Aldwych Theatre
Aldwych Theatre
4.5
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
About
Built in 1905, the Aldwych Theatre has housed many famous productions since its opening, including the first performance of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard in England, A Streetcar Named Desire starring Vivien Leigh, Tom Stoppard’s Jumpers, Tom and Clem starring Sir Michael Gambon and Alec McCowen and Amy’s View with Dame Judi Dench. In the 2000s it became a popular musical theatre venue housing Fame, Dancing in the Streets and Dirty Dancing, which became the longest running show at the Aldwych so far, with five wonderful years at the theatre. Notable productions in recent years have included Irving Berlin’s Top Hat as well as Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies, both based on Hilary Mantel’s award-winning books, and the Olivier Award-winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. The theatre is currently home to the world premiere production of the acclaimed Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, which opened in March 2018.
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Neighborhood: Covent Garden
Whether you're headed here to check out the multitude of shops, theaters, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, or simply to be among the multitude of people who pass through this pretty part of town, you'll love soaking up the festive and historic atmosphere in and around Covent Garden. Even if you don't have tickets to the opera or a show at one of the many famous theaters here, don't be surprised if find yourself captivated by some impromptu act of a street performer wowing the crowds in Covent Garden's Piazza. If you do have tickets, you'll be pleased to note that many of the local eateries accommodate theatergoers with prix fixe menus, early dinners, and later than usual opening hours. 


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- AmbridgeGirlLondon, United Kingdom637 contributionsTina, the Musical.Saw Tina - The Musical. Excellent production although there was a 10 minute hiccup in the second half but the show restarted. Our seats were in the front row of the dress circle so limited legroom but fine for us. The women's toilets are pretty cramped but apart from that, a lovely theatre. Nearest tube is Holborn, Piccadilly and Central Lines.Visited June 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 31, 2023
- Kaz BCalne, United Kingdom536 contributionsGreat theatre - small seatsFirst time to this theatre and it was to watch Tina The Musical which was fantastic. I cannot praise the show enough, just spellbinding, and entertaining. The theatre is beautiful with lovely decorations also I did find the seats a little bit uncomfortable after a while for the larger lady!Visited February 2023Written June 19, 2023
- Cindy MArroyo Grande, California17 contributionsNice venueThis is a great venue - it is old and it is fascinating. However, due to its age, it is also not tiered seating and unfortunately we were seated behind some very tall men. If I could give it a 4.5 I would - the staff was very professional and the intermission was handled really efficiently.Visited July 2023Traveled with friendsWritten July 7, 2023
- Traveller2023York, United Kingdom102 contributionsSimply the best!! HeheGreat show about the legend TT. Tells a story of her difficult life through to superstardom as a solo. Music was awesome and the glitz was just fabulous. Didn’t use the bars, so cant comment. Smaller theatre, seats were in dress circle with descent view.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 7, 2023
- msfogarty22 contributionsTina a thrilling musicalAbsolutely brilliant night in a classic setting . Warm friendly and helpful staff . The musical Tina is a fitting moving tribute to a legend . The audience is swept along in an amazing show that covers tge awfulness of childhood abuse and marital abuse in a sensitive but true way . The rise and falll and resurrection of Tina is expertly portrayed by a wonderfully talented cast . To have had the privilege of seeing this show is just fantastic .Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 10, 2023
- Joe P4 contributionsMax for president.Max - Supervisor from the main circle. My mum was struggling with knee pain in the bleachers. She was visibly upset and in discomfort as she couldn't continue to sit in our seat. This wasn't a problem - after all we booked the seats! We set off to go home and Max went out of his way to see if there was an alternative solution to our problem. He found us some space where she could leave her leg out and allowed us to enjoy the second half of the show. Above and beyond and it meant the world to us. Thank you so much.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 16, 2023
- Lisa WNuneaton, United Kingdom54 contributionsGreat West End theatreMy friend and I saw TINA at this theatre a couple of days ago and had such an amazing time. We were lucky enough to secure tickets in the stalls and the show was outstanding. The seats were comfy and we had a great view of the stage. The only issue I would say with this theatre however would be that there are limited refreshments. We saw nowhere to get anything upon arrival and two separate members of staff told us there would be an opportunity to get a drink near our seats. This turned out to be just a small stand set up and I ended up with a lukewarm can of still water, which was far from refreshing! However, the Haagen-Dazs ice cream at the interval was a soothing salve to this experience!! Polite staff, friendly, and a lovely theatre.Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 4, 2023
- gtyo10 contributionsExcellent service. Staff Excellent. Atmosphere great.Amazing show. Visited Thursday 26th October and was seated in a private room as a guest. wow fantastic. The staff cared for us at all times and as wife wheelchair bound looked after us brilliantly. Thank you staff at Theatre and also the show was fantastic. Lord Ian Brown Lady Ann BrownVisited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 3, 2023
- AnnieTidworth, United Kingdom1,113 contributionsFantastic performanceWe totally loved Tina, my partner booked this as a surprise for Christmas. What a great performance and a lovely theatre. We sat in the Grand Circle Row G - the seats are small with no leg room and that row the seats do not lift up so its hard to get in & out. The rows either side of G the seats lifted making it easier. The performance was excellent and very interesting to learn more about Tina Turner. Had a very enjoyable evening.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 30, 2023
- lilysteeleBelfast, United Kingdom104 contributionsLondon tripWent to Tina Turner musical sat nite, show was brillant , well told story and singing was great. Lead girl got Tina Turner down to a tee. Would go back again to see it .Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 30, 2024
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jazz p
5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Me, my daughter and some other friends visited the theatre last night to watch tina turner " what's love got to do with it". The theatre was full, but the organisation and mannerism of the staff was excellent. Toilets were clean and the bar was servicing quite fast so everyone would have a drink before we go back.
