Gielgud Theatre Tickets

Gielgud Theatre is one of the best of the West End Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue of the Westminster. The host of some of the smashing hits of Recent times like Avenue Q, God of Carnage, Six Characters in Search of an Author , Tinsel worm, Enjoy and Broadway transfer of Hair. Gielgud houses more than eight hundred people in three Victorian style levels.

This theatre, at Rupert Street, opened in 1906 as Hick theatre and was a twin counterpart of Queen's Theatre. In later years, it was renamed as Globe Theatre but is now changed to Gielgud Theatr. The theatre, during the time of its inception was named after Seymour Hicks. Hicks is a celebrated British playwright, actor and manager who was one of the first English actors to perform in France during both World Wars. This theatre was originally built to honor him for his theatric contributions. The very first play staged in this theatre was a Hicks Production named 'The Beauty of Bath.'

To add to the intrigue and excitement of this classical theatre, it has its very own resident cat named Beerbohm. He isn't living anymore but his portrait hangs proudly in the corridor. He was known for making surprise appearances during the staging, prompting actors to improvise their act accordingly. His favorite hideouts were the dressing rooms of Peter Bowles, Michael Gambon and Penelope Keith. When she left the world, she was dearly missed and her obituary was published on the cover page of Theatric Publication.

The Building of Gielgud is inspired by the Neoclassical Louis XVI style and designed by W.G.R. Sprague. Sprague was a famous architect of the grand age known for designing Italian Renaissance based theatres frontage. Its seating previously accommodated around 970 people but with several renovations over the year boxes and other seats are reduced to accommodate only 889 people.

The theatre was incepted more than a century ago and has staged many legendary performances. The notable performances of the century include Brewster's Millions ,A Waltz Dream ,Kismet, Peg O' My Heart , Fedora, Fallen Angels ,The Improper Duchess ,Call it a Day ,The Importance of Being Earnest, The Petrified Forest, The Lady's Not for Burning ,The Complaisant Lover ,A Man For All Seasons ,There's a Girl in My Soup ,The Match girls ,A season of Barry Humphries , Design for Living ,Daisy Pulls It Off ,Lettice and Lovage ,Man of the Moment and An Ideal Husband .

The Opening plays of this theatre with "The Beauty of Bath" and "My Darling" set a high tone right from the beginning. "Waltz Dream" a Straus opera was the first success this theatre ever saw. The Gielgud theatre's Dashing Little Duke was a Hicks production showcased in 1909. The Protagonist of the play was a man played by Hicks' Wife Ellaline Terriss but due to her illness she could not continue doing it. This prompted Hicks to take the role himself creating history of a husband succeeding the role of his wife. Terence Frisby's" there's a Girl in My Soup was one of the big shows of Gielgud with more than thousand running. The Olivier Award-winning comedy "Daisy Pulls It Off" by legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber was another record breaking show and was the longest running performance of this theatre. The Gielgud theatre continues to be one of the significant West End Theatres around. The theatre showcases some of the best contemporary acts including the ever famous Muppet show Avenue Q. To catch the best of West End get Gielgud Theatre Tickets now!