WHAT'S ON AT THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE, LONDON
What's On at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Theatre Royal Drury Lane is currently home to the UK premiere of Disney's Hercules. It was first built in 1663 and after several fires and demolitions, the current venue opened in 1812 and is a Grade I listed building. Following a renovation in 2013, original features can still be found in the front of house. Known worldwide as an innovative theatre, it has led the way with ambitious staging such as racing chariots, landing helicopters, creating earthquakes and train crashes, sinking and burning ships, and even staging under water fights!
With a seating capacity of around 2000, Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the world’s oldest theatre site in continuous use and also one of the world’s most haunted theatres. In a series of firsts, Drury Lane was where the British public first heard the National Anthem, first heard Rule Brittania, it installed the world’s first safety curtain, and was the first theatre to be gas lit throughout.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has hosted the BAFTA’S, is home to Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, premiered Netflix’s The Crown, held concerts such as Sondheim’s 85th Birthday Tribute, and has boasted some of the world’s biggest musicals such as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, and Frozen. With musicals, variety, dance, comedy, concerts, you can book tickets online below for Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane is currently home to the UK premiere of Disney's Hercules. It was first built in 1663 and after several fires and demolitions, the current venue opened in 1812 and is a Grade I listed building. Following a renovation in 2013, original features can still be found in the front of house. Known worldwide as an innovative theatre, it has led the way with ambitious staging such as racing chariots, landing helicopters, creating earthquakes and train crashes, sinking and burning ships, and even staging under water fights!
With a seating capacity of around 2000, Theatre Royal Drury Lane is the world’s oldest theatre site in continuous use and also one of the world’s most haunted theatres. In a series of firsts, Drury Lane was where the British public first heard the National Anthem, first heard Rule Brittania, it installed the world’s first safety curtain, and was the first theatre to be gas lit throughout.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has hosted the BAFTA’S, is home to Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, premiered Netflix’s The Crown, held concerts such as Sondheim’s 85th Birthday Tribute, and has boasted some of the world’s biggest musicals such as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, and Frozen. With musicals, variety, dance, comedy, concerts, you can book tickets online below for Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
What's On at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Paul Carrack
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 10 May 2026
As a solo artist and member of Ace, Squeeze, Roger Water's Bleeding Heart Band, and perhaps most famously, Mike + The Mechanics, among others, Sheffield vocalist Paul Carrack has enjoyed hit after hit, earning him the nickname by the BBC, "...Disney's Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Monday 11 May - Saturday 5 September 2026
The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth - DISNEY'S HERCULES THE MUSICAL is coming to Theatre Royal Drury Lane in summer 2025! It's what classical civilisation would have wanted. Ancient Greece. A time of gods, ...Jonathan Van Ness
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
Queer Eye star and beloved global icon Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to the UK with their brand new solo show Hot & Healed, bringing an unforgettable night of sparkling humour, heartfelt honesty and fierce fun to stages across the count...Jonathan Van Ness Tickets
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
Jonathan Van Ness at Theatre Royal Drury Lane...Megan Hilty London Tickets
Sierra Boggess
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 31 May 2026
Three years since her last sell-out London concert, Sierra Boggess returns to London for one night only to enchant audiences with her greatest musical hits and her own personal favourites including numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, Les...Mario Biondi
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 7 June 2026
Mario Biondi is a multi-platinum artist based in Italy with over 1 million album sales worldwide, described by critics as 'the only true Italian soul singer'. A warm, deep, sensual voice, yet clear and confident: Mario Biondi, born Mario Ra...Chris Isaak
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 5 July 2026
Over the course of his forty-year career, Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with members of his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits incl...Chris Isaak London Tickets
Jinkx Monsoon
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 12 July 2026
Two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner, comedian, award-winning actress, and Broadway supernova Jinkx Monsoon brings her new comedy and concert show, 'Speaking of Witch' to town. ...Modi
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 1 November 2026
Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, Modi is one of the comedy circuit's most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC,Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment, Modi has rece...Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 22 November 2026
Join one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, host of Europe's biggest health podcast Feel Better, Live More, author of five Sunday Times Bestselling Books and star of BBC One's Doctor In The House, fo...How to get to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Theatre Royal Drury Lane Frequently Asked Questions
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
You can receive 30% off by pre booking at the Intelli Park Car Park on Drury Lane.
Tube - Covent Garden & Holborn
Bus - Bus routes that operate in the area are 1, 4, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 91, 139, 168, 171, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521
Theatre Royal Drury Lane has a seating capacity of approximately 2000.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
