Situated on Wellington Street- The Lyceum Theatre. There has been a Lyceum Theatre in the area since 1772 but the first incarnation of the Lyceum on its present site was built in 1834 by Samuel Beazley. In 1882 C.J. Phipps- the designer of the Savoy Theatre- reconditioned the theatre and in 1884 adjusted and improved the circles. The Lyceum Theatre was owned during it early years by celebrated actor Sir Henry Irvin and the theatre and Irvin became strongly associated. Irvin’s last performance at the Lyceum occurred in 1902. The LCC bought the Theatre in 1939 to be demolished to make way for a new road- this was thankfully abandoned. The building was leased out and became a ballroom during the middle of the twentieth century. Because the Lyceum was no longer a theatre, despite it historical significance, the building and its future became uncertain. The Lyceum Theatre was reopened in 1996 and became the home for many modern musicals. The main stage had to be completely rebuilt because the previous one was a mismatched combination that had evolved from the many builds and rebuilds over the years. Samuel Beazley’s façade and portico survive today and are a familiar and striking view from Wellington Street.
Listing Details
- Address: Wellington Street,Losndon,WC2E 7DA,United Kingdom
- Phone: 0161 660 2153
- Website: http://www.lyceumtheatrelondon.com/,http://www.lyceumtheatrelondon.com/
- Get there by bus: RV1,9,15,91,176,11,23,13,87,139,59,68,171,188,X68,1,4,26,76,168,243,341,242,LR2,521,8,172,6
- Get there by tube/train: Covent Garden, Charing Cross
- Wheelchair access: Yes
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Additional information:
Entrance is through a signposted double EXIT door to left-hand side as you face the theatre. To use this entrance, please ask a member of staff. Slight slope down to the back of the Stalls – handrails either side and rest area by adapted toilets (1 way down corridor) – where there are 8 spaces for wheelchair users in row P.
Wheelchair users must bring a non-disabled companion. Scooter/wheelchair transfer spaces to aisle seats in the stalls (by arrangement with Box Office). Transfer seating available to any aisle seat in the Stalls for people who can walk a little (by prior arrangement with Box Office). Slight slope from Stalls to Stalls bar.
Toilets
Toilets on each level. Women’s up 1 step at side of Stalls or 10 steps down from the Stalls bar. Men’s off
Sign Language Interpreted performance
Sign Language Interpreted performances: Theatresign signed performance by Donna Ruane on Sat 16 Jun at 14:00. To book: F: 020 7845 0999 W: www.stagetext.co.uk BO: 0870 243 9000
Sound Amplification
Infra-red loop system for the hard of hearing. Headsets are available for a returnable deposit of £20, please contact a member of staff upon arrival. Reception best in Royal Circle and Stalls. Induction loop at Box Office.
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are allowed into the auditorium by prior arrangement with Box Office. Alternatively, staff can dog-sit.
Opening Times
- Monday 11:30am-11pm
- Tuesday 11:30am-11pm
- Wednesday 11:30am-11pm
- Thursday 11:30am-11pm
- Friday 11:30am-11pm
- Saturday 11:30am-11pm
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