Adelphi Theatre
409-412 Strand, London, WC2R 0NS
Adelphi Theatre Tickets
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1329 reviews 4.8 1329 reviews Tickets from £23.00Love the Back To The Future movie made popular in the 1980s? See it on the stage in a spectacular award-winning stage musical with a book by Bob Gale, and a musical score by the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alex Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard in the heart of the West End.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Adelphi Theatre Facilities
- Air cooled
- Bar
- Disabled toilets
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Adelphi Theatre Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone the Adelphi Theatre access line on 020 3925 2998.
Adelphi Theatre Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Embankment
- Covent Garden
Nearest Rail Station
- Charing Cross
Tube lines
- Bakerloo
- Circle
- District
- Northern
- Piccadilly
Day buses
- (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176
Night buses
- (Strand) 23, 139, 176, N6, N9, N11, N13, N15, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Adelphi Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Adelphi Theatre?
The theatre is located at 409-412 Strand, WC2R 0NS. The closest station is Charing Cross, with Covent Garden and Embankment a five-minute walk away. Q‑Park Chinatown is the closest car park.
Is the Adelphi Theatre an accessible space?
The main entrance offers level access via a ramp, and there are designated wheelchair spaces (Row X) and transfer seats in the Stalls. Assistance dogs are welcome, and there's one accessible toilet in the foyer plus hearing support through infra‑red headsets and GalaPro captioning/audio description.
Will I be able to buy merchandise and souvenirs for the show?
The Adelphi has a dedicated merchandise kiosk in the foyer and additional sales points across the building where you can pick up programmes, mugs, T‑shirts, and other souvenirs. These are open before the show, in interval, and after the performance.
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?
Once upon a time, people used to dress up to go to the theatre, but these days, there’s no formal dress code. Wear what you feel comfortable in, especially as you’re going to be sitting for long stretches of time, and consider bringing a jacket as some theatres can get cold. Of course, going to the theatre is still a special occasion, so don’t be shy about dressing up if you feel like it.
Adelphi Theatre history
Outside and inside…
The Grade Two listed Adelphi theatre slots neatly in between two older buildings on London’s smart Strand. An Art Deco masterpiece with its magnificent eye-like octagonal window, it is typical of the period, with stylish glass doors and a sleek Deco foyer. Inside the 1930s theme continues, with plush seating on three levels and an ornate ceiling complete with intricate central stained glass dome.
Adelphi Theatre architecture and history
The Adelphi Theatre’s history goes back much further than the current building suggests. It’s actually the fourth theatre built on the site since the early 1800s. The first, which opened its doors on 27th November 1806, was called the Sans Pareil, home to a theatre company that hosted plays, musicals and pantomimes.
In 1819 it became the Adelphi, famed for putting on a series of Charles Dickens productions including the popular Nicholas Nickleby. Demolished in 1858, it rose from the ashes in 1901 as the Century Theatre but was renamed the Royal Adelphi less than a year later.
The current interior dates back to 1930, designed by Ernest Schaufelberg. The ‘Royal’ part of the name was dropped in 1940 and it has been called ‘The Adelphi’ ever since. In 1993 it was bought by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group and given a facelift, restoring its beautiful Art Deco features.
Murder and ghostly goings on at the Adelphi Theatre!
In 1897 the famous actor William Terris was stabbed to death on his way to the theatre by the insanely jealous Richard Prince. He died in the arms of Jessie Milward, his mistress and leading lady. Ever since, people have reported seeing his ghost in the theatre.
Past shows at the Adelphi Theatre
The Quaker Girl was a smash hit back in 1908. The Girl from Utah raised the rafters in 1913. The revues Clowns in Clover and The House that Jack Built played at the Adelphi in the late 1920s. In 1930 Ever Green hit the stage to rave reviews for Jessie Matthews, who eventually took to the silver screen. Noel Coward’s Words and Music played in 1932 and Cole Porter’s Nymph Errant a year later in 1933. Big Ben in 1946 and Bless the Bride in 1947 drew huge post-war crowds.
More recently Dora Bryan, Dame Anna Neagle, Derek Nimmo, Cleo Laine, Jean Simmons, Joss Ackland, Jon Pertwee and Lena Horne have all taken to the Adelphi’s stage, as have Robert Lindsay, Emma Thompson, Brian Conley, Les Dennis, Petula Clarke, Elaine Paige and many other top stage, TV and film stars.
Adelphi Theatre access
There’s a ramp at the main entrance. There are no steps between the foyer and the Stalls, but 41 steps to the Dress Circle and 79 to the Upper Circle. All the staircases have hand rails on both sides.
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