Sondheim Theatre Tours and Tickets

There are a few ways to experience the Sondheim Theatre. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London

• London Covent Garden Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Tickets for Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre start at just £20, but the best seats at popular showtimes can run to 10 times that. Or, if you’d like to learn about the theater on a West End walking tour, guided wanders start from around US$38.

Formerly known as the Queen’s Theatre, the Sondheim Theatre is best known as the home of London’s longest-running musical, Les Misérables, a moving tale of redemption set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The show opened at the Barbican Theatre in 1985 and has been playing at the Sondheim since 2004.

Yes, the Sondheim Theatre does not admit children under 3, and recommends that kids should be at least 7 before watching Les Misérables. Anyone under 16 must come with a person at least 18 years old and sit next to them. Parents should know that the musical is an emotional watch with some violence.

No, the Sondheim Theatre does not have a special dress code. Wear what makes you feel comfortable in the theater and anywhere you plan to go out to eat. The theater has both heating and air conditioning, though the air conditioning will be set to higher temperatures than Americans expect.

Yes, the Sondheim Theatre offers wheelchair access through a side door, wheelchair spaces, and an accessible restroom. There are occasional signed, captioned or audio-described special performances, while hearing enhancement technology is available in the theater. To book access tickets, the theater asks that you register with Nimbus Disability’s Access Card.