Garrick Theatre
2 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH
Garrick Theatre Tickets
Cirque Berserk
Garrick Theatre
4.5 14 reviews 4.5 14 reviews Tickets from £20.00Reimagining the big top for the theatre stage, Cirque Berserk combines contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, featuring over thirty acrobats, aerialists and daredevil stuntmen showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills. Filled with electrifying spectacle, dazzling stunts, and edge-of-your-seat entertainment, it's the perfect half-term activity for the whole family.
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Running time: 1hr 45min. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 October 2026
One Day
Garrick Theatre
Tickets from £36.00David Nicholls's best-selling novel has broken hearts all over the world with the heartbreaking love story of Em and Dex, who meet up on the same night every year since their first meeting. Written by David Greig with music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez (of acclaimed US band Johnnyswim), this dazzling, powerful musical captures all the joy, heartbreak, and unpredictability of the classic story we all know and love, starring musical theatre icons Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose in the lead roles.
- Opens: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 14 March 2027 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 March 2027
Garrick Theatre Facilities
- Air cooled
- Bar
- Disabled toilets
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Garrick Theatre Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone the Garrick Theatre access line on 0330 333 4815.
Garrick Theatre Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Leicester Square
- Charing Cross
Nearest Rail Station
- Charing Cross
Tube lines
- Piccadilly
- Northern
Day buses
- (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night buses
- (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N11, N13, N15, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Garrick Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Garrick Theatre?
The theatre is at 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH, between Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. Leicester Square station (Northern and Piccadilly lines) and Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo, plus the mainline station) are both two to four minutes on foot.
Is the Garrick Theatre an accessible space?
Yes, and unusually the step-free way in is at Dress Circle level, straight off the street. There is a wheelchair space in Row E of the Dress Circle with a companion seat beside it, and a fully adapted unisex toilet in the main foyer, with more on every level. A Sennheiser infra-red hearing system is in use, with up to eight headsets lent out first come, first served. Assistance and guide dogs are welcome, and staff can look after a dog during the performance. Audio-described, captioned and BSL performances run occasionally.
What time should I arrive at the Garrick Theatre?
Half an hour before the start is about right — time for the bag check, for finding your row, and for the merchandise stand. The Garrick sits on a corner of Charing Cross Road where the pavement is narrow and the queue forms outside, so in poor weather a little extra is welcome.
Is there a dress code at the Garrick Theatre?
No. The theatre asks only that what you wear is respectful, suits the weather and does not block anyone's view. Dress up if the evening calls for it — the Garrick is an 1889 house and looks the part — but nobody expects it. The auditorium is air cooled rather than air conditioned, so a layer you can take off is the practical choice.
Can I take photos in the Garrick Theatre?
Not during the performance. Before it starts and after it ends you are welcome to, and the curtain call is the picture most people want anyway.
Is there a cloakroom at the Garrick Theatre, and does it cost anything?
Yes. Larger bags and pushchairs can be left in the cloakroom for the performance, for a small charge per item. Space is limited, so on a full house it is worth arriving a few minutes earlier.
Garrick Theatre history
From the outside
The Grade 1 listed Garrick Theatre is a magnificent building from the late 1800s complete with impressive pillars, a row of lovely round windows along the top and an impressive entranceway. Inside its luscious crimson walls and classical Greek-inspired circle decorations, all beautifully preserved, give it a real feel of theatrical tradition, a bit like going back in time.
Garrick Theatre architecture and history
David Garrick, after whom the Garrick is named, was a famously successful actor and manager in the 1700s who first came to London as a wine seller but soon found his spiritual home in the theatre, keeping a special place in his heart for the plays of William Shakespeare.
Commissioned by one W.S. Gilbert and designed by architect Walter Emden, the man behind the Duke Of York's theatre, in collaboration with C.J Philips, the Garrick Theatre was built specially for the well known and loved actor-manager John Hare in 1889. Once upon a time a river flowed beneath the site, which caused all manner of problems when the building was being built. These days the Underground has replaced the long-lost river so you’ll be safe and dry!
The interior décor is stunning, with pretty balcony fronts featuring cupids holding laurel-leaf decorated shields, a portrait of the famous actor Garrick and a bust of Shakespeare. Unusually, the Garrick’s dressing rooms are completely separate from the auditorium and actors have to navigate a spooky underground tunnel to reach the stage.
The Garrick saw various management teams come and go before shutting down between 1939 and autumn 1941. After the war, in 1947, the popular actor, singer and dancer Jack Buchanan took over and put on a series of very successful comedies. It was refurbished extensively in ‘65 and ’66, then again in 1986, when Carl Toms the expert stage designer restored the auditorium, at the same time giving the exterior a badly-needed face lift.
Over the decades the Garrick Theatre has been home to numerous household name actors including Dame Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Christian Slater, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck and even Summer Phoenix.
Hauntings at the Garrick Theatre
A Mr Arthur Bourchier, a previous actor and manager at the Garrick who hated critics, apparently haunts the back of the theatre. He often appears after a performance and makes his presence felt by tapping unsuspecting people on the back!
Past shows at the Garrick Theatre
Previous productions at the Garrick Theatre include the wonderful Death Trap, Mr and Mrs Nobody, The Vortex, This is Our Youth, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, Amy's View and Bad Girls the Musical. Plus Derren Brown Mind Reader, Zorro - The Musical, The Little Dog Laughed and All The Fun of the Fair Starring David Essex, The Gruffalo, Pygmalion and The Go! Go! Go! Show.
Garrick Theatre access
The Garrick provides access for wheelchairs and scooters.
Garrick Theatre tickets
We’re a popular destination for a wide variety of seat types and prices, with excellent availability on the full range of Garrick Theatre tickets.