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From the outside, the Gielgud Theatre is an impressive sight, towering four storeys over Shaftesbury Avenue, its height further emphasized by the turret on top. The interior is also magnificent, with richly-decorated pillars supporting the boxes and lavish Baroque ornamentation. Built in 1906 and known as the Globe Theatre for most of the 20th century, it was renamed after the great actor Sir John Gielgud in 1994. For such an impressive theatre, it has had a surprisingly chequered production history, with few long-running shows and some notable flops, such as the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me on a Sunday. Still, there have been some high points in its history: many of Alan Ayckbourn's plays debuted at the Gielgud and the 1943 production of The Importance of Being Earnest is widely regarded as being the definitive version of one of the great British comedies.Gielgud Theatre events
The LadykillersThe LadykillersThe 1995 Ealing film comedy The Ladykillers is adapted for the staged by writer Graham Linehan. Featuring Peter Capaldi as petty criminal Professor Marcus, Ben Miller, Clive Rowe, and Marcia Warren as the innocent old lady Mrs Wilberforce. Capaldi follows in the footsteps of Alec Guinness, leading the cast as Professor Marcus, leading a ragtag grou15th February 2012Saturday 18th February 2012
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Running until Saturday 18th February 2012
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The 1995 Ealing film comedy The Ladykillers is adapted for the staged by writer Graham Linehan. Featuring Peter Capaldi as petty criminal Professor Marcus, Ben Miller, Clive Rowe, and Marcia Warren as the innocent old lady Mrs Wilberforce. Capaldi follows in the footsteps of Alec Guinness, leading the cast as Professor Marcus, leading a ragtag grou... More about this event
PRICING £12.50-£55
The 1995 Ealing film comedy The Ladykillers is adapted for the staged by writer Graham Linehan. Featuring Peter Capaldi as petty criminal Professor Marcus, Ben Miller, Clive Rowe, and Marcia Warren as the innocent old lady Mrs Wilberforce. Capaldi follows in the footsteps of Alec Guinness, leading the cast as Professor Marcus, leading a ragtag grou... More about this event
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Thistle Piccadilly Hotel
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Coventry Street, W1D | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The main attraction of this traditional Victorian hotel is that it has many of London's famous landmarks, including Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, within minutes’ walking ...More
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Coventry Street, W1D | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
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Hazlitt's Hotel London
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6 Frith Street, W1D | 4 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
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6 Frith Street, W1D | 4 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
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Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 73% off from £143
Leicester Square, WC2H | 5 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: mahogany-panelled ...More
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Leicester Square, WC2H | 5 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: mahogany-panelled ...More
Piccadilly Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
4 Denman Street, Soho, London W1V | 2 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Set on a quiet side-street a short step away from the bustle of Piccadilly Circus, a simple and untheatrical exterior conceals a grandiose Art Deco theatre, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
4 Denman Street, Soho, London W1V | 2 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Set on a quiet side-street a short step away from the bustle of Piccadilly Circus, a simple and untheatrical exterior conceals a grandiose Art Deco theatre, ...More
Criterion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Piccadilly Circus, Soho, London W1J | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The tiny entrance of the Criterion theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is to ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Piccadilly Circus, Soho, London W1J | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The tiny entrance of the Criterion theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is to ...More
Prince of Wales Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The ...More
Ronnie Scott's
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
47 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The legendary Ronnie Scott's has been a Mecca for the international jazz community since 1959. Created by music-lovers for music-lovers, it has played host to almost ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
47 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The legendary Ronnie Scott's has been a Mecca for the international jazz community since 1959. Created by music-lovers for music-lovers, it has played host to almost ...More
Curzon Soho
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday double-bills ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday double-bills ...More
Prince Charles Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Having achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once was. ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Having achieved almost cult status, this reasonably-priced, independent cinema in the heart of Leicester Square is not quite the true hidden gem it once was. ...More
Stuart Pearson Wright: Together In Electric Dreams
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 13th February, 14th February and 15th February 2012 - 10am-6pm
Riflemaker Gallery, 79 Beak Street, W1F | 4 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Contemporary portrait paintings exploring the artist's pre-occupation with the smile motif....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 13th February, 14th February and 15th February 2012 - 10am-6pm
Riflemaker Gallery, 79 Beak Street, W1F | 4 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Contemporary portrait paintings exploring the artist's pre-occupation with the smile motif....More
Stefan Strossnig
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1.10pm
St James's Church Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J | 6 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The pianist performs Liszt's Benediction De Dieu Dans La Solitude and Schubert's Sonata In D Major, 'Gasteiner Sonate'....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1.10pm
St James's Church Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J | 6 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The pianist performs Liszt's Benediction De Dieu Dans La Solitude and Schubert's Sonata In D Major, 'Gasteiner Sonate'....More
Renoir: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1pm-1.15pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 7 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
A talk about the artist's life and work....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 1pm-1.15pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 7 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
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Soho
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ...More
Leicester Square
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
The West End
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ...More
Lina Stores
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
18 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Gielgud Theatre
A wonderful old delicatessen offering all the traditional Italian basics as well as a superb selection of fresh pasta with different fillings and homemade sausages. There ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
18 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Gielgud Theatre
A wonderful old delicatessen offering all the traditional Italian basics as well as a superb selection of fresh pasta with different fillings and homemade sausages. There ...More
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Brewed Boy
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D | At Gielgud Theatre
Brewed Boy - aka Rob Lockyear - spent eight years in Australia learning all about the coffee culture Down Under and has put all that know-how ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D | At Gielgud Theatre
Brewed Boy - aka Rob Lockyear - spent eight years in Australia learning all about the coffee culture Down Under and has put all that know-how ...More
Spuntino
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
61 Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D7PJ | 1 minute from Gielgud Theatre
The creators of the highly popular Polpo and Polpetto have brought a third establishment to the London restaurant scene. Russell Norman and Richard Beatty introduce Spuntino, ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
61 Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D7PJ | 1 minute from Gielgud Theatre
The creators of the highly popular Polpo and Polpetto have brought a third establishment to the London restaurant scene. Russell Norman and Richard Beatty introduce Spuntino, ...More
Snog
London > Restaurants > Ice Cream Parlour
9 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F0RG | 1 minute from Gielgud Theatre
We love snog - it's got it all, great look, great yogurt (organic and fat -free) and tempting toppings (certainly not fat-free, but delicious). The shops ...More
London > Restaurants > Ice Cream Parlour
9 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F0RG | 1 minute from Gielgud Theatre
We love snog - it's got it all, great look, great yogurt (organic and fat -free) and tempting toppings (certainly not fat-free, but delicious). The shops ...More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 11 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 11 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
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Madame Jojo's
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
8-10 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Gielgud Theatre
This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains creating ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
8-10 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Gielgud Theatre
This was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and velvet curtains creating ...More
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68 Dean Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
Haymarket Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ...More
195 Piccadilly (BAFTA)
London > Business > Venue Hire
195 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 7 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is also available to hire for your own event. The iconic building at 195 ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
195 Piccadilly, St James's, London W1J | 7 minutes from Gielgud Theatre
The home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is also available to hire for your own event. The iconic building at 195 ...More
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