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166 Drury Lane, Camden WC2B 5PW

Teatro Gillian Lynne

4.7 · 7.2k Google reviewsBox office closed · opens 12pm

Il Gillian Lynne Theatre è un teatro di Londra presente su British Theatre. Scopri gli spettacoli in programma, informazioni pratiche sul teatro e consigli per l’acquisto dei biglietti prima della tua visita. L’area su cui sorge l’attuale New London Theatre ospitava, sin dall’epoca elisabettiana, taverne e teatri di music hall. All’epoca vi si trovava una taverna chiamata The Great Mogul, legata alla figura di Nell Gwynne. Nel XIX secolo, sul sito sorse il Mogul Saloon (costruito nel 1847), che nel 1851 divenne il Middlesex Music Hall e, a sua volta, fu ricostruito nel 1911 come New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties. Nel 1919 il teatro fu venduto, rinnovato e riaperto come Winter Garden Theatre, dove ospitò produzioni come Kissing Time, A Night Out, Sally, Primrose, Funny Face (con Fred Astaire), On The Rocks, Hotel Paradiso e The Iceman Cometh, prima di chiudere definitivamente nel 1959. Il New London Theatre aprì il 2 gennaio 1973 con una produzione di Unknown Soldier and His Wife, seguita da Grease (con Richard Gere nel ruolo di Danny). Nel 1997, per alcuni anni, il teatro fu utilizzato come studio televisivo, prima di tornare alla programmazione teatrale. Il suo più grande successo è stato il musical Cats, in cartellone dal 1981 al 2002 per un totale di 8.949 repliche. Detenne il record di musical più longevo del West End fino al 2006, quando Les Misérables lo superò. Nel 2018 Andrew Lloyd Webber, il cui Really Useful Group possiede l’edificio dal 1991, annunciò che il teatro sarebbe stato ribattezzato Gillian Lynne Theatre, il primo teatro londinese a portare il nome di una donna. Dame Gillian Lynne iniziò la sua carriera nella danza come ballerina, entrando a far parte del Sadler’s Wells Ballet durante la Seconda guerra mondiale e interpretando il suo primo grande assolo all’inaugurazione della Royal Opera House di Londra nel giorno del suo 20° compleanno. In seguito si unì al Royal Ballet e divenne una danzatrice del West End, affermandosi come star dancer al London Palladium e in produzioni di rilievo come Can Can al London Coliseum. Lynne divenne rapidamente celebre come coreografa e regista, lavorando a produzioni con l’English National Opera, la Royal Shakespeare Company e a numerosi spettacoli del West End e di Broadway. È forse soprattutto conosciuta per le collaborazioni con Andrew Lloyd Webber: curò le coreografie dei musical Cats (debuttato al New London Theatre nel 1981), The Phantom of the Opera (il secondo musical più longevo del West End) e Aspects of Love (in scena nel West End e a Broadway). Nel 2013 Lynne ricevette uno Special Award agli Olivier Awards per i suoi continui servizi resi al teatro e, nel 2014, fu insignita del titolo di Dame nella lista dei New Year’s Honours della Regina. Attualmente il teatro ospita l’acclamata produzione di Andrew Lloyd Webber di <a href="https://www.britishtheatre.com/shows/school-of-rock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">School Of Rock</a> Show Boat (aprile 2016 -War Horse (28 marzo 2009 - marzo 2016)Imagine This – Un nuovo musical (19 novembre 2008 – 14 giugno 2008)Via col vento – Un nuovo musical (22 aprile 2008 – 14 giugno 2008)Il gabbiano (21 novembre 2007 – 12 gennaio 2008)Re Lear (14 novembre 2007 – 12 gennaio 2008)Blue Man Group (10 novembre 2005 – 24 giugno 2007)Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2 marzo 2003 – 3 settembre 2005)Umoja (6 settembre 2002 – 8 febbraio 2003)CATS (11 marzo 1981 – 11 maggio 2002) 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521 Scale mobili per sedie a rotelle, spazi e posti a sedere trasferibili disponibili SPETTACOLI ASSISTITI:Ci sono strutture per ipoudenti? C'è un sistema a infrarossi che funziona in tutto l'auditorium (6 cuffie) I cani guida e/o i cani per non udenti sono ammessi? I cani per l'accesso sono ammessi all'interno dell'auditorium. Disponibile servizio di dog-sitting da parte dello staff. Si prega di contattare direttamente il teatro per ulteriori informazioni. L'adattamento mozzafiato della Royal Shakespeare Company del film d'animazione amato dello Studio Ghibli è ora al Gillian Lynne Theatre. Vincitore di sei Olivier Awards, questa 'esperienza profondamente magica' (Elle) porta in vita il racconto incantevole di Hayao Miyazaki attraverso uno spettacolare uso di marionette, inclusi l'indimenticabile Totoro e il leggendario Catbus. Una storia di formazione che celebra l'immaginazione dell'infanzia. Sii il primo ad accedere ai migliori biglietti, alle offerte esclusive e alle ultime novità sul West End. Puoi annullare l'iscrizione in qualsiasi momento. Politica sulla privacy

