The Adelphi Theatre is a well-known theatre in London’s West End and has been standing for almost 100 years. The current theatre is the fourth to be built on this site. This theatre was designed to host comedies and musicals and has been the stage for some of West End’s most loved productions. Currently, it is home to the Olivier Award Winner musical, Back to the Future.
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Adelphi Theatre is located on the Strand in Westminster city in central London.
The closest tube station is Charing Cross (Bakerloo & Northern lines), about a 3–5 minute walk away. Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) and Embankment (District & Circle lines) are also nearby.
The theatre holds approximately 1,461 seats: 622 in the Stalls, 433 in the Dress Circle, and 406 in the Upper Circle.
There are three seating sections available - Stall, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle.
For musicals like Back to the Future, the best seats are centre Stalls around rows J–L for full stage immersion. In the Dress Circle, middle rows E–J provide a premium overview.
Adelphi Theatre has staged several productions including musicals, ballet, plays, and operas. A few notable ones include Chicago, Magnolia Street, My Fair Lady and more.
Theatre-goers can use Q‑Park Chinatown (20 Newport Place, WC2H 7PR). Parking is £18 for up to 3 hours or £24 for 4 hours, with a 50% discount when validated at the theatre. Other nearby options include Covent Garden and Leicester Square car parks.
Yes. Adelphi Theatre is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The theatre offers various facilities and resources for disabled visitors, including wheelchair access, accessible performances, step-free access, assistive listening devices and more.
The price of the tickets depends on the show that you choose to watch and the timing of the same at the Adelphi Theatre.
Founded in 1806 as the Sans Pareil, it was renamed Adelphi in 1819. The current Art Deco building opened in 1930. It is also known for the 1897 murder of actor William Terriss at the stage door—his ghost is said to haunt the theatre.
Yes. There are quite a few dining options available near Adelphi Theatre such as, The Port House, Condesa, Smith & Wollensky, Bella Italia, The Real Greek, and more.
A few attractions near Adelphi Theatre that you can explore before you go for a show include Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, The London Dungeon, and more.