Sadler's Wells Theatre
Sadler's Wells Theatre is major London dance venue
The Sadler's Wells Theatre has a history going back over 300 years to 1683 at the same location. The current theatre, which opened in 1998 is the sixth theatre to be built on the site and under the same name.
The current theatre has a 1500 seat auditorium and the smaller Lilian Baylis Studio. It is considered to be one of the top dance venues and production theatres in the United Kingdom.
The theatre began with the opening of a "Musick House" by Richard Sadler in 1683. A well was rediscovered on the site that had water thought to possess medicinal qualities and thus the name Sadler's Wells. The theatre has an extensive history that goes beyond the scope of this site, but you can read about it further on the Sadler's Wells Theatre History page.
The Sadler's Wells Theatre presents audiences with a wide variety of dance performances including contemporary, tango, hip hop, flamenco and more.
For more information about the Sadler's Wells Theatre as well as shows and schedules visit their official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAddress: Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4TN, UK
Phone: 020 7863 8000
Official Website: Sadler's Wells Theatre
Sadler's Wells Theatre Reviews
Rated out of 5
This theatre location is nicely tugged away from central London but very easy to get to and directed by excellent signage coming out from the Angel Tube station at a short walking distance. It's a medium-sized theatre with friendly security checks. The shows we saw were brilliant (I know the review is meant for the place, not the shows 😊) and really enjoyed the theatre experience.
Donna - 4 months ago
Puss in boots ballet for families delightful in the smaller studio so you were close to the dancers and see their faces clearly
Fozlul Rashid - 2 weeks ago
Sadler’s Wells Theatre is a fantastic venue for world-class dance and theatre performances. The seating offers great views, and the staff are welcoming and helpful. I love their diverse and innovative productions—always a memorable experience!
This time, we watched Matthew Bourne’s take on Swan Lake — an outstanding performance!
Eric - 4 months ago
Amazing theatre with great stage and very impressive seating. Theatre has a bar, concessions, and souvenirs for purchase. Nice clean amenities. It is possible to find a free parking space on the side roads next to theatre on the evenings after 6.30pm and all day Sunday. Truly enjoyed my experience there and will try to visit again in near future.
Viktorija Andrejeva - 11 months ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Line | Angel | 6 MInutes |
How to get to Sadler's Wells Theatre by Tube
Exit Angel Station onto Upper Street and walk to your left (south) along Upper Street. Continue along St. John Street until Rosebery Ave. and go left. The theatre is just a little ahead on your right hand side.
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