Piccadilly Theatre
16 Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY
Piccadilly Theatre Tickets
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9 1890 reviews 4.9 1890 reviews Tickets from £29.00Inspired by the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor; passion, romance and spectacle collide in the dazzling extravaganza, Moulin Rouge The Musical! With its electrifying performances, extravagant costumes, and memorable score, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a breathtaking celebration of love and the transformative power of art.
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 April 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 April 2027
Piccadilly Theatre Facilities
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Piccadilly Theatre Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone the Piccadilly Theatre access line on 0333 009 5399.
Piccadilly Theatre Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Piccadilly Circus
- Leicester Square
Nearest Rail Station
- Charing Cross
Tube lines
- Bakerloo
- Piccadilly
- Northern
Day buses
- (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 3, 6, 12, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night buses
- (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N18, N109, N136
Piccadilly Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Piccadilly Theatre?
You want 16 Denman Street, W1D 7DY, a short street tucked just north of Piccadilly Circus. That station, on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines, is the nearest by a good margin — two or three minutes on foot. Pre-booked parking at the nearby Q-Park carries a 15% discount when it is booked through the theatre's own website.
What time should I arrive at the Piccadilly Theatre?
Thirty minutes before the start. Denman Street is narrow and the entrance opens straight onto it, so the queue for the bag check forms along the pavement. The bars open well before that — 1pm for matinees, 6pm in the evening — so there is no reason to cut it fine, and the merchandise stand is easier to reach before the house fills.
Is there a dress code at the Piccadilly Theatre?
There is no dress code, so wear what suits you. The theatre asks only that hats and helmets are not worn in the auditorium, since they block the view of the rows behind, and that you dress for a couple of hours in a seat — a light layer is worth having with you. Dressing up is welcome and never out of place.
Can I buy food and drink at the Piccadilly Theatre?
Yes. The bars open for drinks and snacks at 1pm before a matinee and 6pm before an evening performance, which is early enough to make a proper start to the evening. Once the auditorium itself is open you can also order and have it brought to your seat — useful if the interval queue does not appeal.
Does the Piccadilly Theatre have a cloakroom, and is there a charge?
Yes, there is one, and a small charge applies for each item you leave. Given how compact the foyer is, checking a coat and a bag on the way in makes the rest of the evening easier than carrying them to a seat.
Is the Piccadilly Theatre an accessible space?
Yes, though not through the main doors and not to the Stalls. There is no customer lift, so every level is otherwise reached by stairs: the Stalls are 22 steps down from the foyer, the Royal Circle 28 up and the Grand Circle 70 up. The accessible entrance is at the side of the building on Sherwood Street and leads directly into the Royal Circle. Wheelchair spaces are on the left-hand side — one in row A, measuring 190cm wide by 95cm deep, and two in Box C with companion seats. An accessible toilet is next to Box C, with another at street level serving the Royal Circle. Hearing support comes through a Sennheiser MobileConnect system over the theatre's wifi as well as an infra-red system in the auditorium. Do say you need the level route when you book, so you are seated where it reaches.
Piccadilly Theatre history
From the outside
A simple but impressive curved exterior in pale stone with arched doorways leads to a sumptuous Art Deco-style interior. Apparently if all the bricks used in the building’s construction were laid end to end, they’d reach from London to Paris!
Piccadilly Theatre architecture and history
The Piccadilly Theatre was designed and built by Bertie Crewe and Edward A. Stone for Edward Laurillard, with clean, simple Art Deco lines and a magnificent Deco interior designed by Marc-Henri Levy and Gaston Laverdet in lush pink, green and gold. Today you can still see the original light fittings in the foyer, a spectacularly stylish sight for fans of the era.
The theatre’s first production was Jerome Kern's famous musical Blue Eyes, starring one of the era’s most talented actresses, Evelyn Laye. In the beginning the Piccadilly was also used as a cinema, showing the British public the first ever talking film to appear in the UK, The Singing Fool starring the legendary Al Jolson.
The theatre was converted into a cabaret restaurant in 1936, reopeneding as the London Casino, home to a series of incredibly lavish shows. During the Second World War it was seriously damaged, like many of the West End’s theatre venues, and wasn’t renovated until the 1950s. After re-opening again, rising from the ashes, it became a popular venue for plays and musicals as well as being re-named the Phoenix again.
The ‘60s and ‘70s saw the venue’s reputation rise with a run of Broadway transfers including the still-popular Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and A Streetcar Named Desire. In 1986 TV took over with Live from the Piccadilly, hosted by household name comedian Jimmy Tarbuck. And in 1990 ballet and dance came to the fore at the Piccadilly Theatre, with Matthew Bourne's famous production of Swan Lake creating an enormous stir and breaking ballet box office records.
Over the decades the theatre has seen some amazing performances by some of our most popular actors including Henry Fonda, Judi Dench, Lynn Redgrave, comedian Eric Sykes and even Australia’s superstar Dame Edna.
These days the Piccadilly is one of over 20 venues owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group.
Past shows at the Piccadilly Theatre
Wish You Were Here, Edward 2nd, Spend Spend Spend (about the pools-winning woman who spent her million pound fortune in a remarkably short space of time) Blues in the Night and a smash hit season of plays directed by Sir Peter Hall have graced the stage at the Piccadilly. The Donmar Warehouse production of Guys and Dolls ran for two years in 2005 -’07 and the musical Grease was staged there from 2007.
Piccadilly Theatre access
There is a space for one wheelchair user for each show, with access via Sherwood Street, in the front of the Royal Circle. Plus there’s an infra-red sound amplification system.
Piccadilly Theatre tickets
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