Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT
Peacock Theatre Tickets
Ghost Stories
Peacock Theatre
4.3 96 reviews 4.3 96 reviews Tickets from £30.00Created by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, the record-breaking production Ghost Stories returns to London during the spooky season. First staged in 2010, are you brave enough to experience suspense, shock and supernatural terror?
- Opens: Friday, 10 October 2025
Booking until: Thursday, 20 November 2025 - Running time: 1hr 40 min. No Interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Thursday, 20 November 2025
The Snowman
Peacock Theatre
4.7 47 reviews 4.7 47 reviews Tickets from £18.00Feel the enchantment of Christmas with The Snowman, live on stage! Embark on a heartwarming journey filled with captivating music, as beloved characters come to life in a show the whole family will adore. This timeless story will warm your heart this festive season.
- Opens: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026 - Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
I'm Every Woman the Musical
Peacock Theatre
Tickets from £30.00The life and musical journey of musical legend Chaka Khan comes to life in this vibrant, joyful, and moving musical that traces her rise to stardom in all its challenges and triumphs, filled with some of her best-beloved and unforgettable songs.
- Opens: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Peacock Theatre Facilities
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Infrared hearing loop
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Peacock Theatre Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone the Peacock Theatre access line on 020 7863 8000.
Peacock Theatre Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Holborn
- Covent Garden
Nearest Rail Station
- Charing Cross
Tube lines
- Central
- Piccadilly
Day buses
- (Aldwych) 1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 188, 243, RV1, X68
Night buses
- (Aldwych) 6, 23, 139, 188, 243, N1, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N91, N155, N171, N343, N551
Peacock Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Peacock Theatre?
The Peacock Theatre is at Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT, in Holborn. It's a five-minute walk from Holborn (Central & Piccadilly lines) or Temple (Circle & District lines).
Is the Peacock Theatre an accessible space?
Step-free access is available via a wheelchair platform‑lift and an alternate ramp entry on Kingsway. A customer lift serves all levels (foyer, Dress Circle, stalls), with step‑free access to stalls in Row Y and Dress Circle in Row J. There are two wheelchair spaces at the rear of the stalls and seven in the circle, all accompanied by companion seating; wheelchairs may be stored during performances. Accessible toilets (Radar key required) are located in the foyer and stalls levels.
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, theatre audiences wore their best outfits, but now, there's no strict dress code. Prioritize comfort, consider a jacket for cooler venues, and feel free to dress up if the mood strikes.
Can I take photos in the theatre?
We kindly remind you that photography and filming are not allowed during the performance, but you may take photos before and after, and during the curtain call.
Peacock Theatre history
From the outside
An unassuming modern concrete block from the outside, the Peacock Theatre is used for London School of Economics university lectures during the day. Inside you’ll find a well- equipped space with fan shaped seating and open stage with excellent views wherever you sit, used by the Sadler’s Wells dance company at night.
Peacock Theatre architecture and history
There has been a theatre on the site of the modern concrete Peacock theatre since was back in 1660, when a staging of Shakespeare’s Othello at the Vere Street Theatre, also oddly known as Gibbon’s Tennis Court, saw a female take the stage for the first time.
The site has had a chequered history, clocking up six different names over the years: London Opera House, National Theatre of England, Stoll Theatre, Stoll Picture Theatre, The Royalty Theatre and now, the Peacock.
The original theatre was damaged by fire, re-built and re-opening as the stunning 2,600 seat London Opera House, in competition with the nearby Royal Opera House. Perhaps not surprisingly, it closed in 1912 and stayed resolutely shut until re-opening yet again as the Stoll Picture Theatre, a cinema that screened silent movies accompanied by a full in-house orchestra and showing the occasional variety show. Which was its saving grace at the time, at least until 1957 when it closed again, only to be demolished and replaced by the current modern office block.
In partial compensation, the theatre’s owners built a small theatre in the basement of the new office building, which opened in 1960 and soon became known – mostly tongue in cheek – as the Royalty Theatre. At first it was home to a series of drag shows, then deteriorated again and spent time as a TV studio, hosting the hit TV show This is Your Life.
The prestigious London School of Economics eventually bought the building for use as a university lecture theatre, renaming it The Peacock Theatre, and it remained so until the world famous dance company, Sadler’s Wells, decided it’d make the perfect London home. Today it is still used by students during the day and comes to life as a premier dance venue at night.
One of the Peacock Theatre’s more dubious claims to fame is the fact that it once hosted what is widely thought of as the worst musical ever, called Barnardo.
Ghostly dolphins at the Peacock Theatre!
Sadly, during the 1930s a water tank was kept under the stage to house dolphins. People have reported hearing ghostly dolphin noises in the theatre to this day.
Past shows at the Peacock Theatre
Under the name The Royalty, the building hosted the massive hit Oh Calcutta and Bubbling Brown Sugar in the late 1970s. The Rat Pack played at the theatre in 2002, with Doldrum Bay premiering in 2003. Today’ it’s a dedicated dance venue for the Sadler’s Wells company.
Peacock Theatre access
The Peacock Theatre has an access door on Kingsway, two wheelchair spaces at the back of the Dress Circle with room for companions, and transfer seats in the aisles. There’s also an infra-red system and guide dogs are welcome in the auditorium.
Peacock Theatre tickets
We’re a popular destination for a wide variety of seat types and prices, with excellent availability on the full range of Peacock Theatre tickets.