Piccadilly Theatre London
The Piccadilly Theatre was opened in April 1928, and was one of the largest theatres to be built in London. The opening production starred one of the most acclaimed actresses of the period, Miss Evelyn Laye.
Originally, the Piccadilly operated as a cinema and made entertainment history when it premiered the very first talking picture to be shown in Britain, The Singing Fool with Al Jolson. He also opened the Jazz Singer in 1928 and appeared afterwards on-stage to sing Mammie.
There have since been a variety of Royal Shakespeare Company productions including Edward II starring Ian McKellen, and Henry Fonda also made his West End debut in the solo play, Clarence Darrow and Y.
The 1990s witnessed an expansion in musicals, ballet and dance, notably the most successful commercial ballet season ever to play in the West End, with Adventures in Motion Pictures’ Swan Lake.
Since 1928, The Piccadilly has been home to a season of plays directed by Sir Peter Hall, starring famous names such as Judi Dench, Michael Pennington, Julia MacKenzie and Eric Sykes. It has also hosted the smash-hit musical Spend Spend Spend starring the Olivier award-winning actress, Barbara Dickson, the sell-out run of Shockheaded Peter, Noises Off starring Lynn Redgrave, Ragtime,the transfer of the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Jumpers,Jailhouse Rock, Guys and Dolls and of course currently showing Grease
Address
Piccadilly Theatre
16 Denman Street,
London,
W1D 7DY
Directions
On the underground, take the Bakerloo or Piccadilly line to Piccadilly Circus and exit onto Shaftesbury Avenue. The theatre is a 5 minute walk.
Parking:
NCP - Soho
Nearest Tube:
Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Charing Cross
Buses:
Destination Piccadilly Circus: 24, 29, 176
Access
Wheelchair Access: Yes (entrance through fire exit on Russell Street).
Hearing Impaired: Headsets available at foyer (best reception in centre Stalls and centre Circle).
Air-Conditioned: Yes
Disclaimer:
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