The show was out of this world, highly recommended.
The show was out of this world, highly recommended.
Written February 12, 2020
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spenspuma
Faversham, UK496 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Went to see the Tina Turner Story Show here and had a great time.
We had front seats in the grand circle and although it was only £30 a seat and the lighting rig was blocking some of the view, we had a really good time.
In row A you just have to lean forward a bit to see the full view of the stage but that was OK. The legroom was a little limited but nothing too bad.
The upper section is very steep so if you struggle with stability or heights then it may not be for you.
The show was good and although I'm not a big TT fan I still really enjoyed it.
The only negative for me was that it felt that the theatre really needed a bit of TLC. The interior needs updating, it feels like nothing has been done to it for decades. Badly worn carpet - terrible bar/toilet area, really dated and looks extremely basic.l, like an old hotel. The toilets themselves were actually really clean.
All in all an enjoyable night at a quaint old fashioned theatre.
We had front seats in the grand circle and although it was only £30 a seat and the lighting rig was blocking some of the view, we had a really good time.
In row A you just have to lean forward a bit to see the full view of the stage but that was OK. The legroom was a little limited but nothing too bad.
The upper section is very steep so if you struggle with stability or heights then it may not be for you.
The show was good and although I'm not a big TT fan I still really enjoyed it.
The only negative for me was that it felt that the theatre really needed a bit of TLC. The interior needs updating, it feels like nothing has been done to it for decades. Badly worn carpet - terrible bar/toilet area, really dated and looks extremely basic.l, like an old hotel. The toilets themselves were actually really clean.
All in all an enjoyable night at a quaint old fashioned theatre.
Written August 15, 2021
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AndyHind
United Kingdom22 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
We went to see Tina the Musical at the Aldwych yesterday (matinee) - the musical was fantastic, but I must also praise the Aldwych . It was a full house but getting in/ checking codified passports was so well managed it took minimal time. Getting a drink in the interval only took a few minutes, despite high demand. All in all a lovely theatre, great view, great acoustics with well organised friendly and efficient staff.
Written November 28, 2021
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ShabashDelam
London, UK27 contributions
Nov 2019
Booked Tina, for my friends birthday a year ahead, I'm glad I did not pay more than £25, the show for me was too hiped up and having seen the film it added nothing spectacular, I was disappointed. I just regret not being able to see Tina live and this did not cut it for me, i've seen other renditions of other artist and trust me i've been wowed.
The Theater was very cramped and which made it hot, its old! its small and compact very packed like sandwiches, the theaters making a mint as usual not looking to give comfort to customers, if you are afraid of heights and suffer vertigo than don't go for the top, though these are the least expenxive seats i think, i mangaged to get a deal at the time and would not pay anything more for this theater, its like climbing a mountain and you feel as though you are falling over especially when standing.
By the end of the show I was feeling hot and sick not from vertigo but from the sardine like theater experience. Had it not been for my friends birthday treat, I would have left. The show itself was average but the theater for me was poor.
Sorry just telling the truth of my experience.
The Theater was very cramped and which made it hot, its old! its small and compact very packed like sandwiches, the theaters making a mint as usual not looking to give comfort to customers, if you are afraid of heights and suffer vertigo than don't go for the top, though these are the least expenxive seats i think, i mangaged to get a deal at the time and would not pay anything more for this theater, its like climbing a mountain and you feel as though you are falling over especially when standing.
By the end of the show I was feeling hot and sick not from vertigo but from the sardine like theater experience. Had it not been for my friends birthday treat, I would have left. The show itself was average but the theater for me was poor.
