Cambridge Theatre

The Cambridge Theatre, was established in 1930 and is Covent Garden's somewhat ‘newer’ venue. Despite being a later edition to the circuit, it has packed a punch with its rich history and eclectic productions.

Opened with André Charlot’s Masquerade, the Cambridge Theatre embraced its vibrant spirit early on. Over the decades, it has been graced by legends like Ian McKellen, who gave a memorable Hamlet in 1971, and Audrey Hepburn, who danced in the chorus of Sauce Tartare in 1949. Even the great Peter O'Toole strutted his stuff here in Shaw’s Man and Superman.

The theatre’s design, a sleek blend of steel and concrete with elegant lines by Wimperis, Simpson, and Guthrie, and a touch of Serge Chermayeff’s interior flair, makes it a sight to behold. Its bronze friezes depicting nude figures add a dash of cheeky charm, continuing the playful vibe into the main foyer.

Known for its musical magic, the Cambridge Theatre hosted the debut of Saturday Night Fever's sister show, Half a Sixpence, starring Tommy Steele in 1963. Bruce Forsyth, not to be outdone, took on eight roles in Little Me the following year. Fast forward to the '90s, and the theatre was rocking with Return to the Forbidden Planet, a sci-fi Shakespearean mashup that scooped the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

The theatre's brush with controversy came with the audacious Jerry Springer – The Opera in 2003, a production as bold as the theatre's spirit. Today, it continues to enchant with Matilda the Musical, which has delighted audiences since 2011 and is now the longest-running show in the theatre's history.

Whether you're here for a dazzling musical, an intimate play, or just to soak in the stylish ambiance, the Cambridge Theatre stands as a testament to innovation, charm, and timeless entertainment in the heart of London.