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Contact Details

Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5PF, UK

Security

Gillian Lynne Theatre continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases, rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.

Getting Here

By car

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is situated above an Intelli-Park car park offering standard parking facilities and is accessed via Parker Mews.

By train

The nearest underground stations are Holborn (Piccadilly and Central lines) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line).

By bus

The nearest bus stops are serviced by numbers 1, 59, 68, 134, 168, 171, 188, 243 and X68

Access

Step Free Access and Wheelchairs - The Stalls auditorium is accessed via the lifts and the wheelchair platform, with access for two dedicated wheelchair spaces and one companion seat each, is located in Row P. Row S in the Stalls can also be used for customers wishing to transfer from a wheelchair into a theatre seat. Other aisle seats on the right hand side of the stalls and involve access via a limited number of steps.

Wheelchairs can be no wider than 73cms (28 Inches) and no longer than 123cm (48 inches) Larger heavy electric wheelchairs unfortunately will not be able to enter the venue as the auditorium is 3 stories up and requires use of the lift.

The maximum lift capacity is 630g (equivalent of 8 persons)

The Dress Circle level of the auditorium can only be accessed via routes including stairs:

Dress Circle – 114 steps from ground floor (24 steps using the lifts).

Our trained access hosts will be available to assist visually impaired customers upon arrival and throughout their visit if required.

Members of our Access Scheme will be able to book accessible seating online where seating plans will have these options clearly marked. For more information on our Access Scheme click here.

Accessible Toilets - The Gillian Lynne Theatre has two accessible toilets. One is located in the Upper Foyer and the other is just outside the accessible entrance to the auditorium on Level 4. Access is via the lifts.

There are further standard toilets located in the Upper Foyer and on Level 4. Both of these sets of Gents and Ladies toilets have step-free access.

Assistance Dogs - Assistance dogs are welcome in the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Our staff are always happy to look after your assistance dog for you whilst you enjoy your visit.