Garrick Theatre

Garrick Theatre is located at Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH on the edge of the famous theatreland of London. Its situated near Trafalgar Square and the famous National Gallery. The theatre is amidst some of the popular tourist spots. Thus, it is a perfect venue for the viewers to enjoy some great time before or after the show. The famous Charing Cross Road has some of the popular bookshops.

The magnificent Garrick Theatre is located just off the Leicester Square and can be easily commuted via public transport such as buses and tubes. Being located at an easily accessible location, you can visit the theatre via buses, tubes, taxis and cars. Bus numbers 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 24, 29 and 30 all stop near the theatre.

Garrick Theatre is considered quite tricky as there are various pillars in the  stalls section. If you want to avoid these pillars and looking for some great view seats then simply go for the Dress Circle. The Stalls have been mainly categorsied into three sections, Dress Circle is at ground level and can be accessed via main foyer, whereas Upper Circle is divided into two sections.

For disabled patrons and their carers, Garrick Theatre offers discounted seats. The Box-office is equipped with an induction-loop, whereas infra-red system inside the auditorium. The history of Garrick Theatre dates back to the year 1889 and was opened under the management of the famous playwright W S Gilbert and designed by the architect Walter Emden.

Garrick Theatre has a brilliant history of hosting genres of melodrama and comedy. Nowadays, it mainly hosts touring productions. It is a small theatre with occupancy of 656 and is named after the famous Shakespearean actor David Garrick. He was regarded as the legend of the London stage.

In the year 1889, theatre made its debut with Arthur Wing Pinero’s The Profligate. Some of the notable productions at the Garrick Theatre are J. M. Barrie’s The Wedding Guest, Rutland Barrington’s Water Babies and Gilbert’s own Harlequin and the Fairy’s Dilemma. Nimax Group is the current owner of Garrick Theatre with some recent productions like The Little Dog Laughed, All the Fun of the Fair, The Hurly Burly Show, Pygmalion and Chicago.