ABOUT THE THEATRE

The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane has been entertaining audiences since 1663. Aptly named the Theatre Royal this venue has been graced by each and every monarch since the theatre’s 1922 restoration, boasting two royal boxes as well as history that includes the first hearing of both the National Anthem, as well as Rule Britannia.

The theatre is owned by the composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Since January 2019, the venue has had ongoing renovations, and in July 2021, the theatre reopened after over two years' of extensive work and closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Disney's Frozen made its West End debut at Drury Lane on 27 August, with general shows starting from 8 September 2021.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

By Tube

The two closest underground stations are Covent Gardens (which is found on the Piccadilly line and is a half a mile, five walk from the Theatre) and Holborn (which can be accessed via the Central and Piccadilly lines and is around a three quarter of a mile, seven minute away from the theatre).

By Bus

The following buses will all take you in and around Catherine Street: 1, 4, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 91, 139, 168, 171, 176, 188, 243, 341, and 521.

By Bike

The Theatre Royal benefits from nearby Santander bike docking stations on Wellington Street, Strand and Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, which are each a mere five minutes’ walk away from the theatre.