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Dominion Theatre
268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7AQDominion Theatre Safety Policy
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- Availability of hand sanitiser
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Charing CrossThe Dominion Theatre: About The Dominion Theatre
The Dominion Theatre is a London West End theatre on Tottenham Court Road close to St Giles' Circus and Centre Point Tower, in the London Borough of Camden.
The Dominion Theatre: History
The Dominion Theatre was built in 1928–29, designed by W and TR Milburn with a steel-framed construction and a concave Portland stone facade. It was built as a theatre for live shows but after faltering business in the early 1930s the building was converted to also allow it to show films. The theatre was built on the location of the former Horse Shoe Brewery, which was the site of the 1814 London Beer Flood.
Despite its huge seating capacity (given as 2,858 in 1940), The Dominion Theatre did well thanks to its excellent location where Charing Cross Road, Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road all meet. The cinema closed temporarily at the height of the Blitz early in October 1940, but re-opened for good on 12 January 1941. The first major use as a live venue came when the Judy Garland Show ran from Wednesday 16 October to Saturday 16 November 1957 at The Dominion Theatre. Films continued to be shown at all other times.
The Dominion Theatre was then selected to show films in the new Todd AO system. Two Phillips 70mm / 35mm projectors were installed in a new projection box at the back of the stalls, providing a 78ft level throw to the screen and an immense 46ft wide screen. Stereophonic sound was provided and seating came down to 1,654 with the upper gallery being curtained off. South Pacific inaugurated the new road show policy on 21 April 1958 and racked up the longest ever run of 4 years 22 weeks, closing down on 30 September 1962.
Samuel Goldwyn had patiently waited more than three years to open Porgy and Bess here but South Pacific’s success did not rub off on it. Cleopatra was another mammoth attraction that opened at The Dominion in August 1963 but it was The Sound of Music (29 March 1965 to 29 June 1968) that confirmed The Dominion Theater's pull as a home of musicals. However Star, which followed redecoration on 18 July 1968, proved more successful at the Dominion than anywhere else. However, once Hollywood stopped making the big budget extravaganzas The Dominion Theatre was in trouble. Live shows came back between the films and following a two-day revival of MGM’s The Band Wagon, the theatre was earmarked for live use only from 8 November 1981, although The Return of the Jedi opened there in 1983 in a joint première with the Odeon Leicester Square.
During the 1980s The Dominion became a popular venue for music concerts. Tangerine Dream's album Logos was recorded there in 1982, and contains a tune called "Dominion" in tribute. In the mid-1980s the Dominion hosted the musical Time, and the interior was extensively reconstructed to accommodate the shows effects.
Since the early 1990s The Dominion Theatre has played host to David Ian and Paul Nicholas' new production of Grease, Scrooge: The Musical, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, a return of Grease, and Notre Dame de Paris among others. Bernadette The Musical, written by Maureen and Gwyn Hughes, also enjoyed a rather short run in 1990.
In the 1990s The Dominion Theatre London also hosted the Royal Variety Performance on a number of occasions.
It now has a seating capacity of 2,182 in two tiers of galleries, following the closure many decades ago of the former upper circle. The theatre retains its 1920s light fittings and art deco plasterwork. Not sure where to sit in this iconic venue? Our Dominion Theatre Best Seats and Seating Plan guide will help you out!
This large space above the main foyer is now a state of the art rehearsal studio and events space. The entrance way to the Studio has had its original plasterwork carefully restored (work which will continue with the impressive main foyer). This new space is called 'The Studio' and has already housed the auditions or rehearsals of a number of the West End's top shows including We Will Rock You, Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands, Les Miserables, Cats, National Tour, Hairspray and Zorro, making it the best located rehearsal studio in London.
In 2002, the hit stage musical We Will Rock You, based on the songs of Queen, created by Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor together with British comedian Ben Elton opened. The show was the longest running musical ever to play at The Dominion Theatre.
The Dominion Theatre Seating Plan
The Devil Wears Prada is the current production at Dominion Theatre. The upcoming booking period for The Devil Wears Prada at Dominion Theatre starts 24/10/2024 19:30:00 and runs until 31/05/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for The Devil Wears Prada start at £31 and are available to book now.
The Rocky Horror Show is the current production at Dominion Theatre.
The Elvis Years is the current production at Dominion Theatre. The latest booking period for The Elvis Years at Dominion Theatre started 18/02/2024 19:30:00 and runs until 09/02/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for The Elvis Years start at £23 and are available to book now.
Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is the current production at Dominion Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Dominion Theatre starts 16/02/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 16/02/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons start at £43 and are available to book now.
Pretty Vacant is the current production at Dominion Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Pretty Vacant at Dominion Theatre starts 09/03/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 09/03/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for Pretty Vacant start at £23 and are available to book now.
Just My Imagination – The Music of The Temptations is the current production at Dominion Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Just My Imagination – The Music of The Temptations at Dominion Theatre starts 13/04/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 13/04/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for Just My Imagination – The Music of The Temptations start at £23 and are available to book now.
Dominion Theatre is located in London. The full address is Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7AQ.
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The Devil Wears Prada
Elton John's brand new musical The Devil Wears Prada is heading to the West End.
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The Rocky Horror Show
Make your way to the Frankenstein place at the Dominion Theatre for Rocky Horror!
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The Elvis Years
The UK's premier Elvis event comes to the West End's Dominion Theatre for one night only!
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Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
An evening with Peter Andre? 'Oh, What a Night!'
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Pretty Vacant
A one night celebration of punk and new wave!
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Just My Imagination – The Music of The Temptations
Get Ready to celebrate all the incredible hits from The Temptations
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Sing-Along Frozen
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We Will Rock You
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Grease
Grease
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The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt feels like the Promised Land!
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White Christmas
The Curve Leicester revival of White Christmas starring Danny Mac and Dan Burton transfers to the Dominion Theatre this holiday season!
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The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard is set to transfer to London's West End!
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An American In Paris
Prepare to be swept away by the breathless romance and dazzling spectacle of An American In Paris.
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Dirty Dancing
Back in the West End for 14 weeks only... You’ll have the time of your life!
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QUEENZ: The Show with BALLS!
QUEENZ: The Show with BALLS! comes to the Arts Theatre for a night of fierce glitz n' glam
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Big The Musical
Big The Musical makes its long-awaited West End premiere at the Dominion Theatre this autumn following hit runs in Plymouth and Dublin.
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Some Guys Have All The Luck
Some Guys Have All The Luck brings the legacy of Rod Stewart to life on stage
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Elf!
Elf returns to the Dominion Theatre singing loud for all to hear!
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The King and I - London
The golden age, romantic musical King and I is heading to London!
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Pink Floyd Experience
The golden age of rock bursts to life as Pink Floyd's legacy is celebrated on stage!
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Sister Act
Sister Act The Musical is back in the habit with Alexandra Burke and Lesley Joseph!