Theatres · London
Prince of Wales Theatre
In or near London.
Prince of Wales 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
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to the Prince of Wales Theatre is Piccadilly Circus, located 0.2 km away. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance. The venue has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Prince of Wales Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 31, Coventry Street, London, W1D 6AS. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.5101°, -0.1318°.
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Heritage listing
The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner. The theatre should not be confused with the former Scala Theatre in London that was known as the Prince of Wales Royal Theatre or Prince of Wales's Theatre from 1865 until its demolition in 1903.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Prince of Wales Theatre is a prominent venue in London's West End, known for hosting popular theatrical productions. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances, including musicals and plays, in a historic setting.
From the Wikipedia article
The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner. The theatre should not be confused with the former Scala Theatre in London that was known as the Prince of Wales Royal Theatre or Prince of Wales's Theatre from 1865 until its demolition in 1903.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5101, -0.1318
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1D 6AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1884
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w149173476 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Prince of Wales Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Prince of Wales Theatre 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prince of Wales Theatre?
- Prince of Wales Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1D 6AS), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Prince of Wales Theatre?
- Prince of Wales Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prince of Wales Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1D 6AS.
- When was Prince of Wales Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1884.
- Who owns Prince of Wales Theatre?
- Prince of Wales Theatre is owned by Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
- Is Prince of Wales Theatre a listed building?
- Prince of Wales Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Prince of Wales Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1D 6AS.