The Gielgud Theatre opened over 100 years ago in 1906, originally named the Hicks Theatre. The first ever production on stage was The Beauty of Bath by Seymour Hicks. who the theatre was named after, and Cosmo Hamilton.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
With a rich history of drama, music and comedy, over a century since opening the the Gielgud Theatre was home to To Kill A Mockingbird in 2022. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee, the play was a huge success.
Of all the famous stars to have taken to the Gielgud stage, the most famous of all has been the theatre cat, Beerbohm. The cat became so famous that it received a front-page obituary in The Stage in 1995.
Booking until 27th July 2024
Sheridan Smith returns to the stage in Opening Night, a new musical from the mind acclaimed singer and songwriter, Rufus Wainwright and Tony-winner Ivo van Hove.
Based on the iconic film, Opening night follows a theatre company as they prepare to host a major new production on Broadway, however drama ensues as their leading lady undergoes a horrible tragedy.
