Apollo Theatre


Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, seen from the street.

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Management


Chairman: Max Weitzenhoffer

Theatres


Apollo Theatre - seats 775

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Location


Address:
31 Shaftesbury Avenue
London W1D 7ES

Council: Westminster

Region: London


Transport


Tube:
Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly, Bakerloo)

Train:
Charing Cross

Buses:

Stop:

Trocadero / Haymarket


Day no:
14, 19, 38


Night no:
N19, N38

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.


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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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