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吉莲·林恩剧院

4.7 · 7.2k Google reviewsBox office open · closes 7:45pm

吉莉安·林恩剧院(Gillian Lynne Theatre)是伦敦的一家剧院场馆,并在British Theatre上有专题介绍。出发前先了解即将上演的剧目、实用的场馆指南,以及订票小贴士,让你的观演之旅更顺畅。 如今的新伦敦剧院(New London Theatre)所在地,自伊丽莎白一世时期起便曾先后是酒馆与音乐厅剧场。那时,这里有一家名为“The Great Mogul”的酒馆,并与内尔·格温(Nell Gwynne)有关。19世纪时,该地建起了“The Mogul Saloon”(1847年落成),1851年改为米德尔塞克斯音乐厅(Middlesex Music Hall),随后又于1911年重建为“New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties”。 1919年,这座剧院被出售、翻新,并以冬季花园剧院(Winter Garden Theatre)之名重新开业,上演了《Kissing Time》《A Night Out》《Sally》《Primrose》《Funny Face》(弗雷德·阿斯泰尔主演)、《On The Rocks》《Hotel Paradiso》以及《The Iceman Cometh》等作品,直至1959年永久关闭。 新伦敦剧院于1973年1月2日开幕,首演为《Unknown Soldier and His Wife》,随后上演《Grease》(由理查德·基尔饰演丹尼)。1997年起,剧院曾一度作为电视演播室使用数年,之后再回归戏剧演出。该剧院最轰动的成功之作是音乐剧《Cats》,从1981年演到2002年,共计演出8,949场。它曾保持“西区上演时间最长音乐剧”的纪录,直到2006年《Les Miserables》超越为止。 2018年,安德鲁·劳埃德·韦伯(Andrew Lloyd Webber)宣布,鉴于其“Really Useful Group”自1991年起拥有该建筑,剧院将更名为“吉莉安·琳恩剧院”(Gillian Lynne Theatre),成为伦敦首家以女性命名的剧院。 吉莉安·琳恩女爵士(Dame Gillian Lynne)以芭蕾舞者身份开启舞蹈生涯,二战期间加入萨德勒之井芭蕾舞团(Sadler’s Wells Ballet),并在自己20岁生日、伦敦皇家歌剧院(Royal Opera House)重开之际完成首次重要独舞演出。此后她加入英国皇家芭蕾舞团(Royal Ballet),并成为西区舞者,在伦敦帕拉迪姆剧院(London Palladium)以领衔舞者身份亮相,也参演了如在伦敦大剧院(London Coliseum)上演的《Can Can》等大型制作。 琳恩很快以编舞与导演闻名,曾与英国国家歌剧院(English National Opera)、皇家莎士比亚剧团(Royal Shakespeare Company)合作,并参与众多西区与百老汇作品。她最为人熟知的,或许是与安德鲁·劳埃德·韦伯的合作:她为音乐剧《Cats》(1981年在新伦敦剧院首演)、《The Phantom of the Opera》(西区上演时间第二长的音乐剧)以及《Aspects of Love》(在西区与百老汇上演)担任编舞。 2013年奥利弗奖(Olivier Awards)上,琳恩因对戏剧界的持续贡献获得特别奖;2014年,她在英女王新年授勋名单中获封女爵士。 目前,这座剧院正在上演备受好评的安德鲁·劳埃德·韦伯作品:<a href="https://www.britishtheatre.com/shows/school-of-rock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">《School Of Rock》</a>。 《演艺船》(2016年4月-《战马》(2009年3月28日-2016年3月)《想象这一切》——全新音乐剧(2008年11月19日-2008年6月14日)《乱世佳人》——全新音乐剧(2008年4月22日-2008年6月14日)《海鸥》(2007年11月21日-2008年1月12日)《李尔王》(2007年11月14日-2008年1月12日)蓝人乐团(2005年11月10日-2007年6月24日)《约瑟与神奇彩衣》(2003年3月2日-2005年9月3日)《Umoja》(2002年9月6日-2003年2月8日)《猫》(1981年3月11日-2002年5月11日) 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521 皇家莎士比亚公司改编自吉卜力工作室经典动画电影的惊艳作品现已在吉莉安·琳恩剧院上演。这部荣获六项奥利弗奖的作品被称为一次“深具魔力的体验”(Elle),通过壮观的木偶表演,把宫崎骏迷人的传说带入现实,包括无法忘怀的龙猫和传说中的猫巴士。这是一个颂扬儿童想象力的成长故事。

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

Capacity

Around 1,295 (two levels)

Current attached shows

1

Google rating

4.7 ★ (7.2k)

