The London Coliseum
London Coliseum is the home of the English National Opera
London Coliseum which is also commonly called the Coliseum Theatre, was built in 1904 with the goal of be finest and largest entertainment venue of that day.
From 1931 through 1968 the theatre hosted 651 performances of White Horse Inn, a musical comedy. For a short period from 1963 until 1968 it became one of three Cinerama Theatres in London after which it became home to the Sadler's Wells Opera Company which has since become the English National Opera. They still operate the London Coliseum Theatre today. The London Coliseum underwent major renovations from 2000 to 2004, but still has most of its original features.
Today the Coliseum presents world-class contemporary and theatrical operas from both the English National Opera and visiting companies.
For more information about London Coliseum as well as current and upcoming operas visit their official website link above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesCurrently Closed
Hours This Week:- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Address: St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4ES, UK
Phone: 020 7836 0111
Official Website: London Coliseum
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern and Bakerloo Lines | Charing Cross | 5 Minutes |
| Picadilly Line | Leicester Square | 3 Minutes |
| District and Circle Lines | Embankment | 7 Minutes |
How to get to London Coliseum by Tube
From Charing Cross Station exit onto Strand and cross the street. Walk to you left (west) and then a slight right onto Duncannon St. Go right (north) onto St. Martin's Place and then the next right onto St. Martin's Lane. The London Coliseum is just ahead on your right.
From Leicester Square Station exit onto Charing Cross Road and go left (south) to St. Martin's Court then go left (east) to St. Martin's Lane then right (south). The London Coliseum is ahead on your left.
From Embankment Station exit onto Villiers St. and follow it north to Charing Cross Station. See directions from Charing Cross above to continue from there.
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Reviews
Rated out of 5
Fantastic venue with ornate decoration adds to a great experience. Staff were friendly and helpful. Drinks orders for interval is good service to avoid queues so worth doing and prices were ok.
M Sage - 7 hours ago
Fantastic venue with ornate decoration adds to a great experience. Staff were friendly and helpful. Drinks orders for interval is good service to avoid queues so worth doing and prices were ok.
Soraya Wilkinson-Wyke - 28 days ago
Nice experience in a traditional setting at the Coliseum. The bar is pretty nice staff are helpful etc. The view we had was 'restricted' by a tiny speaker in the ceiling, so it really didn't make a difference. There are no large central columns here to views are generally good. Of course it depends what you're seeing - but our can't fault the venue.
James Harrison - 1 month ago
Nice experience in a traditional setting at the Coliseum. The bar is pretty nice staff are helpful etc. The view we had was 'restricted' by a tiny speaker in the ceiling, so it really didn't make a difference. There are no large central columns here to views are generally good.
Of course it depends what you're seeing - but our can't fault the venue.
Gordon Charlton - 1 month ago
Sylvia Anderson - 1 month ago
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View from balcony inside the London Coliseum cc licensed photo by NezTez 
Iconic globe and dome on top of the London Coliseum at night cc licensed photo by Gary Knight
