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Prince of Wales Theatre

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Prince of Wales Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Prince of Wales Theatre, theatres in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Piccadilly Circus · 0.2 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Prince of Wales Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 31, Coventry Street, London, W1D 6AS. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.5101°, -0.1318°.

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Heritage listing

The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner. The theatre should not be confused with the former Scala Theatre in London that was known as the Prince of Wales Royal Theatre or Prince of Wales's Theatre from 1865 until its demolition in 1903.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner. The theatre should not be confused with the former Scala Theatre in London that was known as the Prince of Wales Royal Theatre or Prince of Wales's Theatre from 1865 until its demolition in 1903.

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Coordinates
51.5101, -0.1318
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
W1D 6AS
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Established
1884
Nearest railway station
Piccadilly Circus0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Prince of Wales Theatre?
Prince of Wales Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1D 6AS), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
When was Prince of Wales Theatre built?
Built or established in 1884.
Who owns Prince of Wales Theatre?
Prince of Wales Theatre is owned by Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
Is Prince of Wales Theatre a listed building?
Prince of Wales Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
How do I get to Prince of Wales Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1D 6AS.