Adelphi Theatre
409-412 Strand, London, WC2R 0NS
Adelphi Theatre Tickets
The Lives of Others
Adelphi Theatre
Tickets from £36.00Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane, and Luke Thompson star in Robert Icke's stage adaptation of the German psychological thriller, The Lives of Others, in which a Stasi agent in East Berlin finds his loyalties tested when he begins spying on a couple. A star-studded cast brings to life this story of surveillance, espionage, oppression, and the struggle for personal freedom, in its first-ever stage adaptation that promises to bring a fresh take that speaks to our modern world.
- Opens: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 9 January 2027 - Starring: Keira Knightley
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 9 January 2027
Billy Elliot
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1244 reviews 4.8 1244 reviews Tickets from £35.00One of Britain's most beloved musicals is returning to the West End after ten years. Based on the 2000 film, Billy Elliot the Musical tells the story of a young boy in a northern mining town who dreams of being a ballet dancer. This uplifting, heartwarming story about the transformative power of art and following your dreams features a glorious soundtrack by Elton John, and the much-anticipated 2027 revival will reunite the original creative team, including director Stephen Daldry.
- Opens: Friday, 12 February 2027
Booking until: Saturday, 31 July 2027
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 July 2027
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 Adelphi is at 409–412 Strand, WC2R 0NS, on the south side of the street. Charing Cross, both Underground and mainline, is the closest station, with Covent Garden and Embankment each about five minutes' walk. Q-Park Chinatown is the nearest car park. The art deco frontage is set among shops, so watch for the name rather than a grand portico.
Is the Adelphi Theatre an accessible space?
Yes. A ramp gives level access at the main entrance, and in the Stalls there are designated wheelchair spaces in row X along with transfer seats. One accessible toilet is off the foyer. Hearing support comes through infra-red headsets, and GalaPro provides captioning and audio description on your own device. Assistance dogs are welcome in the auditorium.
Can I buy merchandise and souvenirs at the Adelphi Theatre?
Yes. A dedicated kiosk sits in the foyer, with further sales points spread through the building, and between them they cover programmes, mugs, T-shirts and the rest. All open before the show, at the interval and after the curtain falls; the foyer kiosk is the one with the full range.
What time should I arrive at the Adelphi Theatre?
Thirty minutes before the start. The Strand is one of the busier approaches in London and the entrance gives straight onto the pavement, so the bag-check queue is outdoors when it builds. Arriving early also buys you time at the merchandise kiosk and a look at the streamlined 1930s interior, which is a good deal more interesting than the shopfront suggests.
Is there a dress code at the Adelphi Theatre?
No formal code applies. Dress for sitting still for a couple of hours rather than for being looked at, and keep a light layer with you — a full house on the Strand warms up, and the street outside can be cold on the way out. That said, plenty of people here treat it as an occasion, and they are not wrong to.
Does the Adelphi Theatre have a cloakroom, and is there a charge?
Yes, in the main foyer, and it charges per item. Coats and small bags are accepted; larger bags and suitcases are not, so anything of luggage size has to stay away from the theatre altogether. Worth planning around if you are coming via Charing Cross with a case.
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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