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The paradox of the Queen's Theatre, so ugly outside, so gorgeous within, is explained by a German bomb, which destroyed the faade and foyer in 1940. For almost twenty years, the theatre stood empty, before a reconstruction in 1959 created the current curve of concrete and brick. A photo in the foyer shows the theatre as it once looked, but if you want to see it in reality, the Gielgud Theatre is almost identical to the original design. The effect of stepping into the auditorium from such a bleak surround is truly magical, with the exquisite cream and gold colour scheme, and domed ceiling more than compensating for the errors of the reconstruction. A venue that has focused on short runs of high-quality dramas for much of its existence, the Queen's Theatre has been home to many of the greatest British actors, including Noel Coward's final stage appearances, Vanessa, Lynn and Jemma
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Coventry Street, W1D | 3 minutes from Queen's Theatre
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10 Carlisle Street, W1D | 4 minutes from Queen's Theatre
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Leicester Square, WC2H | 4 minutes from Queen's Theatre
The Hampshire Hotel is located in the heart of film and Theatreland. Guests can enjoy superb Mexican- Peruvian sharing plates at Leicester Square Kitchen with drinks ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Queen's Theatre
From the outside, the Gielgud Theatre is an impressive sight, towering four storeys over Shaftesbury Avenue, its height further emphasized by the turret on top. The ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Walker's Court, W1F | 1 minute from Queen's Theatre
Fawn James, granddaughter of entertainment impresario Paul Raymond, who opened the original Boulevard Theatre as the Revuebar in 1958 ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Coventry Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Queen's Theatre
Theatres have stood on this spot since 1884, perfectly placed to draw the attention of the great crowds moving between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
7-14 Coventry Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Queen's Theatre
A vast and much needed improvement on the old Cineworld cinema in the Trocodero, Picturehouse Central opened in June 2015 and was treated to a full ... More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
47 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Queen's Theatre
The legendary Ronnie Scott's has been a Mecca for the international jazz community since 1959. Created by music-lovers for music-lovers, it has played host to almost ... More
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22-32 Shaftesbury Avenue, Trocadero, W1D | 2 minutes from Queen's Theatre
From spring 2019 the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience comes to the West End. After three successful years in Angel, Islington (open until 28th ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 16th May to 10th August 2019
Queen's Theatre, Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 4 minutes from Queen's Theatre
Hollywood star and multiple Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick makes his West End debut at Wyndham's Theatre opposite Elizabeth McGovern from Downton Abbey. The star of ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 5th February to 27th April 2019
Queen's Theatre, Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 4 minutes from Queen's Theatre
This February, Wyndham's Theatre presents a new adaptation of Arthur Miller's The Price as a 50th anniversary celebration of the work. Directed by Jonathan Church, the ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th April to 20th July 2019
Queen's Theatre, St Martins Lane, WC2N | 5 minutes from Queen's Theatre
Tom Burke, the actor who plays detective Cormoran Strike in the BBC series based on JK Rowling's crime novels, and Hayley Atwell (a familiar face from ...More
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Queen's Theatre
A new gallery space dedicated to light art. ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Queen's Theatre
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ... More
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Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Queen's Theatre
Walking from Gerrard Street to Shaftesbury Avenue in the Chinatown area of Soho you'll come across the pedestrianised Horse & Dolphin Yard which gets its name ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
61 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Queen's Theatre
This small, family-run Italian delicatessen and grocers in Soho is a favourite with local workers and has a strong native following. In fact, you're bound to ... More
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Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Queen's Theatre
Brewed Boy - aka Rob Lockyear - spent eight years in Australia learning all about the coffee culture Down Under and has put all that know-how ... More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
61 Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D7PJ | 1 minute from Queen's Theatre
The third London restaurant from Russell Norman and Richard Beatty, the creators of the highly popular Polpo which led to Polpetto, Mishkin's and Polpo at Ape ... More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
64 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 1 minute from Queen's Theatre
Enjoy Japanese food in a pared back space just off Wardour Street which takes inspiration from Tokyo's ramen-ya shops . Eat at Yamagoya ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 7 minutes from Queen's Theatre
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 9 minutes from Queen's Theatre
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
15B Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W | 10 minutes from Queen's Theatre
Awarded The Best City Cookery School 2013, the Cookery School at Little Portland Street has been teaching people to make simple, honest food for more than ... More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
10 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Queen's Theatre
On the 6th floor of the W London the AWAY Spa certainly takes you away from the manic pace of life in Leicester Square ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Queen's Theatre
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ... More
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83-85 Wardour Street, W1D | 1 minute from Queen's Theatre
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68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Queen's Theatre
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London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Queen's Theatre
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1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from Queen's Theatre
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