Prince Edward Theatre

Venue info

Prince Edward Theatre is een bekende theaterlocatie in Londen die wordt uitgelicht op British Theatre. Ontdek de nieuwste voorstellingen, praktische informatie over het theater en handige tips voor het boeken van tickets voorafgaand aan uw bezoek. Het Prince Edward Theatre, vernoemd naar de toenmalige Prins van Wales, opende zijn deuren op 3 april 1930 met de musical Rio Rita. In 1935 werd het theater omgetoverd tot een cabaret- en danszaal onder de naam de London Casino. Deze koers werd gevaren tot 1941, toen het gebouw zwaar beschadigd raakte tijdens een luchtaanval waarbij onder andere alle ramen sneuvelden. In 1942 volgde de heropening na de nodige aanpassingen aan het podium. Onder de nieuwe naam Queensbury All Services Club werden de shows destijds uitgezonden door de BBC. Na de oorlog kreeg het pand zijn oorspronkelijke theaterfunctie terug, wederom onder de naam de London Casino. In 1954 werd het gebouw door dezelfde architecten verbouwd tot bioscoop: het Casino Cinerama Theatre. Na twintig jaar trouwe dienst nam Bernard Delfont het pand over en liet er een nieuw scherm installeren. Het Casino Cinerama Theatre hield echter niet lang meer stand en werd in 1978 weer in ere hersteld als theater, inclusief de oorspronkelijke naam. Al snel groeide het theater uit tot dé plek voor populaire musicals. In de jaren '80 en '90 boekten producties als Evita (een wereldprimeur en de openingsvoorstelling van het vernieuwde theater), Chess, Anything Goes, Children of Eden, Some Like It Hot en Crazy for You grote successen. Ook in de 21e eeuw blijft het theater een vaste waarde voor musicalliefhebbers, met kaskrakers zoals de vijfjarige speelperiode van Mamma Mia! en de vier jaar durende run van Mary Poppins. Miss Saigon (3 mei 2014 - 27 februari 2016)Jersey Boys (18 maart 2008 - 9 maart 2014)Mary Poppins (15 december 2004 - 12 januari 2008)Mamma Mia! (6 april 1999 - 27 mei 2004)West Side Story (6 oktober 1998 - 9 januari 1999)Show Boat (28 april 1998 - 19 september 1998)Martin Guerre (10 juli 1996 - 28 februari 1998)Crazy for You (3 maart 1993 - 24 februari 1996)Some Like It Hot (19 maart 1992 - 20 juni 1992) 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453 Nabijgelegen parkeergarages zijn onder andere Master Park Chinatown in Poland Street en de NCP-garages in Wardour Street, Denman Street, Newport Place en Brewer Street. Ook in Soho en Chinatown kun je terecht via het Q-Park-systeem. Er zijn rolstoelplaatsen en mogelijkheden voor transfers beschikbaar. In de gehele zaal is een infraroodsysteem aanwezig. Assistentiehonden zijn welkom in de zaal. Er is ook een oppasservice door het personeel beschikbaar. Neem voor meer informatie rechtstreeks contact op met het theater. Zeg zijn naam drie keer! Tim Burtons bovennatuurlijke Broadway-hit spookt vanaf mei 2026 eindelijk rond in de West End, in het Prince Edward Theatre. Boek nu je Beetlejuice-tickets voor de Londense première van deze voor een Tony genomineerde musicalkomedie-sensatie. Beleef de genialiteit van Michael Jackson in het Prince Edward Theatre. MJ The Musical gunt je een unieke blik achter de schermen van de Dangerous World Tour uit 1992 en verkent de creatieve geest achter de grootste entertainment-successen aller tijden. Geniet van meer dan 25 van Jacksons grootste hits, waaronder 'Billie Jean', 'Thriller' en 'Beat It'. Bekroond met vier Tony Awards en de 2025 Olivier Award voor Beste Choreografie. Koop tickets voor Aladdin - Disney’s nieuwe musical in het Prince Edward Theatre. Bekijk de cast, speeltijden en speelperiode op BritishTheatre.com. Wees er als eerste bij voor de beste tickets, exclusieve aanbiedingen en het laatste nieuws uit West End. U kunt zich op elk gewenst moment afmelden. Privacybeleid

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 ✭✭✭✭