Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The grande dame of London theatre has been open since 1663

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Covent Garden

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Time Out says

Renowned as one of London’s most iconic theatres, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane prides itself on its rich 350 years of history in the capital. Considered a devoted playhouse since the 1600s, The Lane leads with a committed purpose through all it does. From hosting blockbuster musicals, such as Sam Mendes’ ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘My Fair Lady’, to its Showstopping Afternoon Tea in the Grand Salon, you’re in for a real treat from start to finish here. Oh, and it wouldn’t be a worthy write-up without acknowledging the positive impact the £60 million restoration by Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Weber has had, where, in turn, The Lane has become an all-day food and drink destination beyond world-class theatre in the heart of Covent Garden.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane says

One of the most iconic theatres in London, Theatre Royal Drury Lane has a rich 350 years of history and offers a Showstopping Afternoon Tea in the Grand Saloon, one of the finest Regency rooms in London.

Following a £60 million restoration by Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, known as The Lane, was reopened in July 2021. The Lane has been reimagined as an all-day destination for entertainment, Afternoon Tea, coffee and cocktails in the heart of London’s Covent Garden.

The Lane now encourages visitors to reimagine the traditional experience at the oldest theatre site in continuous use in the world. People can enjoy a world-class performance venue, with new distinct food, drink, and cultural offerings, all set in Grade 1-listed Georgian interiors inspired by the building’s rich history.

The theatre is open to everyone, from those who have tickets to shows, to anyone looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden. The Lane’s Afternoon Tea remains the only afternoon tea offered in a West End theatre.

Guests are also able to walk around the theatre and enjoy artwork, including six huge Shakespearean canvases by Brooklyn artist Maria Kreyn.

April 2025 sees the launch of a brand-new Showstopping Afternoon Tea, a unique and one-of-a-kind experience that brings the drama and magic of theatre to the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea. This experience will have something for everyone with food, drink and joyful nods to the theatre.

Details

Address: Catherine Street; London; WC2B 5JF

Transport:: Tube: Covent Garden

Price:: Prices vary

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What’s on

Hercules

READ OUR REVIEW OF HERCULES. Occupying the gap left by the mighty Frozen at the huge Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Hercules is a fascinating choice of Disney film for the megacorp to adapt as its new stage musical – although the 1997 film turned a profit, it was only a modest one and it remains one of the more obscure movies of its blockbuster ’90s. Still, the Disney name plus that of the Greek demigod himself is doubtless brand recognition enough to draw a crowd, and moreover word from the German debut of Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah’s adaptation – with songs by Alan Menken and David Zippel – is that it’s very good. Luke Brady will play the title role in a musiclal that presumably follows the film’s approximate story in explaining how Hercules came to be only half-divine and following his storied hero-ing career and romantic entanglement with the sarcastic Meg.

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Until 10 Jan 2026

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