London Coliseum
St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
London Coliseum Tickets
Kinky Boots
London Coliseum
4.8 1399 reviews 4.8 1399 reviews Tickets from £15.00The beloved British musical comes home after strutting its way across the UK on a sell-out tour in 2025! Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe and featuring music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this story of the unlikely team-up between a shoemaker and a drag queen is sure to leave a smile on your face.
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Johannes Radebe
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Now You See Me
London Coliseum
Tickets from £25.00Inspired by Lionsgate's worldwide blockbuster franchise, Now You See Me, and fresh off a world tour that dazzled audiences across Australia and Singapore, Now You See Me Live is finally coming to the UK. This international stage illusion spectacular features a world-class magic ensemble from around the world, based on the film's Four Horsemen, who enthrall and amaze audiences with their jaw-dropping arsenal of illusion, magic tricks, spectacle, and storytelling.
- Opens: Friday, 31 July 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026 - Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Angel's Bone - English National Opera
London Coliseum
Tickets from £26.00This dark, unsettling, and Pulitzer-winning opera comes from contemporary Chinese-American composer, performance artist and activist Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek. Combining Yun's eclectic and genre-defying musical style with a dynamic, immersive staging, Angel Bones shatters operatic tradition to tell a harrowing story about a struggling couple who find a pair of angels in their garden and abuse their heavenly gifts for their own greed. Witness a powerful exploration of modern slavery and human trafficking through a truly unique opera.
- Opens: Friday, 16 October 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Iphigenie en Tauride - English National Opera
London Coliseum
Gluck's rarely performed opera, Iphigénie en Tauride, makes its ENO debut in a new staging by Olivier award-winning director Lyndsey Turner. Siblings Iphigenie and Oreste are separated by the bloody legacy of their parents, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. What does fate have in store for these doomed siblings? Find out in this heartbreaking story of a family divided by fate and united by hope, a powerful take on a classic Greek myth, told through a thrilling score and a talented cast of performers.
- Opens: Friday, 6 November 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 14 November 2026 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 November 2026
To Die for [A Comedy] - English National Opera
London Coliseum
A comic opera in two acts composed by British-Russian Elena Langer, this exuberant black farce is based on Nikolai Erdman's twice-banned 1928 play The Suicide, in which a man's suicide is due to be broadcasted life on television - but what happens when he changes his mind? Darkly funny and clever, it is a satire about our fixation on fame, and the shameless exploitation for profit, entertainment and voyeurism of other people's misery, all which feel deeply relevant to our modern world.
- Opens: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 29 November 2026 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Tosca - English National Opera
London Coliseum
ENO Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon reimagines Puccini's timeless opera, exploring the art of resistance and love in the face of political censorship. In a concert hall in a European state overrun by civil war, opera singer Floria Tosca and her lover Cavaradossi are hunted by the sadistic police chief Scarpi. Experience this thrilling opera in a whole new light in this gripping new production that feels urgently relevant to the modern age, featuring some of Puccini's most iconic arias, in a story about the enduring power of love and art to defy tyranny.
- Opens: Friday, 30 October 2026
Booking until: Friday, 11 December 2026 - Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Friday, 11 December 2026
Adriana Mater - English National Opera
London Coliseum
From the great and influential composer Kaija Saariaho comes a powerful but rarely staged opera, Adriana Mater, a harrowing exploration of war, redemption, and motherhood. Left pregnant after an assault by a soldier, Adriana struggles to raise her son to resist the temptations of revenge and break the cycle of violence. In this collaboration between Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon and Music Director Designate André de Ridder, inspired by war correspondent Amin Maalouf's experiences, witness a moving story that feels urgently relevant to our times.
- Opens: Saturday, 28 November 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 12 December 2026 - Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Romeo & Juliet
London Coliseum
4 3 reviews 4 3 reviewsExperience Shakespeare's famous tragedy about star-crossed lovers in a whole new light with this ballet reimagining developed by Rudolf Nureyev in 1977 and revived for its 50th anniversary year. The English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofiev's soaring score live to bring to life the tragic story of doomed lovers Romeo and Juliet and the feuding Montagues and Capulets. With electrifying drama, a gorgeous score, and jaw-dropping choreography, this is an unmissable treat for fans of ballet and Shakespeare alike, and has stood the test of time since it was first created.
- Opens: Thursday, 14 January 2027
Booking until: Sunday, 24 January 2027 - Running time: 2hr 55min. Incl. 2 intervals.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 24 January 2027
Breaking the Waves - English National Opera
London Coliseum
Adapted from Lars von Trier's multi-award-winning 1996 film of the same name, Missy Mazzoli's Breaking the Waves follows a married couple navigating a strange new reality in the wake of the husband's debilitating accident. This hauntingly beautiful story, packed with psychological depth, explores the nature of love and a test of faith, set to a hypnotic and utterly unique score from one of the most influential composers of the modern age.
- Opens: Saturday, 13 February 2027
Booking until: Thursday, 25 February 2027 - Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Thursday, 25 February 2027
Trial By Jury & The Zoo - English National Opera
London Coliseum
This hilarious pairing of two operettas tell a delightfully chaotic and joyfully absurd story about love and marriage. In The Zoo, a pair of young lovers get engaged, and then in Trial by Fury, we see them going head to head in a courtroom. Filled with wit, romance, and unexpected twists, these rarely performed works come together in tandem to show a rare glimpse at Sullivan's early works. Lovers of Gilbert & Sullivan and newcomers alike will be instantly charmed by the humour, satire, and irresistible sound of this witty double act.
