Events at Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue

Over 100 Years of the Lyric Theatre London

In the heart of London's West End lies the historic Lyric Theatre, home to a wealth of iconic musicals, plays and operas since its opening way back in 1888. Situated on the famous Shaftesbury Avenue, you'll be transported through the ages in an unforgettable theatrical experience at this classic venue. Lyric Theatre London tickets are now available to buy and sell through StubHub so you can feel the magic!

Experience theatre through the ages

The Lyric Theatre was designed by C.J. Phipps, an English theatrical architect who was one of the leading figures of his profession during the mid to late 1800s. Phipps was also the brains behind the likes of the Royal Strand Theatre, the Prince of Wales Theatre and the Savoy Theatre, the first building open to the public ran entirely by electricity. Henry Leslie produced the construction of the Lyric using the profits from the 1886 comic opera Dorothy, written and composed by B.C. Stephenson and Alfred Cellier, which he eventually brought to his new venue in 1888. The Lyric became the second theatre to be built on this part of Shaftsbury Avenue and now remains the oldest on the road. Nevertheless, it maintains a lot of its authentic features and still uses water to utilise its iron curtain. In 1960, the building was listed grade two by English Heritage. With the Lyric Theatre London tickets ready to buy and sell via StubHub, you can experience live theatre in this renowned, traditional and wonderfully atmospheric venue that brings together all the West End has to offer. Grab yours now!

Versatile in its productions

In the Lyrics early years, most of its productions comprised of comic operas inspired by the works of Italian and French writers and composers. Countries across Europe began to develop their own styles and genres, incorporating their musical traditions into the original form. The Lyric staged many in its formative years, before moving into light comic plays, musicals and straight dramas. Recent successes include Thriller Live, The Night of the Iguana starring Woody Harrelson and Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. In 2005, the Lyric Theatre was purchased from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group by Nimax Theatres. Owned by producers Nica Burns and Max Weitzhoffer, the Nimax group holds six other theatres across the West End, although the Lyric is without doubt the most impressive of the bunch. On four levels, the theatre is able to host an audience of 915, creating a vibrant, exhilarating atmosphere whether it's a play, musical or comedy. StubHub has Lyric Theatre London tickets ready to buy and sell now, so you can experience it all!