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

Capacity

Around 1,295 (two levels)

Current attached shows

Google rating

4.7 ★ (7.2k)

Venue info

Il Gillian Lynne Theatre è un teatro di Londra presente su British Theatre. Scopri gli spettacoli in programma, informazioni pratiche sul teatro e consigli per l’acquisto dei biglietti prima della tua visita. L’area su cui sorge l’attuale New London Theatre ospitava, sin dall’epoca elisabettiana, taverne e teatri di music hall. All’epoca vi si trovava una taverna chiamata The Great Mogul, legata alla figura di Nell Gwynne. Nel XIX secolo, sul sito sorse il Mogul Saloon (costruito nel 1847), che nel 1851 divenne il Middlesex Music Hall e, a sua volta, fu ricostruito nel 1911 come New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties. Nel 1919 il teatro fu venduto, rinnovato e riaperto come Winter Garden Theatre, dove ospitò produzioni come Kissing Time, A Night Out, Sally, Primrose, Funny Face (con Fred Astaire), On The Rocks, Hotel Paradiso e The Iceman Cometh, prima di chiudere definitivamente nel 1959. Il New London Theatre aprì il 2 gennaio 1973 con una produzione di Unknown Soldier and His Wife, seguita da Grease (con Richard Gere nel ruolo di Danny). Nel 1997, per alcuni anni, il teatro fu utilizzato come studio televisivo, prima di tornare alla programmazione teatrale. Il suo più grande successo è stato il musical Cats, in cartellone dal 1981 al 2002 per un totale di 8.949 repliche. Detenne il record di musical più longevo del West End fino al 2006, quando Les Misérables lo superò. Nel 2018 Andrew Lloyd Webber, il cui Really Useful Group possiede l’edificio dal 1991, annunciò che il teatro sarebbe stato ribattezzato Gillian Lynne Theatre, il primo teatro londinese a portare il nome di una donna. Dame Gillian Lynne iniziò la sua carriera nella danza come ballerina, entrando a far parte del Sadler’s Wells Ballet durante la Seconda guerra mondiale e interpretando il suo primo grande assolo all’inaugurazione della Royal Opera House di Londra nel giorno del suo 20° compleanno. In seguito si unì al Royal Ballet e divenne una danzatrice del West End, affermandosi come star dancer al London Palladium e in produzioni di rilievo come Can Can al London Coliseum. Lynne divenne rapidamente celebre come coreografa e regista, lavorando a produzioni con l’English National Opera, la Royal Shakespeare Company e a numerosi spettacoli del West End e di Broadway. È forse soprattutto conosciuta per le collaborazioni con Andrew Lloyd Webber: curò le coreografie dei musical Cats (debuttato al New London Theatre nel 1981), The Phantom of the Opera (il secondo musical più longevo del West End) e Aspects of Love (in scena nel West End e a Broadway). Nel 2013 Lynne ricevette uno Special Award agli Olivier Awards per i suoi continui servizi resi al teatro e, nel 2014, fu insignita del titolo di Dame nella lista dei New Year’s Honours della Regina. Attualmente il teatro ospita l’acclamata produzione di Andrew Lloyd Webber di School Of Rock Show Boat (aprile 2016 -War Horse (28 marzo 2009 - marzo 2016)Imagine This – Un nuovo musical (19 novembre 2008 – 14 giugno 2008)Via col vento – Un nuovo musical (22 aprile 2008 – 14 giugno 2008)Il gabbiano (21 novembre 2007 – 12 gennaio 2008)Re Lear (14 novembre 2007 – 12 gennaio 2008)Blue Man Group (10 novembre 2005 – 24 giugno 2007)Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2 marzo 2003 – 3 settembre 2005)Umoja (6 settembre 2002 – 8 febbraio 2003)CATS (11 marzo 1981 – 11 maggio 2002) 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521 Scale mobili per sedie a rotelle, spazi e posti a sedere trasferibili disponibili SPETTACOLI ASSISTITI:Ci sono strutture per ipoudenti? C'è un sistema a infrarossi che funziona in tutto l'auditorium (6 cuffie) I cani guida e/o i cani per non udenti sono ammessi? I cani per l'accesso sono ammessi all'interno dell'auditorium. Disponibile servizio di dog-sitting da parte dello staff. Si prega di contattare direttamente il teatro per ulteriori informazioni. L'adattamento mozzafiato della Royal Shakespeare Company del film d'animazione amato dello Studio Ghibli è ora al Gillian Lynne Theatre. Vincitore di sei Olivier Awards, questa 'esperienza profondamente magica' (Elle) porta in vita il racconto incantevole di Hayao Miyazaki attraverso uno spettacolare uso di marionette, inclusi l'indimenticabile Totoro e il leggendario Catbus. Una storia di formazione che celebra l'immaginazione dell'infanzia. Sii il primo ad accedere ai migliori biglietti, alle offerte esclusive e alle ultime novità sul West End. Puoi annullare l'iscrizione in qualsiasi momento. Politica sulla privacy