Sorry just telling the truth of my experience.
Written February 23, 2020
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Laura
5 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Tina Turnt 100% amazing show! The lead one of the best leads I have ever seen along with the actor Ike (and I've seen a lot of shows!) Full credit to the cast! The performance itself I cannot fault and It was a great performance by all of the cast 10/10.
The reason for the low score was not for the musical but management! Being disrespectful to the patrons! The seats behind 4 women continued to talk throughout the performance! Laughing in serious moments! Screaming and laughing out loud! They had been told on numerous occasions to not put the drinks on the ledge and to stop talking. However, if anything this antagonise them further. Making the whole situation even worse for the 6 seats in front us being one of them.
During the interval they were told by a member of staff along with security. Our row was also told to stop singing and clapping. When in actual fact our row was doing no different to the rest of the theatre during the one performance of rolling on the river.
As a dedicated theatre goer who goes to the theatre multiple times a month. Support throughout covid and wearing a mask all the time (which ALOT of audience members did not even though it was mandatory for you theatre to keep everyone safe). I am not only disappointed that more was not done for that row but to be accused of not doing theatre etiquette who has seen numerous shows in the West End and from around the country!
We paid £120 for audacity and cheek to be told off and to not actually hear the main performance! I feel let down by the members of staff. For not doing more and ultimately ruined my mother's 60th birthday celebrations.
COVID heaven this place and staff down right rude and vile. If your going to see Tina Turner you'll have to sing and not clap and no singing aloud! Seats uncomfortable! Overall ruined experience by staff and audience crying shame as we'd traveled down specifically for the show. Shalt ever return to the aldwych theatre based on how we was treated!
The reason for the low score was not for the musical but management! Being disrespectful to the patrons! The seats behind 4 women continued to talk throughout the performance! Laughing in serious moments! Screaming and laughing out loud! They had been told on numerous occasions to not put the drinks on the ledge and to stop talking. However, if anything this antagonise them further. Making the whole situation even worse for the 6 seats in front us being one of them.
During the interval they were told by a member of staff along with security. Our row was also told to stop singing and clapping. When in actual fact our row was doing no different to the rest of the theatre during the one performance of rolling on the river.
As a dedicated theatre goer who goes to the theatre multiple times a month. Support throughout covid and wearing a mask all the time (which ALOT of audience members did not even though it was mandatory for you theatre to keep everyone safe). I am not only disappointed that more was not done for that row but to be accused of not doing theatre etiquette who has seen numerous shows in the West End and from around the country!
We paid £120 for audacity and cheek to be told off and to not actually hear the main performance! I feel let down by the members of staff. For not doing more and ultimately ruined my mother's 60th birthday celebrations.
COVID heaven this place and staff down right rude and vile. If your going to see Tina Turner you'll have to sing and not clap and no singing aloud! Seats uncomfortable! Overall ruined experience by staff and audience crying shame as we'd traveled down specifically for the show. Shalt ever return to the aldwych theatre based on how we was treated!
Written January 15, 2022
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SarahHC9028SG
Derby, UK23 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
I thoroughly enjoyed this performance. The actress that plays Tina is incredibly talented. She sounds just like her. The cast were all really talented. The best production that I have ever seen in theatre by a mile. Unfortunately spoilt by lack of covid sense. It was rammed in there and a lot of people were not wearing masks. Just because one is double jabbed does not mean he or she cannot catch covid or pass it on. I booked my tickets on the understanding that people were going to be wearing masks. All of the literature that was sent before hand was clear, you have to wear a mask indoors at all times. No one around where I was sitting was wearing one and I felt very uncomfortable with that in such an enclosed and small space. My daughter has not even had her jabs yet. Irresponsible ! The theater ushers held up cards saying wear your masks but no one enforced it and there could have been an announcement at the start of each interval, for your safety and that of others, please wear your masks. In supermarkets and larger indoor areas it is OK, I can avoid people and move away so I don't get too close. I could not here. During a time where infection rates are still too high, the theatre had control and should have been more responsible. But the show was incredibly amazing.
Written August 28, 2021
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Natalex
1 contribution
Feb 2020
We saw the show and although the cast was great we found that there was no atmosphere and no one seemed to enjoy themselves. The Staff was very uptight and miserable and I wont recommend this to anyone.
Out of all the Venues in London this is by far the absolute worse one.
Out of all the Venues in London this is by far the absolute worse one.
