Gielgud Theatre

Address:
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue
London,

Built: 1906

Seating Capacity: 986

Gielgud Theatre History

The Gielgud Theatre in the West End is located on Shaftesbury Avenue, at the corner of Rupert Street, in the City of Westminster, London. The house currently has 986 seats on three levels.

Shows at the Gielgud Theatre

Dates			Production
12/16/2024	-	4/6/2025	Oliver! (2025) Buy Tickets
9/21/2024	-	11/23/2024	Juno and the Paycock ()
9/9/2024	-	9/9/2024	Oliver! ()
5/25/2024	-	8/4/2024	2:22 A Ghost Story ()
3/6/2024	-	7/27/2024	Opening Night (2024)
9/21/2023	-	1/6/2024	Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (2023)
9/16/2023	-	1/6/2024	Sondheim's Old Friends (2023)
6/7/2023	-	9/2/2023	The Crucible (2023)
3/10/2022	-	8/13/2022	To Kill a Mockingbird (2022)
9/23/2021	-		The Mirror and the Light (2021)
5/21/2020	-		To Kill A Mockingbird (2020) Buy Tickets
12/10/2019	-	2/1/2019	Girl From the North Country (2019)
8/10/2019	-	11/30/2019	Les Miserables Staged Concert Revival (2021)
9/26/2018	-	12/22/2018	Company (2018)
6/14/2018	-	9/8/2018	Imperium (2018)
6/20/2017	-	10/7/2017	The Ferryman (West End) (2017)
6/22/2013	-	9/21/2013	Private Lives (2013)
2/15/2013	-	6/15/2013	The Audience (2013)
6/22/2012	-	1/5/2013	Chariots of Fire (2012)
11/26/2011	-	2/18/2012	The Ladykillers (2011)
9/17/2010	-	1/15/2011	Yes, Prime Minister (2010)
4/1/2010	-	9/4/2010	Hair (2010)
6/1/2009	-	3/13/2010	Avenue Q (2006)
5/17/2004	-	5/29/2004	Barbara Cook's Broadway! (2004)
4/18/2003	-	1/10/2004	Tell Me on a Sunday (2003)
6/8/1999	-	8/14/1999	Boyband (1999)
	-		The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2012)

News

Shanay Holmes To Make Solo Concert Debut With The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestr Photo

Shanay Holmes To Make Solo Concert Debut With The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026

Award-winning performer Shanay Holmes takes center stage for her first-ever solo concert in a special one-night-only performance at Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and conducted by Chris Poon.

2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Make New York Premiere This Fall Photo

2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Make New York Premiere This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Following seven West End engagements, two UK tours, and thirty productions across the globe, the Olivier Award-nominated stage thriller 2:22 – A GHOST STORY has set its New York Premiere for this fall at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Fourth Extension at Ambassadors Theatre Photo

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Fourth Extension at Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Ty Fanning, Ami Okumura Jones, Kirsty Bushell, and Pippa Winslow are set to lead the West End return of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ambassadors Theatre for its fourth extension.

Pierre Novellie Will Bring OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME and DO THE ONE ABOUT... to Edi Photo

Pierre Novellie Will Bring OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME and DO THE ONE ABOUT... to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Pierre Novellie will perform two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: a brand new stand-up hour, OKAY, ONE MORE THEN BEDTIME, and DO THE ONE ABOUT..., a limited-run collection of his most celebrated routines from over a decade of comedy.

SIX Extends On The West End
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 6, 2026

The producers of SIX have announced that the West End production has extended its reign at the Vaudeville Theatre, with tickets now on sale. The announcement follows a remarkable period of continued international success.

Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe Photo

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.

Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Photo

Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Paranormal Activity will make its Canadian Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in a strictly limited engagement. The cast of the Toronto production includes six actors with credits on Broadway, London's West End and touring productions.

AVENUE Q Extends Limited Run at The Shaftesbury Theatre Photo

AVENUE Q Extends Limited Run at The Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

The 20th anniversary production of AVENUE Q has extended its limited run at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, with Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions citing popular demand.

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden Will Lead UK Tour of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN T Photo

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden Will Lead UK Tour of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden will play Chris' parents in a new UK tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, opening at Birmingham Rep before touring nationally.

SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho Photo

SHANTIFY Will Return to the West End for Two-Week Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

SHANTIFY, the sea shanty musical featuring West End performers reimagining songs by Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, and Beyoncé, returns to London's West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho following runs at Edinburgh Fringe and Ambassadors Theatre.

RAISING GAYS Musical Will Hold West End Concert Reading at Garrick Theatre Photo

RAISING GAYS Musical Will Hold West End Concert Reading at Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

RAISING GAYS, a new musical set in a Somerset town where parents organize a Pride parade float, will present a concert reading at London's Garrick Theatre during Pride weekend, featuring a cast of West End performers.

Mischief's THESPIANS Will Embark on UK Tour Photo

Mischief's THESPIANS Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

HOME Manchester, JPT Productions, and Mercury Theatre Colchester will present THESPIANS, a new production from Mischief, the company behind the hit comedy franchise.

Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, and More Will Lead LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECT Photo

Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, and More Will Lead LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR in New York, London, Dublin, and Birmingham
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Principal casting has been announced for the forthcoming Grand Finale of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR, in New York, London, Dublin, and Birmingham.

INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre Photo

INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.

Shanay Holmes Will Perform Solo Concert at Cadogan Hall in July Photo

Shanay Holmes Will Perform Solo Concert at Cadogan Hall in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Shanay Holmes, known for her Black British Theatre Award-winning role in OLIVER!, announced her first solo concert at Cadogan Hall on July 11, 2026, featuring orchestral reimaginings of musical theatre classics.

Full Cast Set for World Premiere of Mischief's THESPIANS Photo

Full Cast Set for World Premiere of Mischief's THESPIANS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

The full cast has been announced for THESPIANS, Mischief's first musical comedy, written by Jonathan Sayer and Ed Zanders, set in 534 BC Greece. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights to Aaron Sorkin's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Photo

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights to Aaron Sorkin's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

Concord Theatricals has acquired worldwide licensing rights to Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird for its Samuel French imprint.

Full Cast Set For The Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS Photo

Full Cast Set For The Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.

Photos: In Rehearsal For VICTORIA: A QUEEN UNBOUND at the Watermill Theatre Photo

Photos: In Rehearsal For VICTORIA: A QUEEN UNBOUND at the Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the Watermill Theatre's world premiere of Victoria: A Queen Unbound, a new play by Daisy Goodwin, creator of ITV’s Victoria.

Full Cast Set for THE PSYCHIC World Premiere at York Theatre Royal Photo

Full Cast Set for THE PSYCHIC World Premiere at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

York Theatre Royal will present the world premiere of THE PSYCHIC, a new thriller by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, starting previews on 29 April 2026 and running until 23 May 2026.

Gielgud Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is next for Gielgud Theatre?

Gielgud Theatre's next show is 2:22 A Ghost Story which begins performances on 5/25/2024.

What when was Gielgud Theatre built?

Gielgud Theatre was built in 1906.

How many seats does Gielgud Theatre have?

Gielgud Theatre has 986 seats.

What were the longest running shows at Gielgud Theatre?

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time which ran from 07/08/2014 to 04/27/2019, Avenue Q which ran from 06/28/2006 to 10/30/2010, The Ferryman (West End) which ran from 06/29/2017 to 05/19/2018, and Tell Me on a Sunday which ran from 04/18/2003 to 02/14/2004

What show is currently in Gielgud Theatre?

Gielgud Theatre's current show is Oliver! which began performances on 12/16/2024

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