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 and where to sit

For the best all-round view at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, aim for the central Stalls, a few rows back from the front where you sit roughly level with the thrust stage. If you want to be closer, the front and centre of the Stalls puts you right at the action, though the stage height can crop the lowest sightlines. The auditorium holds around 1,295 across two levels, the Stalls and the Circle (sometimes called the Dress Circle).

Level	Best for	Worth knowing
Stalls	The best overall views, close to a wraparound thrust stage	Steeply raked with no pillars, so sightlines hold up well to the rear. The side blocks face the stage at an angle, and safety rails sit around the mid-Stalls aisles.
Circle	A raised, elevated overview and strong value in the central rows	Narrow and curved, so the far sides look at the stage side on. A safety rail runs along the front row and handrails border the side sections.

Best seats at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

The finest seats for My Neighbour Totoro are in the central Stalls, roughly the middle rows of the central block, where you are square to the thrust stage and close enough to catch the puppetry and detail without craning. Because the Stalls are well raked and free of pillars, even seats further back keep a clean, central view. The central rows of the Circle also give a lovely elevated take on the staging.

Seats to check before you book

This is a thrust stage venue, so the auditorium wraps the stage in a horseshoe and the seats down the far sides of both levels face the action side on, seeing less of the full picture. In the Stalls, safety rails cross the aisles around the middle of the level and the very front row sits low against the stage. In the Circle, a safety rail runs along the front row and the side sections have handrails, so it is worth checking a seat view photo before committing to an end or side seat.

Best value

The sweet spot for value is the central Stalls a little further back, where prices ease but the raked, unobstructed sightlines stay strong, and the central rows of the Circle, which give a good elevated view for less than the premium Stalls. Side seats in both levels are cheaper again if you are happy with an angled view. 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 My Neighbour Totoro.

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

Biglietti per Il mio vicino Totoro presso Gillian Lynne Theatre, Londra

Musical

4.9

Il mio vicino Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

da £24

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Previous productions

Show

King Lear

Gillian Lynne Theatre

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

Where are the best seats at the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The best seats are in the central Stalls, a few rows back from the front, where you sit square to the thrust stage with a clear, close view. The Stalls are steeply raked and free of pillars, so central seats further back also keep excellent sightlines. The central rows of the Circle offer a good elevated alternative.

Which seats have restricted views at the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

Because the stage thrusts into the auditorium, seats down the far sides of both the Stalls and the Circle face the action side on and see less of the full staging. Safety rails cross the mid-Stalls aisles, a rail runs along the front row of the Circle, and handrails border the Circle side sections, so it is worth checking a seat view before booking an end or side seat.

How many seats does the Gillian Lynne Theatre have?

The Gillian Lynne Theatre seats around 1,295 people across two levels, the Stalls and the Circle. The Stalls are the larger level and the Circle sits above with a raised, curved view of the stage.

Is there step-free access and accessible seating at the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

Yes, there is step-free access to the venue and a lift gives level access to the Stalls for access patrons. There are dedicated wheelchair spaces with companion seats in Row P of the Stalls, and staff can advise on seats suitable for transferring from a wheelchair.

What is the best value section for My Neighbour Totoro?

The best value is the central Stalls a little further back, where prices ease while the raked, unobstructed sightlines stay strong. The central rows of the Circle are also good value, giving an elevated view for less than the premium Stalls, and angled side seats in either level are cheaper again.

What's on at Teatro Gillian Lynne?

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

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

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Holborn.

Where is Teatro Gillian Lynne?

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

How can I contact Teatro Gillian Lynne?

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

What are the box office hours at Teatro Gillian Lynne?

The Teatro Gillian Lynne 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 Teatro Gillian Lynne accessible?

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

How big is Teatro Gillian Lynne?

Teatro Gillian Lynne has a capacity of Around 1,295 (two levels) — small enough to feel intimate but large enough to host major productions.

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