Shaftesbury Theatre

When it was first opened in 1911 the Shaftesbury Theatre was known as the New Prince’s Theatre. Designed by architect Bertie Crewe- the designer behind the Hippodrome music hall- the venue holds more than thirteen hundred across three levels. The Theatre was sold to E.M.I. in 1962. The company redecorated and restored the building and it was reopened to the public in 1963 with its new name- the Shaftesbury Theatre. In 1973 the venue suffered a minor disaster. Parts of the ceiling collapsed and halted the production of ‘Hair’, the then brand new musical. ‘Hair’ was arguably the most risqué production due to the musicals nude scenes- performed only weeks after the theatre censorship standards were changed. The Shaftesbury was named as a proposed site for redevelopment. A spirited local protest and the subsequent listing of the building by the government in 1974 meant that the Shaftesbury Theatre was saved and reopened in the same year. The Shaftesbury Theatre was more recently refurbished in 1986. The venue has hosted productions as varied as ‘West Side Story’ to ‘the Kiss of Spiderwoman’ and continues as a successful Theatre today. The Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue. The nearest underground station is Holborn.

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Address: 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London,WC2H 8DP,United Kingdom
Phone: 020 7379 5399
Website: http://www.shaftesburytheatre.com
Email: shaftesburyboxoffice@shaftesburytheatre.com
Get there by bus: 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242,10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390, 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 242, 521.
Get there by tube/train: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Covent Garden
Wheelchair access: Yes
Additional information: The Shaftesbury Theatre aims to be accessible to all and we are committed to making your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
There are concessions available for people with disabilities and their carers; please contact our Box Office on 020 7379 5399 to discuss your access requirements.