Garrick Theatre

The Garrick Theatre is named after renowned stage actor, producer and theatre manager David Garrick. The venue is so ingrained in the history of the West End that it boasts a Grade II listing. The theatre was financed by W.S. Gilbert, a prolific playwright especially known for his Gilbert and Sullivan comedies. Opening in 1889, the Garrick’s early years specialised in melodrama, before increasingly moving to comedies. Originally an 800-seat venue on 4 levels, the Gallery is no longer used, making for a more compact seating plan of 700 seats across three levels. This is not...

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Gielgud Theatre

The Gielgud Theatre has held its location on Shaftesbury Avenue since 1906 and been home to many traditional and modern classics. Originally known as the Hicks Theatre, the building was designed as twin to the Queen’s Theatre on the opposite street corner. Designed in an elaborate French neoclassical style, the theatre has a capacity of 986 which is split between three bordered tiers. It opened as the Hicks with a production of The Beauty Of Bath in 1906, a play co-written by Seymour Hicks. However, in 1909, its name was changed to the Globe, before finally being renamed...

Gillian Lynne Theatre

The Gillian Lynne Theatre was renamed in 2018 in homage to the legendary late choreographer and dancer, becoming the first West End theatre to be named in recognition of a woman in the process. Formerly known as the New London Theatre, the venue was one of London’s newest major theatre buildings at the time of its opening in 1973. Andrew Lloyd Webber announced the honour of its renaming would be bestowed upon Gillian at the launch of his memoir in 2018. He stated that, “Gillian has been a pioneer of British musical theatre and dance. [Her] ground-breaking work on Cats inspired...

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Globe Theatre

Shakespeare’s Globe is situated on the River Thames, in the Bankside’s Cultural Quarter. It is widely recognised as the prime place to see productions of the Bard’s works, and welcomes thousands of visitors to experience internationally renowned Shakespeare productions every day. The original Globe Theatre opened in 1599, and is the building after which the current venue is named. The present theatre is located a short walk away from the National Theatre, a stone’s throw from where the original globe stood, and is an exact reconstruction of its predecessor. As well as...

Grand Opera House York

The buildings that comprise the Grand Opera House York were not originally intended to be a theatre. The tall section was built as York’s Corn Exchange in 1868 and was meant to be used as a concert hall from time to time. The auditorium was originally a warehouse opening onto Kings Street. In 1902 after the Corn Exchange failed, the buildings were converted into the Grand Opera House by William Peacock. The theatre opened on January 20th 1902 with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. In 1903 the name became The Grand Opera House and Empire because new regulations banned...

Grand Theatre, Blackpool

Blackpool Grand Theatre is one of Britain’s premier heritage theatres. Listed Grade II*, this Matcham theatre is in the top 8 per cent of all listed buildings in England, and one of only thirty listed buildings in Blackpool. It is one of only nine large theatres listed Grade II* or above, north of London. The Grand Theatre sits alongside other significant cultural heritage assets which help to create the unique Blackpool experience. Frank Matcham’s four-tier intimate auditorium with 1,045 seats helps companies create a range of atmospheres for audiences. The Grand is owned...

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Greenwich Theatre

Greenwich Theatre is one of London’s most beloved Off-West End theatres, holding a programme of drama, music, theatre, family shows, and pantomime all year round. The theatre has a national reputation of encouraging the work of young and exciting theatre companies, consistently providing a debut stage for new writing that often transfers around the country, returns to the West End, and then makes it way across the world. Although the Greenwich Theatre has its groundings in supporting emerging talent, the site on which the current building stands is rich with a history...

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Groundlings Theatre Trust

Groundlings is a unique Georgian Theatre built in 1784, it is a magical place with secret doors and hidden rooms. It was frequented by Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens was nearly born here. The building went on to serve the rich and the poor with downstairs floor serving as the classroom for impoverished children and the upstairs being used by the high society for meetings, concerts and theatre. The school applied a very disciplinarian attitude to education. It was not until 1837 the boys only school was opened to girls and a junior school was also formed in 1873. The school...

Grove Theatre

The Grove Theatre is a 780 seat regional theatre which first opened its doors to the public on 21st April 2007. The Grove Theatre is a cultural hub for the people of Central Bedfordshire and the wider region. We provide a dynamic space for the enjoyment of a broad range of challenging, professional live entertainment and high quality cinema screenings; the encouragement of individual development through creative learning programmes for all ages; and the hosting of a diverse range of community and business events.

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Gwyn Hall

For details of our live shows please visit our website at https://gwynhall.com/whats-on/ Please click on the link for up to date Box Office opening hours; https://gwynhall.com/box-office-information/ The Gwyn Hall is located in the heart of Neath Town Centre and has been an integral part of Neath’s history since it was built in 1887. Re-opened in March 2012 after an extensive refurbishment, the Gwyn Hall is one of the most versatile contemporary arts and entertainment centres in the area. Open seven days a week, the venue boasts a 384-seat theatre which offers an...