WHAT'S ON AT THE ADELPHI THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Adelphi Theatre, London
The Adelphi Theatre is part of LW Theatre, co-owned with Nederlander Theatres. It originally opened in 1806. The current venue is the 4th version of the venue and has had 7 different names! The Adelphi is presently home to Back To The Future The Musical.
Throughout its history, The Adelphi has hosted pantomimes, melodramas, farces, comedic operas, plays and musicals, and back in 1955 it almost became a Woolworths shop! In more recent years it has hosted huge ALW shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Evita, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and premiered Love Never Dies.
The Adelphi Theatre has had hit show after hit show, such as Chicago, One Man Two Guvnors, Sweeney Todd, Kinky Boots, Waitress, and the world premiere of The Bodyguard. With a seating capacity of 1435, there are plenty of seats for its theatre ghost William Terris to float around! You can book tickets online below for the Adelphi Theatre.
The Adelphi Theatre is part of LW Theatre, co-owned with Nederlander Theatres. It originally opened in 1806. The current venue is the 4th version of the venue and has had 7 different names! The Adelphi is presently home to Back To The Future The Musical.
Throughout its history, The Adelphi has hosted pantomimes, melodramas, farces, comedic operas, plays and musicals, and back in 1955 it almost became a Woolworths shop! In more recent years it has hosted huge ALW shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Evita, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and premiered Love Never Dies.
The Adelphi Theatre has had hit show after hit show, such as Chicago, One Man Two Guvnors, Sweeney Todd, Kinky Boots, Waitress, and the world premiere of The Bodyguard. With a seating capacity of 1435, there are plenty of seats for its theatre ghost William Terris to float around! You can book tickets online below for the Adelphi Theatre.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Adelphi Theatre, London
What's On at the Adelphi Theatre, London
The Lives of Others
Adelphi Theatre, London
Wednesday 28 October 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Starring Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley (Black Doves, Atonement, The Misanthrope), Emmy Award winner Stephen Dillane (Game of Thrones, The Tunnel, Vigil) and Olivier Award nominee Luke Thompson (Bridgerton, Dunkirk, Oresteia)...Brian Blessed's 90th Birthday Bash
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 22 November 2026
As he enters his tenth decade, join us for a celebration of the life, wit, and wisdom of the greatest living Englishman: Brian Blessed. He's saved the galaxy. He's climbed Everest without oxygen (three times). He's written seven books, mass...BIG Live Ballet - Dracula
Adelphi Theatre, London
Saturday 16 - Sunday 31 January 2027
The largest attended single production of ballet in Australian history and fresh from sold-out seasons in London's West End, San Francisco, Singapore, Australia and more in 2026, BIG Live's critically acclaimed Dracula returns to London in ...Billy Elliot the Musical
Adelphi Theatre, London
Friday 12 February - Saturday 31 July 2027
Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of all time. Ten years after it last played to audi...Michael Portillo
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 14 March 2027
Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life. The son of a refugee who rose to become one ...Stella Cole
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 28 March 2027
Experience the rising global sensation Stella Cole in a magical concert event filled with timeless musical hits and jazz standards. Prepare to be swept away as the Illinois singer's spellbinding performance captures the electrifying energy ...Layton Williams: Layton Live
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 4 April 2027
Olivier Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Layton Williams is taking to the stage for his nationwide tour. Marking the upcoming 20th anniversary of his stage debut, Layton will take you on a whistle stop musical tour of his journey from ...Ghost House
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 2 May 2027
A brand-new haunting play, GHOST HOUSE follows three best friends who, after months of travelling the world, arrive at a remote island lodge for their very last stop. It should be a celebration. Instead, it becomes something far more sinist...Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 30 May 2027
Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet. Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling true story that shocked the world to the stage. A devoted mother and wife is fo...Here Come The Boys
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 20 June 2027
Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaz Skorjanec, Carlos Gu, Gorka Marquez and Julian Caillon unite for an explosive brand-new UK tour of Here Come The Boys. The rockstars of dance return with their biggest, boldest and hottest show yet, pack...Lee Mead
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 11 July 2027
 Twenty years ago, a nation picked up the phone and decided that any dream would do. And this one did. The Essex singer shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show 'Any Dream Will Do'. Beating 10,000 other hopefuls in the live final...Kai Widdrington - My Revolution
Adelphi Theatre, London
Sunday 25 July 2027
Experience the passion, power and precision of Kai Widdrington like never before in KAI - My Revolution - a brand-new live tour for 2027. Following the success of his 2025 and 2026 hit theatre shows, Kai returns to the stage with his most p...How to get to the Adelphi Theatre, London
Adelphi Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
The Strand, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7NA
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Tube - Covent Garden, Charing cross
Bus - Bus routes that operate in the area are 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176
The Adelphi Theatre has a seating capacity of 1435.
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For further information on tickets at the Adelphi Theatre, click here to view their FAQ's.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Adelphi Theatre Box Office, they are open from 12 noon until 7.45pm (apart from Tuesdays when they close at 4pm)
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The current running time for Back To The Future is 2hrs 40mins including an interval.
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No. LW Theatres, including the Adelphi, do not permit food or drink purchased elsewhere to be taken into their theatres. Empty, reusable water bottles will be permitted.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Adelphi Theatre, London
