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
Disney's Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Sat 18 Jul 2026
Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tour
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Sat 28 Mar 2026
What's On at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Disney's Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Friday 5 December 2025 - Saturday 18 July 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, ...Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tour
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Friday 5 December 2025 - Saturday 28 March 2026
Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane has survived tragedy, fire, bankruptcy & even murder. Take a magical journey through theatrical history at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the oldest theatre on the same site in ...Grayson Perry
Theatre
Sunday 7 December 2025
 Chelmsford-born Turner Prize-winning acclaimed cross-dressing artist Grayson Perry CBE is as well known for his colourful pottery and tapestries as he is for his books, TV shows and social commentary. Using all these different media, he ...Christmas with Anton du Beke & Friends
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 14 December 2025
Journey into a festive wonderland and enjoy Christmas with Anton Du Beke! The ballroom king and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with a troupe of extraordinary dancers, along with vocalist Lance Ellington and his dynamic live band, ...The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 18 January 2026
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at t...
Jo: The Little Women Musical in Concert
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 25 January 2026
A Universal Story. A Cultural Moment. Jo ? The Little Women Musical in Concert is a once-in-a-lifetime star-studded event that will bring Louisa May Alcott?s classic story Little Women to life in a bold new musical adaptation with a sweepin...Randy Feltface
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 8 March 2026
Randy Feltface has spent his career denying the accusation that he is nothing more than a gimmick. Now it's time to own it. As seen on Netflix and heard on BBC Radio 4, Randy Feltface has written and performed a dozen solo stand-up comedy s...Murder Trial Tonight IV Death Of A Landlord
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 15 March 2026
Murder Trial Tonight is back for it's fourth season with a brand new show "Death of a Landlord". Victor Sloane, a powerful landlord, is discovered dead in his office - his young child the only witness. Tenant, Tre Bennet, struggling with me...Jamie Muscato Live
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 22 March 2026
West End star Jamie Muscato is set to headline a brand-new solo concert at London?s Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2026. The concert aligns with the release of Muscato?s latest album, Live London 2024, which was recorded during his Cadogan Hal...Jamie Muscato London Tickets
Tony Ann - Piano Pop
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, "...Jonathan Van Ness
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
Jonathan Van Ness is an Emmy-nominated television personality, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and hairstylist to the stars. He stars on Netflix's Emmy Award-winning reboot series "Queer Eye," where he shines as the hair guru...Jonathan Van Ness Tickets
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
Jonathan Van Ness at Theatre Royal Drury Lane...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...How to get to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
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Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
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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
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Disney's Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Sat 18 Jul 2026
Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tour
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Sat 28 Mar 2026
