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Charing Cross Theatre in London has 583 upcoming events: 194 theatre shows and 389 experiences. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Charing Cross Theatre

Toole's Theatre was a 19th-century West End building in William IV Street, near Charing Cross, in the City of Westminster. A succession of auditoria had occupied the site since 1832, serving a variety of functions, including religious and leisure activities. The theatre at its largest, after reconstruction in 1881–82, had a capacity of between 650 and 700.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Charing CrossTrain station70 m · 1 min walk
  • Charing CrossMetro station160 m · 3 min walk
  • EmbankmentMetro station160 m · 3 min walk
  • EmbankmentFerry terminal230 m · 4 min walk
  • Festival PierFerry terminal450 m · 7 min walk
  • Leicester SquareMetro station470 m · 8 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Qpark Covent GardenUnderground car park290 m · 5 min walk
  • Q-Park Leicester SquareMulti-storey car park500 m · 8 min walk
  • Banksy StatueCar park590 m · 10 min walk
  • QPark ChinatownUnderground car park600 m · 10 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • All Bar OneBar20 m · 1 min walk
  • Champagne CharliesBar30 m · 1 min walk
  • L'UlivoRestaurant · italian30 m · 1 min walk
  • Blue OnionCafé30 m · 1 min walk
  • Princess of WalesPub30 m · 1 min walk
  • The Pasty ShopCafé · pie30 m · 1 min walk
  • Hobson Fish & ChipsRestaurant30 m · 1 min walk
  • IppudoRestaurant · ramen40 m · 1 min walk

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Charing Cross Theatre: FAQs

What's on at Charing Cross Theatre?

Charing Cross Theatre has 583 upcoming events. Next up: Franz & Marie on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Where is Charing Cross Theatre?

Charing Cross Theatre is located at The Arches, 14 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NL.

How big is Charing Cross Theatre?

Charing Cross Theatre has a capacity of around 900.

Is there parking at Charing Cross Theatre?

Parking: Parking is available on-street in John Adam Street after 6:30 PM.

Does Charing Cross Theatre have accessible seating?

The Charing Cross Theatre and Players Bar and Kitchen have unimpeded access from the Strand or Embankment into the foyer of the venue. From here there is level access to Balcony One for the Theatre, box office, disabled toilet facilities, the bars and restaurant. The main stalls level is 16 steps down from the main entrance, with handrails on either side. The toilets for the main stalls are a further 8 steps down from the doors to the Theatre.

When is the Charing Cross Theatre box office open?

Box Office: 08444 930 650 (Phone lines open 16:00 - 20:00, Monday to Saturday). Personal Callers: The Box office is open to personal callers from 2 hours before every performance.

What is the nearest station to Charing Cross Theatre?

The nearest station is Charing Cross (Train station), about 70 m from Charing Cross Theatre.

Which hotels are closest to Charing Cross Theatre?

The closest places to stay are The Clermont (50 m), Citadines Trafalgar Square (110 m), and LSE Northumberland House (170 m).

When did Charing Cross Theatre open?

Charing Cross Theatre opened in 1869.