The Garrick Theatre was built in 1889, and named after David Garrick, a famous Shakespearean actor. One of the West End’s smaller theatres, it seats 656, however before the top level was closed it could seat over 1,000. In the late 60s the theatre was at risk of being torn down due to a proposed redevelopment of the Covent Garden area, however a successful Equity campaign prevented this from happening. As with various other West End theatres, the Garrick closed down during World War II, but reopened in 1941. It has since undergone a couple of renovations, but the famous gold leaf auditorium remains.
The Garrick Theatre is best known for staging pantos and comedies such as ‘No Sex Please, We’re British’ and musicals like ‘Bad Girls: The Musical’. Like the Apollo Theatre, it was purchased by Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2000 before being sold to Nimax Theatres in 2005.
Listing Details
- Address: Charing Cross Road,WC2H 0HH,United Kingdom
- Phone: 020 7492 9968
- Website: http://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/32/Garrick-Theatre.asp
- Get there by bus: 24, 29 and 176.
- Get there by tube/train: Leicester Square,Charing Cross
- Wheelchair access: Yes
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Additional information:
Disabled patrons must contact the Garrick Theatre directly to make a booking.
In addition Foyer to Stalls: 29steps down. Foyer to Dress Circle: No steps. Foyer to Upper Circle: 25steps up then 8 down. Are the steps highlighted? Yes
Please use the contact form to contact the theatre via website
Opening Times
- Monday 10am-8pm
- Tuesday 10am-8pm
- Wednesday 10am-8pm
- Thursday 10am-8pm
- Friday 10am-8pm
- Saturday 10am-8pm
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