Theatres · London
Apollo Victoria Theatre
In or near City of Westminster.
Apollo Victoria Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Victoria · 0.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Apollo Victoria Theatre is located at postcode SW1V 1LG in London, with the nearest railway station being Victoria, just 0.1 km away. Entry details are not provided, but the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Apollo Victoria Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1930. Address: 17, Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.4956°, -0.1426°.
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Heritage listing
The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a West End theatre on Wilton Road in the Westminster district of London, across from London Victoria Station. (The theatre also has an entrance on Vauxhall Bridge Road.) Opened in 1930 as a cinema and variety theatre, the Apollo Victoria became a venue for musical theatre, beginning with The Sound of Music in 1981, and including the long-running Starlight Express, from 1984 to 2002.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a prominent West End venue known for its art deco design and a capacity of 2,328. It has hosted several famous musicals, including the long-running show Wicked, which has been a staple at the theatre since 2006.
From the Wikipedia article
The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a West End theatre on Wilton Road in the Westminster district of London, across from London Victoria Station. (The theatre also has an entrance on Vauxhall Bridge Road.) Opened in 1930 as a cinema and variety theatre, the Apollo Victoria became a venue for musical theatre, beginning with The Sound of Music in 1981, and including the long-running Starlight Express, from 1984 to 2002. The theatre is currently the home of the musical Wicked, which has played at the venue since 27 September 2006.
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Background
Architecture
The theatre was built by architect Lewis and William Edward Trent in 1929 for Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, a part of the Gaumont British chain. The theatre was built with two identical façades on Wilton and Vauxhall Bridge Roads. Construction is principal of concrete, with strong horizontal banding along the exterior sides of the auditorium. By contrast, the entrances feature a cantilevered canopy and are framed by vertical channelling, with two black marble columns rising to the roof line. The entrance is simple, making use of chrome trimmings, this leads to a nautical themed interior in the original Art Deco style that makes extensive use of concealed lighting, decorated with…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4956, -0.1426
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1V 1LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1930
- Nearest railway station
- Victoria — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.atgtickets.com
Sources
- osm: w219800264 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Apollo Victoria Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Apollo Victoria theatre - geograph.org.uk - 1511078.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apollo Victoria Theatre?
- Apollo Victoria Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1V 1LG), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Apollo Victoria Theatre?
- Apollo Victoria Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Apollo Victoria Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Victoria, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1V 1LG.
- When was Apollo Victoria Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1930.
- Who owns Apollo Victoria Theatre?
- Apollo Victoria Theatre is owned by ATG Entertainment.
- Is Apollo Victoria Theatre a listed building?
- Apollo Victoria Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Apollo Victoria Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Victoria, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1V 1LG.