WHAT'S ON AT THE SHAFTESBURY THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Shaftesbury Theatre originally opened in 1911 as the New Prince’s Theatre and is a Grade II listed building. Owned by The Theatre Of Comedy, it is presently home to Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical, and its steel structure means that there are zero pillars, so each of the current 1015 seating capacity has an unobstructed view.
Shaftesbury Theatre has a rich history of productions including musicals, plays, farce, dance, Shakespeare, Opera, melodramas and of course, comedy. Notable performances have included Funny Face, Wonderful Town, Hair, and more recently Hairspray, Memphis, Motown, Mrs. Doubtfire, Be More Chill, & Juliet.
Shaftesbury Theatre is the largest independent theatre in the West End and has a reputation for hosting world or British premieres. Avenue Q will be making the Shaftesbury Theatre its home in 2026, and you can even peek behind the curtain by booking yourself on one of their public tours! See what’s on at the Shaftesbury Theatre below and book your tickets online.
Shaftesbury Theatre originally opened in 1911 as the New Prince’s Theatre and is a Grade II listed building. Owned by The Theatre Of Comedy, it is presently home to Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical, and its steel structure means that there are zero pillars, so each of the current 1015 seating capacity has an unobstructed view.
Shaftesbury Theatre has a rich history of productions including musicals, plays, farce, dance, Shakespeare, Opera, melodramas and of course, comedy. Notable performances have included Funny Face, Wonderful Town, Hair, and more recently Hairspray, Memphis, Motown, Mrs. Doubtfire, Be More Chill, & Juliet.
Shaftesbury Theatre is the largest independent theatre in the West End and has a reputation for hosting world or British premieres. Avenue Q will be making the Shaftesbury Theatre its home in 2026, and you can even peek behind the curtain by booking yourself on one of their public tours! See what’s on at the Shaftesbury Theatre below and book your tickets online.
What's On at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical
Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Saturday 13 December 2025 - Saturday 7 February 2026
On 13 July 1985, music united the world.40 years later, come celebrate Live Aid in a whole new way - on the West End stage at JUST FOR ONE DAY: The Live Aid Musical. The show's World Premiere production "blew the roof off the Old Vic" (Baz ...AVENUE Q
Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Friday 20 March - Saturday 29 August 2026
Avenue Q is back on the block. After two decades, the three time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q returns to the West End in all its glory. Fresh out of college and searching for his purpose, Princeton ends up in a shabby apartment on Ne...How to get to the Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Shaftesbury Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP
Q-Park now offer discounted parking for theatregoers booking in advance. Book your space in advance here.
There are also some parking spaces on Southampton Row and Russell Square near to the theatre.
Tube - Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Covent Garden
Bus - Charing Cross Road, Shaftesbury Avenue, Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square
Shaftesbury Theatre has a seating capacity of 1015.
For more information or questions on tickets, you can contact their box office via email here.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Shaftesbury Theatre Box Office, they are open from 12 noon until 7.30.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
The current running time for Just One Day is 2 hrs 40 mins including an interval.
For more information on access at the Shatfesbury Theatre, you can visit their access page.
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If you lose an item during your visit to the Shaftesbury Theatre, you can contact their stage door on 020 7379 3345. They keep items for a month.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the Shaftesbury Theatre.
The Shaftesbury Theatre's policy on food and drink being taken into the theatre is that for the consideration of other patrons, food and alcoholic drinks purchased outside the Theatre are not permitted.
Latecomers will only be permitted if there is a suitable break in the show that doesn't interupt other guests or indeed the show itself.
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