The Sondheim Theatre (formally Queen's Theatre) is a west-end theatre situated on Shaftesbury Avenue. The theatre opened in October 1907 as a twin to the neighbouring 'Gielgud Theatre', both designed by W.G.R. Sprague.
From April 2004 to July 2019, the theatre played host to Cameron Mackintosh's production of Les Misérables and In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh announced that the original production of Les Misérables would close on 13 July 2019 while the theatre underwent a £13.8 million restoration, but would return in a new production from 18 December 2019, when the Queen's Theatre would be renamed as the Sondheim Theatre in honour of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
The theatre was extensively refurbished during the 20-week period. The Edwardian auditorium was recreated from the 1950s reconstruction with the addition of a curved rail and new boxes at dress circle level, named after Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. Overhangs and ceilings on each tier were also redecorated with a recurring Sprague-inspired cherub design in carved plaster and fifteen colours and seven shades of gold. The stage was also lowered 30cm to be closer to the audience, and the famous revolving stage used in Les Misérables was also notably removed. Finally, new seating was installed to improve audience comfort and sight-lines.
Following completion, the Sondheim Theatre re-opened on 16 January 2020 for its first performance of Les Miserables in the 2009 touring staging.
Hospitality at the Sondheim Theatre
There are four licensed bars, Foyer, Stalls, Dress and Grand Circle.
Champagne Package & VIP Package - 02077662112
Accessibility at the Sondheim Theatre
For information on Hearing Enhancement Aids, Assistance Dogs, Autism and Social Stories and details of our currently available Access Performances click HERE
Further Information on accessibility: Accessibility | Delfont Mackintosh Theatres
Wheelchair access to the auditorium is through the fourth side door on Wardour Street. Call 03444825137 for more details.
Details
- Address:
- Sondheim Theatre
- W1D 6BA
- Transport:
- Tube Piccadilly Circus