Aldwych
London
WC2B 4DF

The Aldwych Theatre in Aldwych, London was designed and built by W.G.R. Sprague alongside the present Novello Theatre, which was originally named the Waldorf Theatre. It opened in 1905 and has since hosted numerous plays and musicals. In 1949 Vivienne Leigh starred in the stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire at The Aldwych, in which she had previously won an Oscar for her role in the film version. Other notable stage productions at The Aldwych include Private Lives starring Joan Collins in 1990, and the musical Fame from 2002 until 2006.

What’s On

Currently showing at The Aldwych is the musical adaptation of the classic 80s film, Dirty Dancing. Since 2006 this musical has entertained hundreds of thousands and still continues to do so. Dirty Dancing is currently taking bookings until 9^th July 2011 when it will close.

Location

The nearest tube station to Aldwych Theatre is Covent Garden Station which is a 5 to 10 minute walk away to the theatre. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly Line.

There are countless theatres, shops, attractions and hotels near Aldwych Theatre London, as it is located in the heart of London’s Theatreland near to bustling districts of The Strand and Covent Garden. Most of the hotels in the area are at the higher end of the price scale, including the highly recommended 5-star Waldorf Hilton. Featuring a distinguished restaurant serving European food, and a health club with indoor pool, sauna and gym, it is the perfect place to relax.

Seating

The Aldwych Theatre has a seating capacity of 1,200 on 3 levels – Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle. View the seating plan on the left to help you decide where to sit.