Aldwych Theatre London
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What’s On at Aldwych Theatre
Theatregoers wanting to discover the truth behind some of music’s most iconic hits should head to the Aldwych Theatre, home of the Tina Turner musical. Since 2018, “Proud Mary”, “Disco Inferno” and more chart-toppers have been performed by an incredible cast who bring the story of Turner’s tumultuous rise to fame to life every night. Whether you are a fan of her music or not, this is a fascinating, uplifting and powerful story packaged in a glittering jukebox musical format. It has been staged in several countries including Germany and the USA, but it is the original London production that continues to attract audiences from all over the world.
About the Aldwych Theatre
The Aldwych Theatre dates back to 1905. It was designed by W. G. R. Sprague in the Edwardian style to match the Waldorf Hotel and the Novello Theatre (formerly Waldorf), which all stand together in the same block. The theatre is named after the Aldwych, the crescent-shaped street that branches from The Strand.
Throughout its history, the Grade II listed Aldwych Theatre has been home to many successful musicals and plays. Notable examples include Dirty Dancing, Whistle Down the Wind and the hit Carole King musical Beautiful. The first London production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire opened at the Aldwych in 1949, starring Vivien Leigh as Blanche DuBois, who would later win the Oscar for the same role in the film version.
Between 1960 and 1982, The Aldwych was the London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), before they moved their residency to the Barbican Theatre. During this time The Aldwych hosted many notable RSC productions with lauded actors such as Ben Kingsley and Patrick Stewart.
Map and Address
49 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF
