New London Theatre
Book Imagine This at the New London
Theatre build date:
1972
History:
The New London Theatre may be the most modern theatrical venue in the West End, but it is built on the site of a number of taverns, music halls and variety theatres dating back to the late seventeenth century. The New London opened officially in January 1973 with The Unknown Soldier and his Wife starring Peter Ustinov, although prior to this the theatre’s first actual performance had been a televised Marlene Deitrich concert a few months before in 1972.
The New London has housed many famous productions and other events. In 1975, the first Broadway transfer of Grease was staged with little success. This production starred Elaine Paige and a then unknown Richard Gere in the lead roles. In 1981, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats premiered at the New London, where it ran until 2002, becoming London’s longest running musical up that point, and remains the New London’s biggest hit to date.
In the mid-seventies, the versatile New London was used as a studio, hosting televised snooker between 1976 and 1978, the 1977 Sports Personality of the Year ceremony and 1977’s A Song For Europe. Also, February 1977 saw Queen film the video clip for their classic We Are The Champions.
Previously called:
Other venues built on this site have been the Mogul Saloon, the Turkish Saloon, the Middlesex Music Hall and the New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties.
Previously showing:
Gone With the Wind (2008)
The Seagull (2007)
King Lear (2007)
Blue Man Group (2005)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (2003)
Close to:
Covent Garden
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Contact Details
New London Theatre
Drury Lane
WC2B 5PW
For all ticket enquiries, call:
0871 789 1004
Map
Facilities
Stage door location:
The New London Theatre stage door is on the right hand side of the building on Parker Street.
Theatre capacity:
950 approx.
Theatre layout:
The New London Theatre boasts a versatile auditorium that can house proscenium or theatre-in-the-round. The layout of the seating varies from production to production and although no decisions have been made as to how the seating will be arranged for the New London’s next production Imagine This as yet, we’ll be sure to keep you posted.
Air conditioned:
Yes
