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Adelphi Theatre
Strand, London WC2R 0NSGetting here
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Charing CrossThe Adelphi Theatre is a well-known West End venue in London, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The building you see today is the fourth to exist on the spot.
The History of the Adelphi
The Adelphi Theatre is a well-known West End venue in London, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The building you see today is the fourth to exist on the spot. The theatre specialises in musicals and comedy and is a receiving house for many productions including several musicals. With 1,500 seats, it is one of the biggest theatres in London and was designated a Grade II listed building on 1st December 1987.
Businessman John Scott and his daughter Jane founded the venue, and it was then called the “Sans Pareil” (Without Compare). John’s main idea was to showcase his daughter’s skills, and she was indeed very talented! Jane worked as a playwright, performer, and theatre manager. Together, they formed a theatrical company, and the venue received a license for burletta, pantomime and musical entertainments in 1809. The father-daughter duo turned out to have the talent to show, attaining consistent success for the coming 14 years. Jane wrote over 50 stage pieces, including comic operas, farces, pantomimes, and melodramas and also appeared in them. Her works were diverse, appealing to all classes, and the duo continued until Jane retired in 1819. Her father sold the theatre for high profit soon afterwards.
The Current Adelphi Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber is the current co-owner of the Adelphi Theatre. He bought the theatre in 1993 and renovated it before the world premiere of Sunset Boulevard, one of his musicals starring Patti Lupone; it was a major hit. The venue also hosted the revivals of Evita (2006), Joseph And The Technicolor Dreamcoat (2007) and the World Premiere of Love Never Dies (2010).
Along with Webber’s successful musicals, the theatre experienced the Olivier-winning Chicago (November 1997) which became the longest-running production in its history and also the longest-running American musical on the West End. The show transferred to the Cambridge Theatre in 2006. Hits at the Adelphi didn’t cease. In 2011, it hosted the highly successful One Man, Two Guvnors and later, in 2012, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street.
The musical Waitress opened at the theatre in March 2019. Although intending to close on 4th July 2020, the show had its last run on 16th March before shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later, an announcement by the producers stated that Waitress would not re-open.
Recent Productions
- Derren Brown: Enigma (15th June 2009 – 23rd July 2009)
- The Rat Pack: Live From Las Vegas (24th September 2009 – 2nd January 2010)
- Love Never Dies (9th March 2010 – 27th August 2011)
- The Bodyguard, featuring Whitney Houston’s music (6th November 2012 – 29th August 2014)
- Made In Dagenham, a show that talks about equal pay for women (5th November 2014 – 11th April 2015)
- Kinky Boots (21st August 2015 – 12th January 2019)
- Bumblescratch, starring Jessica Martin and Darren Day

The Adelphi Theatre Seating Plan
Back To The Future is the current production at Adelphi Theatre. The latest booking period for Back To The Future at Adelphi Theatre started 20/08/2021 19:30:00 and runs until 11/02/2024 15:00:00. Tickets for Back To The Future start at £24 and are available to book now.
Legend – Bob Marley is the current production at Adelphi Theatre.
Lost In Music is the current production at Adelphi Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Lost In Music at Adelphi Theatre starts 12/03/2024 19:30:00 and runs until 12/03/2024 19:30:00. Tickets for Lost In Music start at £26 and are available to book now.
Murder Trial Tonight is the current production at Adelphi Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Murder Trial Tonight at Adelphi Theatre starts 03/10/2023 19:00:00 and runs until 03/10/2023 19:00:00. Tickets for Murder Trial Tonight start at £36 and are available to book now.
Do You Believe in Ghosts? is the current production at Adelphi Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Do You Believe in Ghosts? at Adelphi Theatre starts 31/10/2023 19:30:00 and runs until 31/10/2023 19:30:00. Tickets for Do You Believe in Ghosts? start at £26 and are available to book now.
Go Your Own Way is the current production at Adelphi Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Go Your Own Way at Adelphi Theatre starts 18/12/2023 19:30:00 and runs until 18/12/2023 19:30:00. Tickets for Go Your Own Way start at £38 and are available to book now.
The Rocket Man is the current production at Adelphi Theatre. The upcoming booking period for The Rocket Man at Adelphi Theatre starts 13/02/2024 19:30:00 and runs until 13/02/2024 19:30:00. Tickets for The Rocket Man start at £26 and are available to book now.
An Evening of Burlesque is the current production at Adelphi Theatre. The upcoming booking period for An Evening of Burlesque at Adelphi Theatre starts 10/10/2023 19:30:00 and runs until 10/10/2023 19:30:00. Tickets for An Evening of Burlesque start at £29 and are available to book now.
Public transport is recommended. The nearest tube stations are Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), Charing Cross (Northern/Bakerloo Lines), Embankment (District/Circle Lines). If arriving by rail the nearest station is Charing Cross Railway Station. The theatre is easily reached from the Bedford Street (Stop J) bus stop which is serviced by lines 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139 and 176. If driving to the theatre, the nearest car parks are in China Town and Trafalgar Square. There is also an NCP underground car park in Parker Street.
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Back To The Future
Winner of Best New Musical 2022, Back To The Future The Musical is a trip back to 1955!
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Legend – Bob Marley
Celebrate the renowned and iconic music of Bob Marley
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Lost In Music
Discover the magical 70s via a musical journey straight to the heart of disco
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Murder Trial Tonight
Enter the courtroom...come the jury, in Murder Trial Tonight, a chilling murder mystery.
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Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Immerse yourself in a haunting night of ghost storytelling!
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Go Your Own Way
Fleetwood Mac’s legacy is brought to life in the enchanting new concert Go Your Own Way!
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The Rocket Man
The world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon - Elton John!
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An Evening of Burlesque
Roll up, roll up for a scintillating night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour!
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John Owen Jones
John Owen Jones of Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera at the Adelphi Theatre!
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Hazel O'Connor
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One Man, Two Guvnors
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Lucie Jones Live
Lucie Jones in concert with special guests one night only!
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Mika
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Tamer Hosny & Hussein Eldeek Valentine’s Special
Join us this Valentines to celebrate with Tamer Hosny and Hussein Eldeek in the heart of London
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Made in Dagenham
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The Roy Orbison Story
the Roy Orbison Story celebrates the musical legacy of The Big 0.
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Peter Pan
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Bumblescratch
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Thoroughly Modern Millie
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Rat Pack, The
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Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet one night only intimate concert at London's Adelphi Theatre
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An Evening with Michael Feinstein and his Big Band
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Evita
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100 Hearts Charity Gala
“Where Art meets Science”
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Nick Lowe
3,2,1... Christmas! Nick Lowe will bring his own take on festive season mood to the Adelphi
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The Secret Garden
Jac Yarrow, Lucie Jones, and Ramin Karimloo lead the cast of The Secret Garden at the Adelphi Theatre.
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Peter Pan
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The Drifters
The Drifters on tour in London for one night only!
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Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael
An unforgettable evening celebrating a global superstar, George Michael.
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Kinky Boots
London Gets Kinky! With music by Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots at the Adelphi is the ultimate feel-good show!
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80's Live
Travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music with 80’s Live
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For Tonight
Inspired by true events, For Tonight tells a centuries-old love story
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Ben Portsmouth – This is Elvis
Ben Portsmouth pays tribute to The King of Rock in This is Elvis at Adelphi Theatre!