल ओपेरा हाउस के उद्घाटन अवसर पर अपना पहला बड़ा एकल प्रदर्शन किया। आगे चलकर वे रॉयल बैले में शामिल हुईं और वेस्ट एंड में डांसर बनीं—लंदन पैलेडियम में स्टार डांसर के रूप में, तथा लंदन कोलिज़ियम में Can Can जैसी बड़ी प्रस्तुतियों में नज़र आईं। लिन जल्द ही कोरियोग्राफ़र और निर्देशक के रूप में प्रसिद्ध हो गईं। उन्होंने इंग्लिश नेशनल ओपेरा, रॉयल शेक्सपियर कंपनी और वेस्ट एंड व ब्रॉडवे के कई शो के साथ काम किया। उन्हें संभवतः एंड्रयू लॉयड वेबर के साथ उनके सहयोग के लिए सबसे अधिक जाना जाता है: उन्होंने Cats (जो 1981 में न्यू लंदन थिएटर में खुला), The Phantom of the Opera (वेस्ट एंड का दूसरा सबसे लंबे समय तक चलने वाला म्यूज़िकल) और Aspects of Love (जो वेस्ट एंड और ब्रॉडवे में चला) जैसे म्यूज़िकल्स की कोरियोग्राफी की। थिएटर के लिए अपनी निरंतर सेवाओं के सम्मान में लिन को 2013 के ओलिवियर अवॉर्ड्स में एक विशेष पुरस्कार मिला, और 2014 में उन्हें क्वीन की न्यू ईयर ऑनर्स सूची में डेम की उपाधि दी गई। फिलहाल, थिएटर में एंड्रयू लॉयड वेबर की समीक्षकों द्वारा प्रशंसित प्रस्तुति School Of Rock चल रही है। Show Boat (अप्रैल 2016 -War Horse (28 मार्च 2009 - मार्च 2016)Imagine This – एक नया म्यूज़िकल (19 नवंबर 2008 – 14 जून 2008)Gone With The Wind – एक नया म्यूज़िकल (22 अप्रैल 2008 – 14 जून 2008)The Seagull (21 नवंबर 2007 – 12 जनवरी 2008)King Lear (14 नवंबर 2007 – 12 जनवरी 2008)Blue Man Group (10 नवंबर 2005 – 24 जून 2007)Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2 मार्च 2003 – 3 सितंबर 2005)Umoja (6 सितंबर 2002 – 8 फ़रवरी 2003)CATS (11 मई 1981 – 11 मई 2002) 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521 व्हीलचेयर एस्केलेटर, स्थान और ट्रांसफर सीटें उपलब्ध हैं सहायक प्रदर्शन:क्या सुनाई नहीं देने वाले लोगों के लिए सुविधाएं हैं? संपूर्ण सभागार में एक इंफ्रारेड सिस्टम काम कर रहा है (6 हेडसेट) क्या गाइड कुत्ते और/या सुनने वाले कुत्ते की अनुमति है? सभागार के अंदर एक्सेस कुत्तों की अनुमति है। स्टाफ द्वारा कुत्तों की देखभाल सेवा उपलब्ध है। कृपया अधिक जानकारी के लिए सीधे थिएटर से संपर्क करें। रॉयल शेक्सपियर कंपनी द्वारा स्टूडियो घिबली की प्रिय एनिमेटेड फिल्म का अद्भुत रूपांतरण अब गिलियन लिन थिएटर में है। छह ओलिवियर अवॉर्ड्स जीतने वाले इस 'गहराई से जादुई अनुभव' (Elle) ने हायाओ मियाज़ाकी की मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाली कहानी को शानदार कठपुतली प्रदर्शन के माध्यम से जीवंत किया है, जिसमें अविस्मरणीय तोतोरो और प्रसिद्ध कैटबस शामिल हैं। यह बड़े होने की कहानी बचपन की कल्पनाशक्ति का जश्न मनाती है। सर्वश्रेष्ठ टिकट, विशेष ऑफ़र, और नवीनतम वेस्ट एंड समाचारों के लिए सबसे पहले बनें। आप कभी भी सदस्यता समाप्त कर सकते हैं। गोपनीयता नीति

