The London Coliseum
London Coliseum is the home of the English National Opera
London Coliseum which is also commonly called the Coliseum Theatre, was built in 1904 with the goal of be finest and largest entertainment venue of that day.
From 1931 through 1968 the theatre hosted 651 performances of White Horse Inn, a musical comedy. For a short period from 1963 until 1968 it became one of three Cinerama Theatres in London after which it became home to the Sadler's Wells Opera Company which has since become the English National Opera. They still operate the London Coliseum Theatre today. The London Coliseum underwent major renovations from 2000 to 2004, but still has most of its original features.
Today the Coliseum presents world-class contemporary and theatrical operas from both the English National Opera and visiting companies.
For more information about London Coliseum as well as current and upcoming operas visit their official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesLondon Coliseum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Address: London Coliseum, St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4ES, UK
Phone: 020 7845 9300
Official Website: London Coliseum
London Coliseum Reviews
Rated out of 5
Beautiful venue with great staff. We went to see Spirited Away which was absolutely spectacular. Our seats were comfortable and had enough leg room.
One thing I wish they would add is closed captions at the bottom of the stage, for people in the bottom level of the theater. I appreciated the decorations in the lobby area and the photo op.
Lea - 3 months ago
Opening night for Swan Lake performed by the State Ballet of Georgia. The venue is beautiful. Very grand and impressive. Orchestra amazing. The scenery and staging really set the tone and atmosphere. Costumes were superb. Most importantly, the ballet performances... stunning. So happy I went. Congratulations to all the people who put the production together, the London Coliseum and State Ballet of Georgia. Molton Brown in the bathrooms, nice touch! But seriously, I would've given you 6 stars, all that hard training and pain... I wish you all the success you deserve.
Kk W - 3 months ago
Beautiful theater, as you can see. Our seats were in balcony F, rows 38 and 37.
The only problem was that we missed a certain part of the stage from our seats. The view was like the front of the stage, so we had to use our jackets to prop our seats higher to get a slightly better view and lean in. 😬 Spirited Away was an amazing experience! 👌🏻 An apple juice and popcorn cost £12, which is a bit costly. But hey, it's a one-of-a-kind treat!
annie muigee - 3 months ago
Amazing evening watching Elixir of Love. It was only my second time watching a live operatic performance. Elixir is for everyone - funny, great acting, and singing. The range of the lead singers was beyond my wildest expectation. A must see!
Winsome Hull - a week ago
Great venue in a good location. Lots of dinner options and drinks options nearby. Seats in the stalls were comfy and roomy. The que for the ladies was quite intense. Would suggest more bathrooms or better signage to other locations. The ballet itself was fantastic. Would highly recommend swan lake.
Robert D'Souza - 3 months ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern and Bakerloo Lines | Charing Cross | 5 Minutes |
| Picadilly Line | Leicester Square | 3 Minutes |
| District and Circle Lines | Embankment | 7 Minutes |
How to get to London Coliseum by Tube
From Charing Cross Station exit onto Strand and cross the street. Walk to you left (west) and then a slight right onto Duncannon St. Go right (north) onto St. Martin's Place and then the next right onto St. Martin's Lane. The London Coliseum is just ahead on your right.
From Leicester Square Station exit onto Charing Cross Road and go left (south) to St. Martin's Court then go left (east) to St. Martin's Lane then right (south). The London Coliseum is ahead on your left.
From Embankment Station exit onto Villiers St. and follow it north to Charing Cross Station. See directions from Charing Cross above to continue from there.
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