Prince Edward Theatre
28 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS
Prince Edward Theatre Tickets
Beetlejuice The Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.7 62 reviews 4.7 62 reviews Tickets from £25.00Wacky ghosts, madcap hijinks, a haunted house - step into the musical adaptation of Tim Burton's 1988 classic, where goth girl Lydia Deetz moves with her family into a house haunted by a recently deceased couple and the terrifyingly funny poltergeist Beetlejuice, all determined to scare off the newcomers. After a wildly successful Broadway run, Beetlejuice: The Musical arrives to haunt the West End with an unforgettably charming story, eccentric characters, and an irresistible soundtrack.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
Dirty Dancing
Prince Edward Theatre
4.7 861 reviews 4.7 861 reviews Tickets from £102.00Dirty Dancing returns to the stage with this romantic, funny musical based on the 1987 film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, in which good girl Frances 'Baby' Houseman falls for working class dance instructor Johnny Castle at the resort where her family is vacationing. This stage adaptation is written by Eleanor Bergstein, the screenwriter of the original film, and brings the iconic chick flick to life with a live band and a company of over 40 performers. Get ready to relive all the romance, drama, and humour of the original film, with all your favourite songs like 'Hungry Eyes', 'Hey Baby, Do You Love Me?', and of course, '(I've Had) The Time of My Life'
- Opens: To be announced
Booking until: To be announced - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: To be announced
Miss Saigon
Prince Edward Theatre
4.7 433 reviews 4.7 433 reviews Tickets from £24.00Miss Saigon returns to the Prince Edward Theatre over a decade after it last played in London. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's epic musical immerses audiences into the last days of the Vietnam War, with the story of a doomed romance between American marine Chris and Vietnamese prostitute Kim, in a harrowing exploration of the horrors of wartime. Filled with unforgettable songs like 'The Heat is On in Saigon' and 'The Movie in My Mind', this sweeping, powerful historical musical has been enchanting audiences for over three decades.
- Opens: Thursday, 13 May 2027
Booking until: Saturday, 8 January 2028 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 January 2028
Prince Edward Theatre Facilities
- Air cooled
- Bar
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Prince Edward Theatre Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone the Prince Edward Theatre access line on 0344 482 5137.
Prince Edward Theatre Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Leicester Square
- Tottenham Court Road
Nearest Rail Station
- Charing Cross
Tube lines
- Northern
- Piccadilly
- Central
Day buses
- (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38; (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176
Night buses
- (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N5, N19, N20, N38; (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N29, N41, N279
Prince Edward Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Prince Edward Theatre?
The theatre is on Old Compton Street, W1D 4HS, in the middle of Soho. Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines) and Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines) are the nearest Underground stations, Charing Cross the nearest mainline one. Drivers can use Q-Park Chinatown.
Is there a dress code at the Prince Edward Theatre?
No, there is no formal dress code. This is a 1930 house with a wide, shallow auditorium, so sightlines are generous and nobody is craning — but a tall hat still blocks somebody. The building is ventilated with fresh air rather than air conditioned, and it sits in the middle of Soho, where the walk to the door is rarely the sheltered part of the evening.
Is the Prince Edward Theatre an accessible space?
Yes, with a limit: only a small number of wheelchairs and scooters can be accommodated at any one performance, so book that seat early rather than on the day. Wheelchair access is by a side entrance on Greek Street. Listening devices are available, and guide dogs are welcome in the auditorium.
Can I take photos in the Prince Edward Theatre?
Not during the performance. Before and after is fine, and once the show has finished there is time to photograph the bows.
Can I buy merchandise at the Prince Edward Theatre?
Yes — T-shirts, mugs, key rings, pins, tote bags and souvenir brochures, sold before the show, at the interval and afterwards. The interval queue is the longest of the three, so before or after is quicker.
Is there a cloakroom at the Prince Edward Theatre, and does it cost anything?
Yes, for coats and small bags, with a charge per item. Space is limited, so large bags and cases are better left elsewhere before you arrive.
Prince Edward Theatre history
From the outside
An imposing and rather severe brick building with a brightly lit arched entranceway, inside the Prince Edward Theatre you’ll enjoy the ultimate in Art Deco luxury, with beautiful old mahogany panelling and rich scarlet soft furnishings.
Prince Edward Theatre architecture and history
The Prince Edward was the first theatre of six to open in 1930. Designed by architect Edward A. Stone and opened for the first time in 1930, it was named after the Prince of Wales of the time. The first production was Rio Rita, a romantic musical comedy set in Mexico, a big US hit that didn’t have quite the same impact in Britain, closing after just 59 performances. But the building itself, with spectacular interior by Marc-Henri Levy and Gaston Laverdet, was an instant success with its wonderful proscenium and gorgeous amber glass by Rene Lalique.
The infamous cabaret artiste Josephine Baker made her London debut at the Prince Edward theatre in 1933, with her Banana Dance proving as much of a hit there as it had in Paris’s Follies Bergere. From then the venue deteriorated, and closed in 1935, more or less bankrupt. But its fortunes were about to change for the better when a syndicate took over, transforming the venue into a cabaret-restaurant. Opening again in 1936, named the London Casino, it became home to numerous spectacular revues.
In 1940 the theatre closed for two years until 1942, when it became the home of the Queensberry All Services Club, featuring Vera Lynn, Max Wall, Flanagan and Allan, Petula Clark, Glenn Miller and even Bing Crosby.
After the war the theatre reopened as the London Casino, and from ’47 was home to variety shows until, in 1954, the era of cinema took off and it converted to a picture house.
In 1990 Bernard Delfont and Cameron Mackintosh decided to rebuild the premises,spending more than £3 million. It reopened in March 1993 with the hit Broadway musical Crazy for You. Mamma Mia broke all previous box office records with a five year run before transferring to the Prince of Wales Theatre in 2004.
The foyer bar is called the Mozart Bar, because Mozart lived at 28 Frith Street, these days the stage door, for a year between 1764 and ‘65.
Today the Prince Edward is a member of the Delfont Mackintosh Theatres group.
Past shows at the Prince Edward Theatre
Elaine Paige played the leading lady in three consecutive musicals at the Prince Edward: in Evita as Eva Peron, in Chess as Florence and as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes. The venue has hosted numerous smash hit musicals over the years including Crazy For You, Some Like It Hot, West Side Story, the original production of Mamma Mia in 1999 and Mary Poppins between ’04 and ’08.
Prince Edward Theatre access
There are two wheelchair spaces plus room for companions in Box 1, plus transfer seating into Row A of the auditorium. The theatre can store two wheelchairs and one scooter and there’s an infra-red system in place.
Prince Edward Theatre tickets
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