Aldwych Theatre

The Aldwych Theatre was built in 1905, named after its street location. sits on. The Aldwych Theatre was built as a pair with the Novello Theatre by designer W. G. R. Sprague.

The Aldwych Farces dominated early 20th-century programming, followed by Laurence Olivier directing Vivien Leigh in A Streetcar Named Desire. The Royal Shakespeare Company then moved in for a 21-year tenure from 1960.

The Nederlander Organisation currently own the Aldwych Theatre. Recent shows at the Aldwych Theatre includeBeautiful – The Carole King Musical — the story of iconic songwriter Carole King, and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical — the story of Tina Turner.

Aldwych Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels – Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle.

In the Stalls there is a good rake for the seating which allows for good visibility of the stage. The overhang of the Dress Circle blocks the top of the stage from Row L onwards.

The Dress Circle is on an excellent rake too and there isn’t a safety bar at the front meaning that there is a great view from most seats. The Grand Circle overhangs from Row B and affects the view from Row E.

The Grand Circle is very high in this theatre, and it should be noted that seats in Row D onwards do not have armrests and are fixed seats.

Where is Tina - The Tina Turner Musical in London?

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is at the Aldwych Theatre. The Aldwych Theatre is located on Aldwych in the West End. It's near the Novello Theatre and Theatre Royal Drury Lane.