The Prince Edward Theatre opened in 1930, and was named after the then Prince of Wales, who went on to become Edward VIII.
In 1978, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s new musical, Evita, made a star of its leading lady, Elaine Paige. Paige then starred in Chess and Anything Goes, both at the Prince Edward Theatre.
The building was completely refurbished in 1992. Bernard Delfont and Cameron Mackintosh now owned the theatre, and spent over £3 million on remodelling the auditorium, improving the acoustics and increasing the size of the stage. The new Prince Edward Theatre was unveiled in March 1993 with the opening of Crazy for You, a Gershwin musical transferring from Broadway.
Opening Hours:
Mon - Tues: 4:30 - 7:30
Wed: 4 - 7:30
Thurs: 12:30 - 7:30
Fri: 4:30 - 7:30
Sat: 12:30 - 7:30
The tube journey on the Piccadilly line between Leicester Square and Covent Garden is London’s shortest, travelling only 260 metres. It lasts only 45 seconds and at £29.81 per mile, is one of the worlds’ most expensive rail journeys – enough of an incentive to take the scenic route and walk.