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Theatres · London

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Also known as: New London Theatre

In or near Covent Garden.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible4.7 · 7,327 Google reviews

Gillian Lynne Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Gillian Lynne Theatre, theatres in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Holborn · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is located in Camden, London, with the postcode WC2B 5PW. The nearest railway station is Holborn, which is 0.3 km away. The theatre is wheelchair accessible.

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About

Gillian Lynne Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW. Also known as: New London Theatre. Coordinates: 51.5154°, -0.1227°.

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Official information

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is a prominent venue in London's West End, named after the renowned choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne. It hosts major musical productions, including popular shows like 'My Neighbour Totoro' and has a seating capacity of 1,300.

From the Wikipedia article

The Gillian Lynne Theatre (formerly the New London Theatre) is a West End theatre located on the corner of Drury Lane and Parker Street in Covent Garden in the London Borough of Camden. The Winter Garden Theatre occupied the site until 1965. On 1 May 2018, the theatre was officially renamed the Gillian Lynne Theatre in honour of choreographer Gillian Lynne. It is the first theatre in the West End of London to be named after a non-royal woman.

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Coordinates
51.5154, -0.1227
District
Camden
Parish
Camden, unparished area
Postcode
WC2B 5PW
Parliamentary constituency
Holborn and St Pancras
Phone
020 3925 2998
Established
1973
Nearest railway station
Holborn0.3 km
Official site
lwtheatres.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gillian Lynne Theatre?
Gillian Lynne Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2B 5PW), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
What is Gillian Lynne Theatre?
Gillian Lynne Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Gillian Lynne Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2B 5PW.
When was Gillian Lynne Theatre built?
Built or established in 1973.
Who owns Gillian Lynne Theatre?
Gillian Lynne Theatre is owned by LW Theatres.
How do I get to Gillian Lynne Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2B 5PW.