Venue info

吉莉安·林恩剧院(Gillian Lynne Theatre)是伦敦的一家剧院场馆,并在British Theatre上有专题介绍。出发前先了解即将上演的剧目、实用的场馆指南,以及订票小贴士,让你的观演之旅更顺畅。 如今的新伦敦剧院(New London Theatre)所在地,自伊丽莎白一世时期起便曾先后是酒馆与音乐厅剧场。那时,这里有一家名为“The Great Mogul”的酒馆,并与内尔·格温(Nell Gwynne)有关。19世纪时,该地建起了“The Mogul Saloon”(1847年落成),1851年改为米德尔塞克斯音乐厅(Middlesex Music Hall),随后又于1911年重建为“New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties”。 1919年,这座剧院被出售、翻新,并以冬季花园剧院(Winter Garden Theatre)之名重新开业,上演了《Kissing Time》《A Night Out》《Sally》《Primrose》《Funny Face》(弗雷德·阿斯泰尔主演)、《On The Rocks》《Hotel Paradiso》以及《The Iceman Cometh》等作品,直至1959年永久关闭。 新伦敦剧院于1973年1月2日开幕,首演为《Unknown Soldier and His Wife》,随后上演《Grease》(由理查德·基尔饰演丹尼)。1997年起,剧院曾一度作为电视演播室使用数年,之后再回归戏剧演出。该剧院最轰动的成功之作是音乐剧《Cats》,从1981年演到2002年,共计演出8,949场。它曾保持“西区上演时间最长音乐剧”的纪录,直到2006年《Les Miserables》超越为止。 2018年,安德鲁·劳埃德·韦伯(Andrew Lloyd Webber)宣布,鉴于其“Really Useful Group”自1991年起拥有该建筑,剧院将更名为“吉莉安·琳恩剧院”(Gillian Lynne Theatre),成为伦敦首家以女性命名的剧院。 吉莉安·琳恩女爵士(Dame Gillian Lynne)以芭蕾舞者身份开启舞蹈生涯,二战期间加入萨德勒之井芭蕾舞团(Sadler’s Wells Ballet),并在自己20岁生日、伦敦皇家歌剧院(Royal Opera House)重开之际完成首次重要独舞演出。此后她加入英国皇家芭蕾舞团(Royal Ballet),并成为西区舞者,在伦敦帕拉迪姆剧院(London Palladium)以领衔舞者身份亮相,也参演了如在伦敦大剧院(London Coliseum)上演的《Can Can》等大型制作。 琳恩很快以编舞与导演闻名,曾与英国国家歌剧院(English National Opera)、皇家莎士比亚剧团(Royal Shakespeare Company)合作,并参与众多西区与百老汇作品。她最为人熟知的,或许是与安德鲁·劳埃德·韦伯的合作:她为音乐剧《Cats》(1981年在新伦敦剧院首演)、《The Phantom of the Opera》(西区上演时间第二长的音乐剧)以及《Aspects of Love》(在西区与百老汇上演)担任编舞。 2013年奥利弗奖(Olivier Awards)上,琳恩因对戏剧界的持续贡献获得特别奖;2014年,她在英女王新年授勋名单中获封女爵士。 目前,这座剧院正在上演备受好评的安德鲁·劳埃德·韦伯作品:《School Of Rock》。 《演艺船》(2016年4月-《战马》(2009年3月28日-2016年3月)《想象这一切》——全新音乐剧(2008年11月19日-2008年6月14日)《乱世佳人》——全新音乐剧(2008年4月22日-2008年6月14日)《海鸥》(2007年11月21日-2008年1月12日)《李尔王》(2007年11月14日-2008年1月12日)蓝人乐团(2005年11月10日-2007年6月24日)《约瑟与神奇彩衣》(2003年3月2日-2005年9月3日)《Umoja》(2002年9月6日-2003年2月8日)《猫》(1981年3月11日-2002年5月11日) 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521 皇家莎士比亚公司改编自吉卜力工作室经典动画电影的惊艳作品现已在吉莉安·琳恩剧院上演。这部荣获六项奥利弗奖的作品被称为一次“深具魔力的体验”(Elle),通过壮观的木偶表演,把宫崎骏迷人的传说带入现实,包括无法忘怀的龙猫和传说中的猫巴士。这是一个颂扬儿童想象力的成长故事。

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 open · closes 7:45pm

  • 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).

LevelBest forWorth knowing
StallsThe best overall views, close to a wraparound thrust stageSteeply 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.
CircleA raised, elevated overview and strong value in the central rowsNarrow 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.

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

Full what's-on listing for 吉莲·林恩剧院

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

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 吉莲·林恩剧院?

The current production at 吉莲·林恩剧院 is My Neighbour Totoro. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to 吉莲·林恩剧院?

The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Holborn.

Where is 吉莲·林恩剧院?

吉莲·林恩剧院 is located at 166 Drury Lane, Camden WC2B 5PW.

How can I contact 吉莲·林恩剧院?

You can call 吉莲·林恩剧院 on 020 3925 2998. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.

What are the box office hours at 吉莲·林恩剧院?

The 吉莲·林恩剧院 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 open · closes 7:45pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is 吉莲·林恩剧院 accessible?

吉莲·林恩剧院 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 吉莲·林恩剧院?

吉莲·林恩剧院 has a capacity of Around 1,295 (two levels) — small enough to feel intimate but large enough to host major productions.