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About the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

This beautiful theatre is one of only three Grade One listed theatres in London. First erected in 1663 by Thomas Killigrew under royal charter, Nell Gwynne made her stage debut here in 1665 and was subsequently discovered by her most famous lover, Charles II. The theatre was frequented by Samuel Pepys and was destroyed by fire in 1672. Undeterred, Thomas Killigrew designed the second incarnation of the theatre which opened its door to the public in 1674.

Charles Macklin is reported to have killed a fellow actor in the green room backstage of the theatre. His ghost is said to reside in the same spot where the actor was murdered - adding to the legend that Drury lane Theatre Royal is one of the most haunted theatres in the capital.

Notable productions must include Noel Coward's 1931 production Cavalcade which involved a cast of four hundred actors (including a very junior Sir John Mills). The play took advantage of the hydraulic attributes of the theatre and ran for almost a year. The play followed three generations of the Marryott family from the Relief of Mafeking, through to the funeral of Queen Victoria and onto the onset of the First World War.

What's on at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane?

Tickets for Hercules - The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

What is the capacity of Theatre Royal Drury Lane?

The Theatre has a capacity of 1,996 .

Plan your visit

Theatre Royal Drury Lane is set in the heart of the tourist district called Covent Garden nearby the market and the Opera House. It's a great place to celebrate a special date, surrounded as it is by a myriad of bars and restaurants.

How to get to The Theatre Royal Drury Lane

By Tube

Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line) tube station is the closest to the theatre followed by Holborn (Central & Piccadilly Lines) and Temple (Circle & District Lines.

By Bus

Bus connections: 13, 243, 341, 6, 87, 9, N13, N155, N44, N87, N9

By Rail

Charing Cross is the nearest mainline station.

By Car

The Nearest NCP: Drury Lane. However parking is very limited and can be very expensive so we advise the use of public transport.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane Seating Plan

Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the oldest theatre in the West End with a capacity of nearly 2,000. The theatre has many seats all offering different viewing experiences for varying budgets. Please call our helpline for further details regarding the seating plan for the theatre in London on 020 7087 2920.