Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
2 Soho Place, London, WC2H 8LS
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace) Tickets
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
4.8 21 reviews 4.8 21 reviewsGillian Anderon and Billy Crudup lead this latest revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, a brutal, outrageous drama about a married couple in a toxic spiral, who pull an unsuspecting younger couple into their terrifying games. Marianne Elliot directs this latest take on a classic that has enthralled audiences since 1962, packed with razor-sharp wit, drama, and unforgettable characters, in a scandalous exploration of a marriage gone wrong.
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 December 2026
- Running time: 3hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval. Latecomers will not be admitted until the interval and there will be no re-entry during the performance
- Starring: Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 December 2026
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace) Facilities
- Bar
- Disabled toilets
- Infrared hearing loop
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace) Access Tickets
Disabled theatregoers and their carers can get discount tickets. Please phone Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace) access line on +44 (03)30 333 5962.
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace) Location
Travel Information
Nearest Tube station
- Tottenham Court Road
Tube lines
- Central
- Northern
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace) Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to @sohoplace?
The theatre is at 4 Soho Place, Charing Cross Road, W1D 3BG, built into the development directly above Tottenham Court Road station — Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines all arrive beneath it, which makes this about the easiest theatre in London to reach by tube. Follow the signs for Soho Place from the station exits rather than looking along Charing Cross Road for a traditional theatre frontage.
Is @sohoplace an accessible space?
Yes — the first newly built West End theatre in fifty years was designed for access rather than adapted to it. The foyer is step free from the street and a lift serves every level, which matters because the stairs are long: 28 to the Stalls, 46 to the First Balcony, 64 to the Second. Wheelchair spaces with companion seats are offered for every production, plus end-of-aisle Stalls seats; central Stalls rows are the ones recommended for blind and partially sighted and for deaf and hard of hearing visitors. Each level has a unisex adaptable toilet. Hearing support is a Sennheiser FM system — twenty headsets, ten body packs with neck loops, and a 3.5mm output for cochlear implant and BAHA users — issued first come, first served. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome and up to two can be dog-sat with notice. Access tickets are half price for up to two seats; the access line is 0330 333 5962.
What time should I arrive at @sohoplace?
Thirty minutes is comfortable, and you can spend it well: there are bars on every level. Allow a little more if your seat is in the Second Balcony, which is 64 steps up if you take the stairs rather than the lift. The auditorium is in the round, so latecomers are noticeable from all sides and are held until a suitable break.
Is there a dress code at @sohoplace?
None. Wear what you like; the building is new and properly ventilated, so you are unlikely to need a jacket for warmth. One practical thought peculiar to a theatre in the round: you are in view of the people opposite for the whole evening, which some find reason to dress up and others reason not to think about it at all.
Can I take photographs inside @sohoplace?
Not during the performance. Before it, afterwards and at the curtain call you are welcome to, and the room rewards it — a circular auditorium wrapped tightly around the stage is a striking thing to photograph from your seat. A lit screen during the show, though, is visible to the whole house and to the cast, because everybody faces inwards.
Does @sohoplace have a cloakroom?
No cloakroom is advertised, so plan to keep what you bring with you. In a theatre in the round that is worth taking seriously: there is no back wall to tuck a bag against and the rows are shallow, so anything bulky sits on your lap all evening. Ask a member of staff on arrival if you are carrying something awkward — they will tell you what can be done that night.
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace) history
From the outside
@sohoplace is the first brand new West End theatre to be built for 50 years. It sits next to the site of the old Astoria theatre, which was pulled down to build the capital’s new Crossrail transport system. The auditorium sits directly above the new Elizabeth line, and the Northern and Central lines, where they meet at Tottenham Court Road station. Despite the setting, there are no vibrations or noise from the trains far below.
This is a state of the art venue that was 12 years in development, a modern theatre set at the heart of a thrilling new development that totals 285,000 square feet including offices, shops, and a piazza. There’s a purpose-designed rehearsal room, a Green Room, a bar in the same building, and a beautiful outdoor terrace. As you can imagine it makes a great meeting point for a top night’s entertainment.
Sohoplace Theatre architecture and history
Part of the wider Derwent London project, @sohoplace was designed by architect Simon Allford, the founder of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and RIBA’s President. The result, in his words, is “an extraordinarily complex and delightful project (with the) highly engineered architecture and design of a Swiss watch but built on an urban scale."
Owned by Nica Burns, the London theatre producer and owner, and operated by Nimax Theatres, @sohoplace provides an unusually flexible auditorium, brilliant acoustics, and an intimate audience experience with perfect sightlines and no obstructions wherever you sit. Even the cheapest seats give you amazing views.
None of the 602 seats, arranged in the round, are further than six rows from the stage. The curved auditorium makes audiences feel like they’re on stage themselves, and can be changed into a variety of configurations to suit varied productions.
The beautiful dark blue and gold interior, and the sheer quality of the space, is inspired by Burns’ visit to Epidaurus, an Ancient Greek site, when a child. Epidaurus remains one of the greatest theatres in the world and @sohoplace reflects the same classic colours, along with crystal star lights set out like constellations, visible from outside.
A member of the Nimax Group, the venue’s fellow theatres include the Vaudeville, Apollo, Duchess, Garrick, Lyric, and Palace theatres, all West End giants in their own right.
Sohoplace Theatre access
Being a brand new theatre, shopping and working venue, @sohoplace is easily accessible to all, whatever your abilities.
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