Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving of all theatres currently on Shaftesbury Avenue.
Designed by architect C J Phipps and opened in December 1888, the theatre was originally built for impresario Henry J Leslie as a home for operetta. Since then the building has successfully hosted drama, comedy and musicals.
The theatre is currently owned by Max Weitzenhoffer and Nica Burns.
Address
Lyric Theatre
29 Shaftesbury Avenue
London
W1D 7ES
Transport / Accessibility
Nearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
Bus Routes: 14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159
