Lyric Theatre

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Lyric Theatre

The old lady of theatreland

29 Shaftesbury Avenue
London, London W1D 7ES
+44 20 7494 5045 (Box Office)
http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/

The Lyric Theatre is the oldest on Shaftesbury Avenue. It opened in 1888 with a comic opera and now caters for all tastes with a range of shows from plays and musicals to revues. Despite the diversity of shows and prime West End location, this medium-sized theatre seats only 932 people (a relatively small-scale player for the West End) and has a wonderfully warm atmosphere. There are three bars so waiting in line for a drink during the interval shouldn't be a problem. Recent performances include the hugely successful and controversial 'Semi-Monde' by Noel Coward.

Review © 2009, Wcities

Lyric Theatre Photo: Jodi Warren

Lyric Theatre Photo: Monika Marion