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Adelphi Theatre

Address:
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 0NS, United Kingdom
London, WC2R ONS

Built: 1806

Seating Capacity: 1476

Adelphi Theatre History

The Adelphi Theatre is co-owned with the Nederlander Group. Throughout its fascinating 200-year history, the theatre’s gorgeous art deco interiors have hosted Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, Phantom-sequel Love Never Dies, the record-breaking One Man Two Guvnors, gloriously glam-drag Kinky Boots, and Sara Bareilles‘ hit Broadway musical Waitress. 2021 will see the musical adaptation of the classic Hollywood film Back To The Future.

Shows at the Adelphi Theatre

Dates Production
2/12/2027 - 7/31/2027
10/14/2026 - 1/9/2027
8/1/2026 - 9/26/2026
11/26/2024 - 11/26/2024
10/1/2024 - 10/1/2024
7/30/2024 - 7/30/2024
10/17/2023 - 10/17/2023
9/13/2021 - 4/12/2026
8/20/2021 -
8/20/2021 - 2/11/2024
8/11/2020 - 3/6/2021
2/8/2019 - 7/4/2020
11/6/2012 - 1/1/0000
3/10/2012 - 9/22/2012
11/8/2011 - 2/25/2012
2/22/2010 - 8/27/2011
7/6/2007 -
6/21/2006 - 5/26/2007
10/27/1997 - 4/22/2006
6/4/1997 - 8/9/1997
7/12/1993 - 4/5/1997
2/12/1985 - 1/16/1993
8/6/1984 - 9/29/1984
11/22/1983 - 2/4/1984
3/17/1983 - 7/30/1983
12/20/1982 - 2/12/1983
10/20/1982 - 12/11/1982
10/25/1979 - 10/31/1981
11/9/1978 - 11/9/1978
6/15/1976 - 6/15/1976
4/15/1975 - 4/3/1976
1/1/1973 - 1/1/1973
1/1/1971 - 1/1/1971
12/15/1965 - 12/15/1965
9/22/1964 - 9/22/1964
9/22/1964 - 9/22/1964
9/26/1963 - 9/26/1963
5/8/1962 - 5/8/1962
3/8/1962 - 3/8/1962
3/16/1961 - 2/24/1962
9/20/1960 -
12/26/1959 - 12/26/1959
5/20/1958 - 5/20/1958
2/21/1958 - 2/22/1958
4/15/1957 - 5/4/1957
2/25/1954 - 2/25/1954
6/15/1950 - 6/15/1950
7/15/1949 - 7/15/1949
12/7/1948 - 1/8/1949
1/29/1948 - 7/10/1948
10/2/1947 - 1/24/1948
4/26/1947 - 4/26/1947
12/25/1946 - 1/4/1947
10/28/1946 - 12/14/1946
7/17/1946 - 7/17/1946
5/31/1946 - 8/3/1946
3/7/1946 - 5/18/1946
2/13/1946 - 2/16/1946
1/21/1946 - 2/2/1946
12/3/1945 - 12/3/1945
11/8/1945 - 11/17/1945
9/27/1945 - 9/27/1945
6/21/1945 - 6/21/1945
12/28/1944 - 6/2/1945
11/7/1944 - 11/18/1944
4/20/1944 - 5/6/1944
3/14/1942 - 3/14/1942
3/14/1940 - 3/14/1940
4/24/1939 - 4/24/1939
10/7/1938 - 10/7/1938
5/19/1938 - 5/19/1938
9/19/1937 - 9/19/1937
2/19/1937 - 2/19/1937
2/2/1937 - 2/2/1937
12/22/1936 - 12/22/1936
11/9/1936 - 11/9/1936
10/1/1936 - 10/1/1936
2/4/1936 - 2/4/1936
12/20/1935 - 12/20/1935
7/22/1935 - 7/22/1935
9/17/1934 - 9/17/1934
10/6/1933 - 10/6/1933
9/16/1932 - 9/16/1932
1/30/1932 - 1/30/1932
12/3/1930 - 12/3/1930
11/8/1929 - 11/8/1929
2/11/1929 - 2/11/1929
8/25/1927 - 8/25/1927
12/1/1926 - 12/1/1926
9/22/1926 - 9/22/1926
11/11/1925 - 11/11/1925
2/28/1925 - 2/28/1925
9/8/1923 - 9/8/1923
10/10/1922 - 10/10/1922
10/5/1921 - 10/5/1921
10/7/1920 - 10/7/1920
9/13/1919 - 9/13/1919
9/14/1917 - 9/14/1917
8/24/1916 - 8/24/1916
11/2/1915 - 11/2/1915
6/8/1914 - 6/8/1914
10/18/1913 - 10/18/1913
10/19/1912 - 10/19/1912
5/25/1912 - 5/25/1912
11/5/1910 - 11/5/1910
12/10/1903 - 12/10/1903
6/30/1866 - 6/30/1866
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News


BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Reveals Four Boys to Play Title Role in West End Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

Noah Mannion, Rafferty Smale, Spencer Collins, and William Gurney will share the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical's national tour and limited West End season, with original Olivier Award-winning Billy, Liam Mower, returning as 'Older Billy.'
Lucie Jones Will Reprise Role of 'Jenna' in WAITRESS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

West End star Lucie Jones will return to reprise the role of Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, playing King's Theatre, Glasgow, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield and Lowry, Salford..
Doc and Marty Revealed - Back To The Future Casting For Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 9, 2026

Roger Bart is scheduled to open the tour at the Bristol Hippodrome (8 October – 21 November 2026) as well as playing the Edinburgh Playhouse (2 December 2026 – 2 January 2027). 
Roger Bart and Axel Duffy Will Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Tony Award winner Roger Bart will reprise his role as Doc Brown alongside Australian actor Axel Duffy as Marty McFly in the first-ever UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
Cast Set For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

Maria Friedman leads the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, joined by Alice Fearn, Peter Hannah, Niamh Perry and others, with two performers making their professional stage debuts.
WAITRESS Cast Set for Milton Keynes Theatre Run, Led By Carrie Hope Fletcher
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

The cast for the musical WAITRESS has been announced ahead of its upcoming engagement at Milton Keynes Theatre in the UK. Learn more about the show here!
Original West End Cast Will Return to Mischief's THE COMEDY OF SPIES
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

The original West End cast of THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES will return to London's Adelphi Theatre for an eight-week run, joined by Mischief member Bryony Corrigan. The show won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play.
Henry Patterson Will Perform One-Night-Only Concert at PizzaExpress Live Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Henry Patterson announced a one-night-only concert at PizzaExpress Live Soho, performing songs from his debut album BROADWAY MAYBE with guest vocalist Roxy Yarnold and the Sam Every Big Band.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
How to Watch 2026 Tony Award Nominees at Home: THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON! & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2026

The nominations are here for the 2026 Tony Awards. This year, a high number of titles have onscreen counterparts, and we have rounded up how to watch these versions at home, from The Lost Boys to Schmigadoon!
Full Cast Set for 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, led by Jessica Martin as Roz and Tim Rogers as Hart, with the production marking Landmark Theatres' first in-house national tour.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

A CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG will play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, bringing the Mischief Theatre-style comedy chaos to the classic Dickens tale.
Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson Will Lead THE LIVES OF OTHERS Stage Adaptation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Sonia Friedman Productions announced the world premiere stage adaptation of THE LIVES OF OTHERS, starring Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane, and Luke Thompson, adapted and directed by Robert Icke, at London's Adelphi Theatre.
Samantha Barks, Cedric Neal, John Owen-Jones, and More Will Lead THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

A one-night-only concert, THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE, hosted by Brian Conley, will bring together West End stars including Samantha Barks, John Owen-Jones, and Rachel Tucker at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Will Return to the West End, UK Tour, Los Angeles and Australia
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Mischief's CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG will return to London's Wyndham's Theatre for a limited West End run, while also embarking on a second UK tour, a North American premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, and an Australian run.
Listen: West End Star Sydnie Christmas Drops Original Single ‘Run'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

Singer, songwriter, and star of the West End, Sydnie Christmas has shared her new single ‘Run’ through Westway Music. The song is written by Christmas alongside Gabrielle Aplin and Ash Howes. Listen to it here.
Tom Xander and More Join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL announced its full cast for its West End run at the Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning May 20, 2026. David Fynn leads as Beetlejuice, joined by Hannah Nordberg, David Hunter, Chelsea Halfpenny, and Aimie Atkinson.
WAITRESS Will Open in South Korea in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Waitress is set to run from December 2027 to March 2028 at Hongik University Daehakro Art Center. This will mark the first ever Korean language production of the musical. 
Carrie Hope Fletcher Extends Run in WAITRESS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Carrie Hope Fletcher has extended her run as Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, which will open at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 28 March 2026.

Adelphi Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Adelphi Theatre?
Adelphi Theatre's current show is Mazz Murray: The Music of Dusty Springfield which began performances on 11/26/2024.

What when was Adelphi Theatre built?
Adelphi Theatre was built in 1806.

How many seats does Adelphi Theatre have?
Adelphi Theatre has 1476 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Adelphi Theatre?
Chicago which ran from 11/18/1997 to 09/01/2012, Me and My Girl which ran from 02/12/1985 to 01/16/1993, Back to the Future The Musical which ran from 08/20/2021 to 04/12/2026, and Sunset Boulevard which ran from 07/12/1993 to 04/05/1997

What show is next for Adelphi Theatre?
Adelphi Theatre's next show is Billy Elliot which begins performances on 02/12/2027


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