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With a new name and following a major renovation, Queen's Theatre became the Sondheim Theatre in December 2019, reopening with Cameron Mackintosh's new version of Les Miserables. The paradox of the Shaftesbury Avenue theatre, so ugly outside, so gorgeous within, is explained by a German bomb, which destroyed the facade and foyer in 1940. For almost twenty years, the theatre stood empty, before a reconstruction in 1959 created the current curve of concrete and brick. A photo in the foyer shows the theatre as it once looked, but if you want to see it in reality, the Gielgud Theatre is almost identical to the original design. The effect of stepping into the auditorium from such a bleak surround is truly magical, with the exquisite cream and gold colour scheme, and domed ceiling more than compensating for the errors of the reconstruction. A venue that has focused on short runs of high-quality dramas for much of its existence, the Sondheim Theatre has been home to many of the greatest British actors, including Noel Coward's final stage appearances, Vanessa, Lynn and Jemma
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Whitehall Place, SW1A | 10 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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15 Montague Street, WC1B | 13 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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5 Curzon Street, W1J | 13 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
Dating back to 1913, The Washington Mayfair Hotel successfully blends historic art deco with modern design. Located in the premier commercial and cultural centre of London, ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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 ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Walker's Court, W1F | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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Coventry Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7-14 Coventry Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
47 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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22-32 Shaftesbury Avenue, Trocadero, W1D | 2 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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61 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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61 Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D7PJ | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
64 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 7 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 9 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
15B Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W | 10 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
10 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Nightlife > Bars
83-85 Wardour Street, W1D | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 1 minute from Sondheim Theatre
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London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from Sondheim Theatre
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