The Strand
London
WC2E 7NA

The Adelphi Theatre on The Strand, London is the fourth building on the site, having originally been founded in 1806 as the Sans Pareil by merchant John Scott and his daughter Jane. Together they gathered a theatrical company that was the host of many plays, musicals and pantomimes. In 1819, the theatre reopened under its present name, where many of Charles Dickens’ stories were adapted for the stage including Nicholas Nickleby. The old theatre was demolished and reopened in 1858 and again, a third theatre was opened in 1901 where it was the host of productions such as The Earl and the Girl in 1904.

The Adelphi’s present site opened in 1930 on The Strand, close to many of London’s top hotels, and was redesigned in an Art Deco style by Ernest Schaufelberg. The theatre continued to host plays and musicals, and in 1993 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group purchased the Adelphi and refurbished it. The Adelphi was the original hosting of the American musical, Chicago, having played there from 1997 until 2006, when it transferred to the Cambridge theatre.

The Adelphi Theatre is currently home to the West End revival of Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd which has transferred from the Chichester Festival Theatre after a critically acclaimed Autumn Season. Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton star as Sweeney and Mrs Lovett in this glorious reworking of a fantastic Broadway classic. This is a limited run of a fantastic production so be sure to get your tickets before you miss out!

At Adelphi Theatre London, we outline the current and next shows, provide a map of the area, the seating layout and which seats are best to buy, details on how to buy Sweeney Todd tickets and information on hotels near Adelphi Theatre London.

Access and Facilities

The Adelphi does have access for wheelchair users that you should be able to take advantage of without a carer. There is a 15cm step at the main entrance but a ramp is available, and no stairs from the foyer into the stalls, so seating in this area would probably be the best bet for you as there are quite a lot of stairs to the Dress and Upper Circles. There are spaces for 2 wheelchair users in the stalls at the back, with slightly restricted view. Alternatively, transfer seating is available for up to 4 wheelchair users; you will need to check with the theatre when booking. There is also an adapted toilet by the entrance to the stalls.