Theatres · London
Apollo Theatre
In or near London.
Apollo Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus · 0.2 km
Getting there & planning your visit
The Apollo Theatre is located in Westminster, London, with the postcode W1D 7ES. The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, which is 0.2 km away. Please note that the theatre is not wheelchair accessible.
About
Apollo Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Address: 31, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES. Coordinates: 51.5116°, -0.1334°.
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Heritage listing
The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre in 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 on 21 February 1901, with the American musical comedy The Belle of Bohemia.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Apollo Theatre is a historic venue located on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End, known for its acclaimed plays and musicals. With a seating capacity of 827, it has hosted a variety of notable productions since its opening in 1901, showcasing a blend of Edwardian architecture and artistic heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre in 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 on 21 February 1901, with the American musical comedy The Belle of Bohemia.
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Background
Architecture
Henry Lowenfeld had bought land on the newly created Shaftesbury Avenue at the turn of the 20th century—next door to the Lyric Theatre, which opened in 1888—and as a consequence the Apollo is one of the few theatres in London to be freehold. was 893, with a proscenium of 9.14 m wide and 8.89 m deep. The capacity today is 757 seats,
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- Coordinates
- 51.5116, -0.1334
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1D 7ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 0330 333 4809
- Established
- 1901
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus — 0.2 km
- Official site
- nimaxtheatres.com
Sources
- osm: w149173453 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Apollo Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Apollo Theatre, February 2022, Magic Goes Wrong.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apollo Theatre?
- Apollo Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1D 7ES), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Apollo Theatre?
- Apollo Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Apollo Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1D 7ES.
- When was Apollo Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1901.
- Who owns Apollo Theatre?
- Apollo Theatre is owned by Nimax Theatres.
- Is Apollo Theatre a listed building?
- Apollo Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Apollo Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1D 7ES.