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Venue

Old Compton Street, W1D 4HS

Prince Edward Theatre

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

The Prince Edward Theatre is a West End theatre situated on Old Compton Street, just north of Leicester Square, in the City of Westminster, London.

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Photos via Google. Attributions: Prince Edward Theatre, Lukas, sugars chauffeur, Menyhart Zoltan

Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.7 ★ (12.4k)

Venue info

Prince Edward Theatre är en framstående scen i London som ni kan läsa allt om här på British Theatre. Upptäck kommande föreställningar, få praktisk information om teatern och få tips kring biljettbokning inför ditt nästa besök. Prince Edward Theatre, uppkallad efter den dåvarande prinsen av Wales, slog upp portarna den 3 april 1930 med musikalen Rio Rita. Redan 1935 byggdes teatern om till kabaré och danshall under namnet London Casino. Verksamheten fortsatte i samma spår fram till 1941, då byggnaden skadades svårt i ett skådespel av flygräder där bland annat samtliga fönster krossades. År 1942 öppnade man på nytt, nu med en ombyggd scen och under namnet Queensbury All Services Club, där föreställningarna sändes direkt i BBC. Efter kriget återställdes lokalen till teater och återtog namnet London Casino. Samma arkitekter förvandlade senare byggnaden till biografen Casino Cinerama Theatre år 1954. Efter 20 år som biograf köptes byggnaden av Bernard Delfont, som lät installera en modern bioduk. Sejouren som Casino Cinerama Theatre blev dock kortvarig, och 1978 återställdes byggnaden återigen till teater under sitt ursprungliga namn. Teatern blev snabbt en självklar hemvist för stora musikalsuccéer. Under 80- och 90-talet avlöste publikfavoriterna varandra, med allt från världspremiären av Evita (som återinvigde teatern) till Chess, Anything Goes, Children of Eden, Some Like it Hot och Crazy for You. Under 2000-talet har musikaltraditionen levt vidare med stora framgångar, däribland Mamma Mias femåriga spelperiod och Mary Poppins som gick i fyra år. Miss Saigon (3 maj 2014 – 27 februari 2016)Jersey Boys (18 mars 2008 – 9 mars 2014)Mary Poppins (15 december 2004 – 12 januari 2008)Mamma Mia! (6 april 1999 – 27 maj 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 mars 1993 – 24 februari 1996)Some Like It Hot (19 mars 1992 – 20 juni 1992) Teaterdistriktet kring Charing Cross och Embankment 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453 Parkeringsmöjligheter finns vid Master Park Chinatown (Poland Street) samt NCP-parkeringar vid Wardour Street, Denman Street, Newport Place och Brewer Street. Områdena Soho och Chinatown ingår även i Q-Park-systemet. Platser fu00f6r rullstolar samt mu00f6jlighet till omflyttning finns tillgu00e4ngliga. En tillgu00e4nglighetsanpassad toalett finns i foaju00e9n. TILLGu00c4NGLIGHETSANPASSADE Fu00d6RESTu00c4LLNINGAR: Finns det hju00e4lpmedel fu00f6r hu00f6rselnedsatta? Det finns ett infraru00f6tt system installerat i hela salongen. Assistanshundar fu00e5r fu00f6lja med in i salongen. Personalen kan u00e4ven titta till hunden under fu00f6restu00e4llningen vid behov. Vu00e4nligen kontakta teatern direkt fu00f6r ytterligare information. Säg hans namn tre gånger! Tim Burtons övernaturliga Broadway-succé intar äntligen West End och Prince Edward Theatre i maj 2026. Boka dina Beetlejuice-biljetter nu till London-premiären av detta Tony-nominerade fenomen till musikalkomedi. Upplev Michael Jacksons storhet på Prince Edward Theatre i London. Musikalen MJ tar dig med bakom kulisserna under Dangerous World Tour 1992 och utforskar det kreativa geni som skapade några av världens mest ikoniska uppträdanden. Föreställningen innehåller över 25 av Jacksons största hits, däribland ”Billie Jean”, ”Thriller” och ”Beat It”. Produktionen har belönats med fyra Tony Awards och vann även en Olivier Award 2025 för bästa koreografi. Hitta biljetter till Disney-musikalen Aladdin på Prince Edward Theatre. Här på BritishTheatre.com hittar du information om rollista, föreställningstider och speltid. Var först med de bästa biljetterna, exklusiva erbjudanden och de senaste nyheterna från West End. Du kan nu00e4r som helst avsluta din prenumeration. Integritetspolicy

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

Prince Edward Theatre 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.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

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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