Lyric Theatre London Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Lyric Theatre London. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tickets and tours available right now:

• London's West End Musical Theatre Walking Tour

• West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London

• London Theatre: Hadestown

Tickets to the Lyric Theatre can cost just £20, but the best seats on a Saturday night can run you almost 10 times that. If you’d like to learn about the Lyric’s rich history—it’s the oldest surviving theater on Shaftesbury Avenue—West End walking tours start at about US$37.

The Lyric Theatre is on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of London’s Theatreland. But the Lyric is a popular name for theaters, so be sure not to confuse the West End venue with the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, which is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) away in Hammersmith, west London.

No, like most London venues the Lyric Theatre has no dress code. From ultra-casual to high glam, wear whatever suits the season, the occasion, and your mood—many theatergoers tailor their outfits around their dinner plans, rather than the show.

No, as with other West End theaters you can’t take photos or videos during performances at the Lyric Theatre—it’s distracting for cast and audience alike. You can photograph the historic interior before or after the show or during intermission, or wait at the stage door to catch pictures of the cast.

Yes, the Lyric Theatre London is partially accessible. Wheelchair spaces are in the dress circle boxes, with street-level access as well as an adapted bathroom. The staff can assist in bringing refreshments from the bars, which are not accessible; the team can also be contacted in advance to answer questions about access needs. Service dogs are welcome, and the venue has a radio frequency assistive listening system.