Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D 7ES
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The Lyric, Shaftesbury Avenue's oldest theatre was opened in 1888, just two years after the street itself was completed. An indistinct red brick building, it lacks the grandeur of the neighbouring Gielgud and Apollo, but has a charm and unassuming beauty that are all its own. The auditorium is also unconventional, with u-shaped balconies offering fine unrestricted views and bringing the audience closer to the action than in many large theatres. Though designed as a home for comic opera, the Lyric's major successes have been with serious drama. The Kenneth Branagh/Emma Thompson partnership had one of its first major successes in 1989 with Osborne's Look Back in Anger. Alan Bennett's Habeas Corpus premiered here, starring Alec Guinness and with Bennett in drag as Mrs Swabb, the cleaning lady. Other successes include the premier of Alan Ayckbourn's How the Other Half Loves (1973) and high-energy musical Five Guys Named Moe. Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue events
The Tiger Who Came To TeaThe Tiger Who Came To TeaA musical adaptation of Judith Kerr's picture book The Tiger Who Came To Tea. For the first time ever, this much loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing a long songs and clumsy chaos. Expect to be surprised!26th May 2012Sunday 2nd September 2012
Where:
Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue,
Shaftesbury Avenue
W1D 7ES
Category: eventThe Tiger Who Came To Tea event
Running until Sunday 2nd September 2012
TIMES Various Times PRICING £12.50 & £15.50, premium seats £20 inc postergramme
A musical adaptation of Judith Kerr's picture book The Tiger Who Came To Tea. For the first time ever, this much loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing a long songs and clumsy chaos. Expect to be surprised!... More about this event
TIMES Various Times PRICING £12.50 & £15.50, premium seats £20 inc postergramme
A musical adaptation of Judith Kerr's picture book The Tiger Who Came To Tea. For the first time ever, this much loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing a long songs and clumsy chaos. Expect to be surprised!... More about this event
Thriller LiveThriller LiveMichael Jackson's untimely death may have propelled this musical into orbit; Thriller - Live became a tribute show overnight with the obvious decision that the show must go on "to the memory of the man and his incredible music". The lights of the Lyric were dimmed and a minute's silence was held in the auditorium on the night of the first performan26th May 2012Sunday 23rd September 2012
Where:
Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue,
Shaftesbury Avenue
W1D 7ES
Category: eventThriller Live event
Running until Sunday 23rd September 2012
TIMES Various Times PRICING £26-£58
Michael Jackson's untimely death may have propelled this musical into orbit; Thriller - Live became a tribute show overnight with the obvious decision that the show must go on "to the memory of the man and his incredible music". The lights of the Lyric were dimmed and a minute's silence was held in the auditorium on the night of the first performan... More about this event
TIMES Various Times PRICING £26-£58
Michael Jackson's untimely death may have propelled this musical into orbit; Thriller - Live became a tribute show overnight with the obvious decision that the show must go on "to the memory of the man and his incredible music". The lights of the Lyric were dimmed and a minute's silence was held in the auditorium on the night of the first performan... More about this event
@Westendproducer's#Searchforatwitterstar LIVE!@Westendproducer's#Searchforatwitterstar LIVE!Five men and five women finalists from the online talent competition, battle it out in a live final, in the search to find future musical theatre stars of the West End. Judges include actress Louise Dearman and casting director Ann Vosser. The one-off show is directed by Drew Baker and musical director is James Draisey.9th July 2012Monday 9th July 2012
Where:
Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue,
Shaftesbury Avenue
W1D 7ES
Category: event@Westendproducer's#Searchforatwitterstar LIVE!
TIMES 7pm PRICING £25
Five men and five women finalists from the online talent competition, battle it out in a live final, in the search to find future musical theatre stars of the West End. Judges include actress Louise Dearman and casting director Ann Vosser. The one-off show is directed by Drew Baker and musical director is James Draisey.
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The Gruffalo: Tall Stories Theatre Company Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES 23rd November 2011 - 15th January 2012 The Gruffalo is a classic that kiddies just love and...
