Apollo Theatre
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Location
London W1D 7ES
Transport
Trocadero / Haymarket
About ...
The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, in central London. Designed by the architect Lewin Sharp for owner Henry Lowenfeld, it became the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street when it opened its doors in 1901. The Apollo Theatre is owned and operated by Nimax Theatres.
Access information
General
The venues have all patrons to assist customers who may have special access needs plan their visit.
You will find more information on the theatre website access page.
Click the image below to go there.
Wheelchair access
To access the auditorium there are 22 stairs to the Stalls and 12 stairs to the Dress Circle. There are a further 11 stairs down to the stalls bar. Wheelchair user access is provided using a platform lift to the Stalls. Maximum weight is 300kg. Stalls Q1 and Q22 can be removed to provide wheelchair spaces.
There is a fully adapted unisex toilet in the Stalls.
Visual assistance
Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.
Hearing assistance
The theatre is fitted with a Williams Sound hearing assistance system. Headsets are available on a first come first served basis.
Current shows
Everybody's Talking about Jamie
Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.
Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
Previews from: Monday 6 November 2017
Closes: ... no close date announced
Upcoming shows
Adam Kay - This Is Going To Hurt
Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this "electrifying" (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music.
Previews from: Thursday 22 October 2020
Closes: Sunday 8 November 2020
Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain - Part Five!
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So BARMY BRITAIN is back with a brand-new show full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain's barmy past!
Previews from: Thursday 29 July 2021
Closes: Saturday 28 August 2021
Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain – Part Five
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So BARMY BRITAIN is coming back with a brand-new show full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain's barmy past!
Previews from: Thursday 29 July 2021
Closes: Saturday 28 August 2021
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