Arts Theatre

The Arts Theatre is the smallest commercial receiving house in the West End, with a two-tier basement auditorium seating just 350. It was founded in 1927 as a members-only club performing plays unlicensed by the Lord Chamberlain, but by the 50s it had a reputation for being experimental; Peter Hall directed the English language premiere of Waiting for Godot here in 1955. From 1967 to 1999 it was home to Unicorn Children's Theatre, but since then it's received quirky, small-scale shows, from straight drama and musicals to cabaret and comedy. In 2011 it was acquired by celebrity bartender JJ Goodman, which perhaps explains why it's now home to the members-only Covent Garden Cocktail Club. The nearest Tube stations are Leicester Square (Northern / Piccadilly) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly). The theatre is served by bus routes 24, 29, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41 and N279.

What's On @ Arts Theatre

The Choir Of Man

1 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Welcome to The Choir of Man- the best night in your local you’ve ever had. It’s a party, it’s a concert, it’s a lock in like no other. Featuring reinventions of chart-topping tunes, The Choir of Man has something for everyone!

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

11 May 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

An irreverent show performed in period costume, borne from suggestions from the audience.

The Diana Mixtape

29 Jul 2025 - 21 Aug 2025

Created and Directed by Christopher D. Clegg You are cordially invited to join our Di, the People's Princess, for the gig of a lifetime.quite literally! The Diana Mixtape tells the story of a humble commoner (who just happened to be a Lady) in a concert like nothing you have experienced before with an all star cast, iconic fashion throwbacks and fierce choreography. Featuring music originally performed by Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Jade, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande. Kylie Minogue and many more, this hilarious yet heartwarming musical gig is a guaranteed rollicking good time. Starring drag superstars Coutney Act, Baby, Divina De Campo, Rosé and Kitty Scott-Claus as Princess Diana (yes, all of them), this concert is going to blow the roof off! Brought to you by the creator and producer of Death Drop, Cool Rider and Gals Aloud, this high octane royal romp is a love letter to Diana and her legacy as one of the most celebrated and adored figures in history. Cast: - Courtney Act - Baby - Divina De Campo - Rosé - Kitty Scott-Claus Further Cast to be announced Creative Team: - Created / Directed / Written by Christopher D. Clegg - Musical Director / Tracks by Matthew Harvey - Choreography by Taz Hoesli - Costumes by River Smith - Lighting by Toby Darvill - Dramaturgy by Geri Allen - Video Design and Direction Christopher D. Clegg and Adam Nightingale

West End Calling: The Grand Finals

25 May 2025 - 26 May 2025

The West End Calling Grand Final is here, bringing the best youth talent from across the UK to the West End! Performers will sing for our panel of West End stars and a live audience, hoping to be crowned the winner of our nationwide competition. Each performer has made it through 3 rounds, including our auditions and live shows, which visited 13 cities across the country. Performers are split into age groups - the Senior Final will be on Sunday 25th May, and the Junior Final and Teen Final will be on Monday 26th May!

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