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Thistle Piccadilly Hotel London
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Coventry Street, W1D | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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 Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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Criterion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | 2 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London W1J | 2 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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
Prince Edward Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Old Compton Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
The Prince Edward Theatre was designed by Edward Stone and opened in 1930 with a performance of the musical ‘Rio Rita’. Just a few years later, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Old Compton Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
The Prince Edward Theatre was designed by Edward Stone and opened in 1930 with a performance of the musical ‘Rio Rita’. Just a few years later, ...More
Comedy Store
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still succeeds ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
1a Oxendon Street, London, Soho, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
The Comedy Store is the spiritual home of stand-up in the UK. Despite being the best large comedy venue in the country, the Store still succeeds ...More
Pigalle
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel, romantic ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
215-217 Piccadilly, London, St James's, London W1J | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Forties-themed late-night supper club. If you’re considering a more glamorous and alternative evening’s entertainment, head to Piccadilly and burlesque cabaret club, Pigalle. Inspired by the genteel, romantic ...More
Prince Charles Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7 Leicester Place, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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
Making Noise Quietly (Being Friends/Lost/Making Noise Quietly)
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th April 2012 to 26th May 2012 - Various Times
The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 9 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Sara Kestelman features in Peter Gill's production of Robert Holman's triptych of dramas, each looking at the effects of war and the universal bonds of suffering....More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th April 2012 to 26th May 2012 - Various Times
The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 9 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Sara Kestelman features in Peter Gill's production of Robert Holman's triptych of dramas, each looking at the effects of war and the universal bonds of suffering....More
Step 9 (Of 12)
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 10 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 10 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
Popstarz: After Dark
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 4am-8am
The Den and Centro, 18a West Central Street, WC1A | 12 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Resident DJs spin indie, rock, R&B, pop and Motown....More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 4am-8am
The Den and Centro, 18a West Central Street, WC1A | 12 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Resident DJs spin indie, rock, R&B, pop and Motown....More
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Piccadilly Circus
London > Attractions > Sights
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | 2 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Right in the middle of the West End, Piccadilly Circus isn't a circus at all, but an enormous road junction where Piccadilly itself Regent Street, Shaftesbury ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Piccadilly Circus, London, Soho, London W1J | 2 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Right in the middle of the West End, Piccadilly Circus isn't a circus at all, but an enormous road junction where Piccadilly itself Regent Street, Shaftesbury ...More
Soho
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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
, London, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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
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The best shops and markets near Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Vintage Magazine Store
London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
39-43 Brewer Street, London, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Packed with pictures of icons, stars and stylers, and not adverse to some greetings cards humour, this shop is a good option for cards for any ...More
London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
39-43 Brewer Street, London, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Packed with pictures of icons, stars and stylers, and not adverse to some greetings cards humour, this shop is a good option for cards for any ...More
Mrs Kibble's Olde Sweet Shoppe
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
57a Brewer Street, London, Soho, London W1F | 2 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
An old-fashioned, sugary-sweet, treat temptation in an area of London known for its more alternative delights, Mrs Kibble's Olde Sweet Shoppe in Soho offers pure, unadulterated, ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
57a Brewer Street, London, Soho, London W1F | 2 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
An old-fashioned, sugary-sweet, treat temptation in an area of London known for its more alternative delights, Mrs Kibble's Olde Sweet Shoppe in Soho offers pure, unadulterated, ...More
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Restaurants near Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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Chowki
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
2-3 Denman Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Chowki is madly ambitious for a restaurant in this price range, with a menu that changes every month to take on three new regional cuisines of ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
2-3 Denman Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
Chowki is madly ambitious for a restaurant in this price range, with a menu that changes every month to take on three new regional cuisines of ...More
Bocca di Lupo
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
12 Archer Street, Soho, , London, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
There was much excitement among the critics when this Italian restaurant opened at the beginning of 2009. Giles Coren writing in the Times gave it his ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
12 Archer Street, Soho, , London, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
There was much excitement among the critics when this Italian restaurant opened at the beginning of 2009. Giles Coren writing in the Times gave it his ...More
Ed's Easy Diner
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
Trocadero Centre, Unit 34B, 19 Rupert Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
American Cuisine. ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
Trocadero Centre, Unit 34B, 19 Rupert Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
American Cuisine. ...More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 12 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 12 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London W1F | 2 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London W1F | 2 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, St James's, London W1J | 6 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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, London, St James's, London W1J | 6 minutes from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue
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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What's On Today Near Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue Thriller Live Theatre | Until 23rd September 2012 Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue At Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue Michael Jackson's untimely death may have propelled this musical into orbit; Thriller - Live became a tribute show overnight with ...More  Long Day's Journey Into Night Theatre | Until 18th August 2012 Apollo Theatre 1 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue David Suchet, Laurie Metcalf and Kyle Soller star in Eugene O'Neill's semi-autobiographical portrait Long Day's Journey Into Night, the tale ...More Cops & Robbers Night Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 Rumba 1 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue Resident DJs spin chart, pop and R&B....More Big Night Out Comedy | On 26th May 2012 Rumba 1 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue Magical comedy and absurd humour from Otiz Cannelloni, plus Mike Belgrave, Christian Reilly and MC Chris Gilbert....More  Chariots Of Fire Theatre | 22nd June 2012 - 10th November 2012 Gielgud Theatre 1 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue Take advantage of the wave of 2012 Olympics euphoria and enjoy Mike Bartlett's stage adaptation of the 1981 Oscar-winning British ...More  Matilda The Musical Theatre | Until 21st October 2012 Cambridge Theatre 1 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue The Royal Shakespeare Company's musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's celebrated children's book Matilda transfers from Stratford to the Cambridge Theatre ...More  Ghost - The Musical Theatre | Until 20th April 2013 Piccadilly Theatre 1 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue This classic 1990 movie starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore has been given the musical treatment and arrives on the ...More Inferno Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 The Shadow Lounge 2 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue Andrew Elmore spins funk, house and dance....More Remix Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 Escape Soho 2 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue DJ Julio Bravo spins dance from the last four decades, plus Kitsch Cabaret and karaoke with Dame Vesta Blues....More Lost And Found Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 Madame Jojo's 2 minutes walk from Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue Keb Darge and Andy Smith play blues, rockabilly, funk and Northern Soul....More 
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