- Opens: Thursday, 4 March 2027
Booking until: Friday, 12 March 2027 - Running time: 1hr 25min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Friday, 12 March 2027
La traviata - English National Opera
London Coliseum
La Traviata is one of the most influential and most performed operas in the world, and Peter Konwitschny's Olivier Award nominated production brings a bold, minimalist take on this classic piece. Witness the heartbreaking love story of Violetta and Alfredo, torn apart by family and duty, forced into an inevitable sacrifice. Startlingly modern and relatable, this production is driven by the characters' emotional truths, set to a score that includes some of Verdi's most recognisable melodies.
- Opens: Wednesday, 3 February 2027
Booking until: Saturday, 13 March 2027 - Running time: 1hr 50m. No Interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 13 March 2027
London Coliseum Facilities
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Infrared hearing loop
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
London Coliseum Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone the London Coliseum access line on 020 7845 9300.
London Coliseum Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
Nearest Rail Station
- Charing Cross
Tube lines
- Piccadilly
- Northern
Day buses
- 24, 29, 176 / 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night buses
- 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279 / 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
London Coliseum Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the London Coliseum?
The theatre is located at St Martin’s Lane, London WC2. The nearest Tube stations are Charing Cross, Leicester Square, and Covent Garden, all within a 5–10 minute walk.
What time should I get to the theatre?
Aim to arrive 30 minutes before the show starts to allow time for security checks, finding your seat, and exploring the theatre. This also gives you time to explore the merchandise stands inside the theatre for exclusive show-related items like T-shirts, mugs, posters, and cast recordings.
Is there a dress code for attendance?
In the past, theatre visits meant dressing up, but now, comfort comes first. Wear what feels good, bring a jacket to ward off the chill, and if you want to go glam, the theatre’s still the place.
Can I take photos in the theatre?
Photography and video recording are not permitted during the performance, but feel free to capture memories before and after the show, including when the cast takes their final bows.
Will I be able to buy merchandise and souvenirs for the show?
Programmes and merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs, and keychains are available at kiosks on all levels and from the ground-floor shop. You can also order selected items online beforehand.
Is there a cloakroom and is this a charged service?
There is a small cloakroom in the foyer next to the main staircase, which charges £2 per item, whether it's a bag or a coat. It can only accommodate small items. The cloakroom opens 75 minutes before the performance and remains open for 30 minutes after. Items can only be stored during this time.
London Coliseum history
From the outside
The London Coliseum Theatre is a landmark on St Martin’s Lane with its enormous tower and grand exterior. The home of the English National Opera company, it has unusually shallow balconies so you enjoy amazing unimpeded stage views. The theatre’s impressive life-size sculptures of charioteers make the interior a splendid feast for the eyes.
London Coliseum Theatre architecture and history
The London Coliseum was designed by Frank Matcham for Sir Oswald Stoll. Built in 1904 specifically as a venue for variety shows, a ‘people’s theatre’, it had a very broad appeal at the time. A record breaking size, it had more than 2,300 seats and amazingly luxurious facilities. It features London’s widest proscenium arch, a massive 55 feet wide and 34 feet high. The stage is enormous too, at 80 feet wide. One of the earliest West End theatres to feature clean, relatively safe electric lighting, its impressive revolving stage was only rarely used despite costing a massive £70,000.
It was famous for its revolutionary modern features, which included electric lifts, a beautiful roof garden and a unique Information Bureau, where doctors and important people could take calls. Sadly the huge initial investment didn’t pay off and the venue shut its doors only two years later.
In 1907 it reopened to enjoy a successful run of variety shows until the 1930s, at which point film revolutionised entertainment and it changed its name to the Coliseum Theatre. The venue hosted a number of popular musicals, ballets and pantomimes, including a bunch of stateside hits from the USA: Annie Get Your Gun, Kiss Me Kate and Guys and Dolls hit the big time in the ‘40s and 1950s.
By the 1960s variety had become less popular and the theatre converted into a super-cinema, an enormous big screen venue that saw success for most of the ‘60s. Then, in 1968, the Sadler’s Wells Opera Company, now the English National Opera, relocated there and the venue was once again refurbished, adding a new orchestra pit in 1992.
In the early 2000s it was completely refitted again, in readiness for the Royal Variety Performance, held at the Coliseum in 2004 and again in ’06. Supported by National Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage, The National Lottery Vernon & Hazel Ellis and many more generous patrons, the end result is quite simply magnificent.
Past shows at the London Coliseum Theatre
Past shows at the London Coliseum include the fast moving tale of torture and murder Tosca, and Strictly Gershwin, a dazzling celebration of George Gershwin’s Hollywood smashes. Simon Boccanegra, a torrid tale of feuding and grief and widely lauded as one of Verdi's finest masterpieces, played there as did Shen Yun, a New York based Performing Arts group who performed ancient Chinese culture-inspired dance.
London Coliseum Theatre access
There are two wheelchair spaces in the Stalls, two in the Dress Circle and four in the Stalls Boxes. There are four transfer seats in the Dress Circle and six in the Balcony. There are two lifts which give access to most of the auditorium and all the venue’s bars and restaurants. Plus an enhanced sound system for the hard of hearing and regular sign language-interpreted performances.
London Coliseum Theatre tickets
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