Written February 7, 2020
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Sally A
Great Dunmow, UK28 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Simply the worst experience. Staff rude and intimidating. I was accused of swearing at a member of staff which was completely untrue. We were watched and intimidated by staff through the first half of the show. During the interval I stayed seated the usher decided to come over take me out of my seat saying he needed to speak to me. I politely asked if he could speak to me at my seat which he refused. He Took me up a flight of stairs inside the theatre in front of hundreds of people and started filming me without telling me. He accused me of swearing at a member of staff which was not true. Then told me that when I’m moving around the theatre I was not to abuse staff. I reminded him I was sitting in my seat drinking water and he took me out of my seat. I should have been getting an apology the staff member he was referring to had been rude to us when we were only asking how we got to our seats. If me turning to my friend after the woman had been rude to us and say ‘she didn’t need to be so rude’ is abusing staff I’m shocked. Respect goes both ways in society. After the show I attempted to make a complaint to the manager who told me two members of staff heard me swear which was not true I was with 5 friends who all agreed I did not swear but that was ignored. He handed me a card to email a complaint. We were out for a friends 50th birthday ruined by the over actions of the staff. I was not the only person sitting in our area that all said how rude this woman was last night. In the current economic climate going to the theatre is an expensive luxury and people working in theatre’s should be grateful for every paying customer. Anyone going to the theatre should always be respectful to staff and one another. I will be making sure I tell everyone if they are going to spend their hard earned money and go to the theatre do not go to the Aldwych give your money to a theatre that has respect for their customers. Unfortunately I couldn’t tell you if the show was good as I wasn’t paying attention because of staff intimidation.
Written July 11, 2023
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Emma B
1 contribution
May 2022 • Couples
Great afternoon out today at the Aldwych theatre. The show was amazing and the whole cast were brilliant. The show gave a really good insight into Tina’s life and was quite moving. We sat in dress circle row B and the view was perfect. Pre ordered drinks for a quick collection pre-show, I would recommend taking your own snacks tho if you want to eat as they were quite limited and expensive at the theatre. Would highly recommend this show. Absolutely brilliant.
Written May 28, 2022
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places2seeplaces2go
England, UK4,879 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Visited Aldwych Theatre in January (have seen other shows there over the years)
A nice mediums sized theatre.
We were there whilst some Covid restrictions were still in place (masks)
Theatre was probably only 1/3 full for the evening performance we were there for, but that didn’t seem to affect the atmosphere.
Covid checks were simple & easy with plenty of friendly staff around to assist.
A nice mediums sized theatre.
We were there whilst some Covid restrictions were still in place (masks)
Theatre was probably only 1/3 full for the evening performance we were there for, but that didn’t seem to affect the atmosphere.
Covid checks were simple & easy with plenty of friendly staff around to assist.
Written February 15, 2022
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Elina_Daiquiri
London, UK10 contributions
hello there, really looking forward to seeing Tina Turner show! Are laptop backpacks allowed in this theatre given this is the new lifestyle to many office workers in the London City and many go to theatre directly after work. Thank you.
julie h
1 contribution
Hi can’t recall anyone with back pack etc , they do check your handbags so the same would apply
marniex
wrexham north wales135 contributions
Hi I am looking to book for this show in June. I have some Buy A Gift Vouchers does anyone know if I can use these with a Friday night performance? Many thanks
Claire H
Ampthill, UK4 contributions
I would like to book 3 seats for a bday present on Wed 19th Feb and would really like to know where you sat or if you have any suggestion of where would reasonably priced seats.
Jacqui M
23 contributions
Sorry for not responding earlier. I no longer have our theatre tickets
. However, whenever I go to the theatre I aim for ‘centre’ seats irrespective whether it’s in the stalls or circle. You just get a better view. If in the circle (dress or upper) generally any row between- b-j.
Hope this helps? Do look at the seating plan for each theatre as they can vary.
lm11605
Southampton, UK5 contributions
What is the restricted view like if you sit in the box to the left or the right of the stage?
Trevor1046
Crawley, UK19 contributions
your view of show at the opposite end may be restrisricted
Are open 23 December Monday matinee
0911janiceb
Buckhurst Hill, UK236 contributions
Ring them , they will be able to tell you .
Diana a
Hertfordshire, UK44 contributions
Please can anyone tell me if the seats are small with short leg room .
Im a fairly large person in height and build. I struggled with the Shaftbury and the Ambassador theatre seats because they are very very snug. Is the Aldwych the same?
Glen M
London, UK177 contributions
hi,
Seating is snug and im only 5ft 8"
ninabina_12
Northern Ireland, UK33 contributions
Going to Tina turner next week, first trip without kids for special birthday any suggestions of where to eat or bars to visit. Thanks
Sylvester W
London, UK217 contributions
Hello they have a bar on-site and lots of restaurants in the area that I do know. I can't give you the restaurant names to help but you are in the Hart of London.
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