Her Majesty's Theatre

57 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QL

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Phantom of the Opera

The Brilliant Original: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 25th Anniversary with three spectacular sell-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall in October 2011. Now in its 26th record-breaking year, this multi-award winning musical continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End, after more than 10,000 performances. Andrew Lloyd Webber's mesmerising score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night. "Remains the most exciting musical in London" - Daily Mail Please Note: the sides of the Grand Circle are side view restricted. The rear of the Stalls and Royal Circle are restricted by the overhang. more

'Soaring ballads and sensational stage effects.', The Telegraph

Directions

Take the Bakerloo or Piccadilly line to Piccadilly Circus station and exit onto Haymarket. The theatre is approximately 5 minutes walk.

Tube

Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly or Bakerloo lines) for Her Majesty's Theatre.

Train

Charing Cross is the closest National Rail Station to Her Majesty's Theatre. London Victoria and Waterloo are also not too far by bus, tube or taxi.

Bus

Bus Routes: 6, 12, 13, 15, 22, 38, 58, 88.

Parking

NCP Whitcomb Street is the closest public car park to Her Majesty's Theatre.

History

The current Her Majesty's Theatre is actually the 4th theatre to occupy this site. The first was called The Queen's Theatre, being built by Sir John Vanbrugh and opened on 9th April 1705. The theatre changed it's name to The Kings Theatre in 1714 when King George I ascended the throne. This theatre was associated with opera, until 1789 when the theatre was destroyed by fire. The 2nd theatre was by designed by Michael Novosielski and opened in March 1791. This theatre was again associated with opera, as well as ballet. It was here that some of Mozart's opera were first presented in London. In 1837 the name of the theatre was changed to Her Majesty's Theatre, Italian Opera House when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne. The 'Italian Opera House' part of the name was subsquently dropped in 1847. Then, in December 1867, the theatre was once again destroyed by fire. The theatre was rebuilt in 1869, this time designed by Charles Lee. In 1892 the theatre was demolished, leaving just the Royal Opera Arcade. The current, and 4th theatre on this site was designed by C J Phipps and opened on 28th April 1897. Now mostly plays were presented here, with just the occasional opera. Then in 1916 Chu Chin Chow started a record-breaking run of 2,238 performances. In 1929 Noel Coward's Bitter Sweet was produced here and enjoyed a run of 697 performances. After the Second World War the theatre mostly presented musicals, which included Brigadoon in 1949, Paint Your Wagon in 1953, West Side Story in 1958 and Fiddler On The Roof in 1967 which had a run of 2,030 performances. The current production, Phantom of the Opera, opened here on 9th October 1986.

Food and Drink

The Adelphi Theatre has four bars licensed for selling alcohol. These are The Royal Retiring Room, Vivien Ellis Bar, Jessie Matthews Bar and the Dress Circle Bar. Also available are snacks, ice cream and confectionery.

Nearby restaurants Gormet Burger Kitchen, Leon Strange, Fire and Stone, Da Polpo, The Icecreamists and Zizzi. The closest pubs and bars are the Poterhouse, the Harp, the Coach & Horses, Maple Leaf and the Cellar Door.