About The Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. It was built in 1888 and was initially constructed as an opera venue but soon included musicals and plays in its productions.
The Lyric Theatre was the second theatre to be built on this particular section of Shaftesbury Avenue, and the building retains many of its original features. The foyer and bars got refurbished in 1933 and its facade was restored in 1994. It currently seats 938 attendees on four levels and still uses a pump to operate its iron curtain. The theatre became Grade II-listed by English Heritage in 1960.
The theatre’s stage door is located on Great Windmill Street, where the facade of the Georgian house that occupied the site before the theatre was constructed. The walls of the house were retained by the architect but the internal structure was removed to make room for backstage areas.
What's on at The Lyric Theatre?
Tickets for Hadestown - The Lyric Theatre, London
Tickets for The Gruffalo - The Lyric Theatre, London
What is the capacity of The Lyric Theatre?
The theatre has a capacity of 938.