History

The site of the modern New London Theatre previously held taverns and music hall theatres since Elizabethan times. In those times, it was tavern called The Great Mogul and it was associated with Nell Gwynne. In the 19th Century, the site held The Mogul Saloon (built in 1847), which became the Middlesex Music Hall in 1851, and in turn was rebuilt as the New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties in 1911. In 1919 the theatre was sold, refurbished, and reopened as the Winter Garden Theatre, where it produced productions such as Kissing Time, A Night Out, Sally, Primrose, Funny Face (starring Fred Astaire), On The Rocks, Hotel Paradiso, and The Iceman Cometh before it was permanently closed in 1959. The New London Theatre opened on 2 January 1973 with a production of the Unknown Soldier and His Wife, followed by Grease (starring Richard Gere as Danny). In 1997, the theatre began being used as a television studio for several years before return to theatrical productions. The theatre’s biggest hit was the musical Cats, which ran from 1981 to 2002 for a total of 8,949 performances. It held the record for longest running West End musical until 2006 when Les Miserables surpassed it. In 2018, Andrew Lloyd Webber, whose Really Useful Group have owned the building since 1991, announced the theatre would be renamed the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the first London theatre to be named after a woman. Dame Gillian Lynne started her dancing career as a ballerina, joining the Sadler’s Wells Ballet during the Second World War, and performing her first major solo at the opening of London’s Royal Opera House on her 20th birthday. She went on to join the Royal Ballet, and became a dancer in the West End, appearing as a star dancer at the London Palladium, and major productions such as Can Can at the London Coliseum. Lynne quickly became renowned as a choreographer and director, working on productions with the English National Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company and many West End and Broadway shows. She may be best-known for her collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber: she choreographed the musicals Cats (which opened at the New London Theatre in 1981), The Phantom of the Opera (the second-longest running West End musical) and Aspects of Love (which ran in the West End and Broadway). Lynne received a Special Award at the 2013 Olivier Awards for her continued services to theatre, and in 2014, she was made a Dame in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. The theatre is currently host to the critically acclaimed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's School Of Rock

Past performances

Show Boat (April 2016 -War Horse (28 March 2009 - March 2016)
Imagine This – A New Musical (19 November 2008 – 14 June 2008)
Gone With The Wind – A New Musical (22 April 2008 – 14 June 2008)
The Seagull (21 November 2007 – 12 January 2008)
King Lear (14 November 2007 – 12 January 2008)
Blue Man Group (10 November 2005 – 24 June 2007)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2 March 2003 – 3 September 2005)
Umoja (6 September 2002 – 8 February 2003)
CATS (11 Mat 1981 – 11 May 2002)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 12pm

  • Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:45 PM

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

Covent Garden, Holborn

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521

Parking

NCP Parker Mews. Chinatown (Q Park scheme)

Seating plan

Gillian Lynne Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair escalator, spaces and transfer seats available

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium (6 headsets)

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

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · a month ago
We went to see My Neighbour Totoro and absolutely loved it! The large scale puppetry was amazing and really brought the story to life. Our seats were very comfortable, and the theatre amenities were great, with a few bars and well-managed queues that weren’t too bad. A fantastic overall experience. Also, Caravan Covent Garden opposite is a great place to stop for a bite before the show, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!
— Paula Santkiewicz
5.0 · a month ago
I enjoyed my time at the Gillian Lynne Theatre to see one of the sought-after events of Gabrielle Bernstein's live event last in July 2025. The venue was easy to get to as it was walking distance from Holborn and Coven Garden stations. I arrived early and saw Gabby come out of a car, greeting us and amazed at all the people waiting in the queue. We were able to see her go into the theatre in preparation of the show. They also sold Gabby's new books. The seats were good. I enjoyed every moment of her live show. Such a memory.
— Hamida Khanom
5.0 · 2 months ago
My Neighbour Totoro was absolutely wonderful. The staging and puppetry were incredibly imaginative and a joy to watch. Because of a Tube delay, we arrived a few minutes late and had to watch the first 10–15 minutes on a screen, but the staff were incredibly helpful and escorted us to our seats as soon as we were allowed in. We didn’t feel like we’d missed much at all. We were seated in the very front row on the side, which gave us an amazing up-close view of the stage design and puppetry—seeing it so closely really enhanced the experience. I highly recommend this show.
— Chiho Sharp
5.0 · 4 months ago
Saw My Neighbor Totoro and honestly loved it. The seats in the upper circle were really good – comfy and I could see everything perfectly. I was honestly shocked at how good Totoro looked on stage, it was amazing! The acting was really strong, and everyone did such a great job bringing the characters to life. The singer and the musicians were incredible too – they added so much energy and really made the show feel magical. Definitely a brilliant night out and would totally recommend it!
— Ashley Thompson

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

Live venue listings

REVIEW: Standing At The Sky's Edge, Gillian Lynne Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

4 March 2024

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REVIEW: Crazy For You, Gillian Lynne Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

7 July 2023

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The current production at Gillian Lynne Theatre is My Neighbour Totoro. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Holborn.

Where is Gillian Lynne Theatre?

Gillian Lynne Theatre is located at 166 Drury Lane, Camden WC2B 5PW.

How can I contact Gillian Lynne Theatre?

You can call Gillian Lynne Theatre on 020 3925 2998. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The Gillian Lynne Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 5:45 PM. Right now the box office is closed · opens 12pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is Gillian Lynne Theatre accessible?

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

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