WHAT'S ON AT THE CAMBRIDGE THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Cambridge Theatre, London
The Cambridge Theatre is home to the smash hit musical Matilda and a part of LW Theatre. It has a seating capacity of 1231. It opened in 1930 and has an impressive history of productions including Billy Liar, George Bernard Shaw’s Heartbreak House, Hamlet (starring Sir Ian McKellen). Other legendary performers include Audrey Hepburn, Peter O’ Toole, and Dudley Moore.
With shows ranging from revues, to musicals such as Half A Sixpence starring Tommy Steele, operettas such as A Night In Venice, to phenomenal illusion and mentalist Derren Brown, The Cambridge Theatre hosts a wide range of shows, events and premieres.
The Cambridge was bought by Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2000, where he premiered his new musical The Beautiful Game in the same year. This young theatre loves to mix things up and attract new audiences and has successfully done so with its varied programme of plays, musicals, comedies and such like. You can book tickets online below for The Cambridge Theatre.
The Cambridge Theatre is home to the smash hit musical Matilda and a part of LW Theatre. It has a seating capacity of 1231. It opened in 1930 and has an impressive history of productions including Billy Liar, George Bernard Shaw’s Heartbreak House, Hamlet (starring Sir Ian McKellen). Other legendary performers include Audrey Hepburn, Peter O’ Toole, and Dudley Moore.
With shows ranging from revues, to musicals such as Half A Sixpence starring Tommy Steele, operettas such as A Night In Venice, to phenomenal illusion and mentalist Derren Brown, The Cambridge Theatre hosts a wide range of shows, events and premieres.
The Cambridge was bought by Andrew Lloyd Webber in 2000, where he premiered his new musical The Beautiful Game in the same year. This young theatre loves to mix things up and attract new audiences and has successfully done so with its varied programme of plays, musicals, comedies and such like. You can book tickets online below for The Cambridge Theatre.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Cambridge Theatre, London
What's On at the Cambridge Theatre, London
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre, London
Friday 5 December 2025 - Sunday 17 January 2027
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
Cambridge Theatre, London
Monday 8 December 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...James B Partridge London Tickets
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre, London
Monday 15 December 2025 - Monday 27 July 2026
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest - direct from the West End - this smash-hit 2016 Olivier Award-winning improvised show brings something new to life at each and every performance! Transforming audience suggestions into al...The Shamrocks
Cambridge Theatre, London
Monday 19 October 2026
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour. After wowing audiences across the globe - from the Sydney Opera ...How to get to the Cambridge Theatre, London
Cambridge Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Earlham Street, West End, London, WC2H 9HU
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Tube - Covent Garden, Leicester Square
Bus - bus routes that operate in the area are 14, 19, 24, 38, and 176
The Cambridge Theatre has a seating capacity of 1200.
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For further information on tickets at the Cambridge Theatre, click here to view their FAQ's.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Cambridge Theatre Box Office, they are open:
12pm-7pm (Monday-Saturday)
12pm-3pm (Sunday)
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for Matilda The Musical is 2hrs and 35mins including an interval.
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If you lose an item during a visit to the Cambridge Theatre, you can email LW Theatres here.
Please name the show, date, and time you attended the Cambridge and give a description of the item you have lost.
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No. LW Theatres, including the Cambridge, 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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