Dominion Theatre
The Dominion Theatre is a 2,069-seat West End theatre located in the heart of the West End. With a long and varied history as both a cinema and a home of live performance, the Dominion Theatre has been entertaining audiences since 1929.
About the Dominion Theatre
Located at the intersection of Charing Cross Road, Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road, the Dominion Theatre’s excellent transport links, and world-class entertainment, has enabled the almost-100 year old venue to thrive.
The History of the Dominion Theatre
The first major use of The Dominion Theatre as a live venue came when the Judy Garland Show_ ran from Wednesday 16 October to Saturday 16 November 1957. Before this, the building had predominantly been used as a cinema, until the blitz put an end to the screenings.
Samuel Goldwyn had patiently waited more than three years to open Porgy and Bess_ here but South Pacific’s_ success did not rub off on it. It was The Sound of Music_ (29 March 1965 to 29 June 1968) that confirmed The Dominion Theatre’s pull as a home of musicals.
Since the early 1990s The Dominion Theatre has played host to David Ian and Paul Nicholas’ new production of Grease_, Scrooge: The Musical_, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake_, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast_, and Notre Dame de Paris_ among others.
In 2002, the hit stage musical We Will Rock You_, based on the songs of Queen, created by Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor together with British comedian Ben Elton opened. The show was the longest running musical ever to play at The Dominion Theatre.
Where is the Dominion Theatre?
The Dominion Theatre is located on Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ. It is a 12 second walk away from Tottenham Court Road Station and a 13 minute walk from popular tourist hot-spot, Covent Garden.
Dominion Theatre nearest tube
The nearest tube stations to the Dominion Theatre are Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern, and Elizabeth), Goodge Street (Northern) and Warren Street (Northern and Victoria)
Dominion Theatre nearest train station
The nearest train station to the Dominion Theatre is Charing Cross.
Buses to the Dominion Theatre
Bus routes 38, 390, 24, 8 and 176 all serve the Dominion Theatre.
Dominion Theatre Seating Plan
The Dominion Theatre has a capacity of 2,069. The seats are located on two levels, the Stalls (on the ground level) and the Circle (on the first level).
Dominion Theatre Accessibility
The Dominion Theatre provides dedicated access hosts at every performance to assist anyone with access requirements. They can help you get to your seat, bring you drinks and snacks, and look after mobility devices and/or assistance dogs when needed.
If you need any assistance when you visit, just say hello to one of the Dominion Theatre door staff and they will put you in touch with an access host.
Dominion Theatre Safety Policy
Security teams are present at the theatre throughout the day and CCTV is in operation both outside and inside the venue. We have emergency plans in place for many different scenarios and staff are trained and regularly drilled in these plans.
You will need to go through a bag check before entering the venue. This is to ensure prohibited items are not brought into the venue. Prohibited items include alcoholic drinks, personal protection sprays/mace, laser pointers and sharp objects.
Dominion Theatre Dress Code
The Dominion Theatre doesn’t require a specific dress code, and most theatregoers wear their everyday clothes. But that doesn’t mean you can’t dress up if you want to – though maybe avoid florals if you’re watching The Devil Wears Prada! Take a look at our guide to [dressing for the theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/what-to-wear-theatre) for more information.
Recent Productions at the Dominion Theatre
- Beauty and the Beast (1997-1999)
- We Will Rock You (2002-2012)
- The War of the Worlds (2013)
- Sister Act (2024)
- The Devil Wears Prada (2024 – )