Events at Leicester Square Theatre

Leicester Square Theatre: comedy, music, theatre and more

Located at the heart of London's theatreland, Leicester Square Theatre is one of the most exciting venues to visit in the capital today. Famed primarily for its outstanding comedy programme, it also features an eclectic mixture of children's theatre, music, plays and cabaret. See some of the biggest names in stand-up or enjoy discovering rising talent with Leicester Square Theatre tickets now available to buy or sell on StubHub.

Eclectic events at Leicester Square Theatre

Leicester Square Theatre can be found in the basement of the Notre Dame de France church - an unassuming location hidden away at London's bustling heart. Surrounded by some of the biggest West End names like the Lyceum Theatre and Theatre Royal Drury Lane, it is a surprisingly intimate venue hosting a diverse range of events. During the 1960s and 1970s, it was a popular gig venue under the name of 'Cavern in the Town' and later 'Notre Dame Hall'. Specialising in punk music, bands such as The Sex Pistols played here, however rock bands like The Clash, Rolling Stones and The Who also graced its stage. After a period as a theatre, it was re-opened yet again in 2008 primarily as a comedy venue, with the indefatigable Joan Rivers taking to the stage as the first ever guest. Since then, Leicester Square Theatre audiences have been left in tears of hilarity by the likes of Jo Brand, Bridget Christie, Michael McIntyre and Russell Howard, while the venue also offers a sympathetic stage for up-and-coming comedians to perfect their art. Lift your mood just once with Leicester Square Theatre tickets and you'll find yourself returning again and again.

Enjoy the intimate setting of Leicester Square Theatre

One of the main attractions is the small capacity of Leicester Square Theatre - seating just 400, it's an intimate setting that is perfect for experiencing comedy or drama in a different way. And that's not all: if you're looking for an even smaller location, below the main house of Leicester Square Theatre you'll find the seventy-seat lounge theatre. 2016 saw the creative theatre company Grassroots Shakespeare London take a residency at the theatre, diversifying the programming even further into drama, musicals and gigs. Placing great emphasis on providing their audiences with an exciting mix of big names and rising talent, the Leicester Square Theatre offers something for everyone and has cemented its position as one of the most thrilling venues in the capital. Dive in for a show experience like no other: tickets for Leicester Square Theatre are available to buy or sell on StubHub now.