ABOUT THE THEATRE
The Apollo Victoria Theatre was officially opened in 1930, with the idea of it being a state of the art
cinema, and specifically being a venue for the burgeoning 'talking pictures' industry. Architect Ernest Walmsley Lewis designed the theatre in the popular Art Deco style of the time. Situated close to Victoria Station, the Apollo Victoria Theatre was originally called the New Victoria Cinema. After being closed down in 1975, the theatre reopened its doors again to become known by its current name. Singer Shirley Bassey was one of the stars appearing at the opening in Westminster.
Victoria Station is the nearest train station to the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Directly opposite the theatre, it’s just a one minute walk away. You’ll find National Rail services to a variety of stations across the South East including Brighton, Epsom, Ramsgate, Southampton among others.
The theatre has hosted some of the most iconic musicals of the 20th Century, including 'Fiddler on the Roof', 'Camelot' and, most famously of all, 'The Sound of Music'. Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Starlight Express' also made its debut here. The Theatre is currently the home to 'Wicked' and has been since the show opened in 2006.
The Apollo Victoria Theatre is located at 17 Wilton Road, Westminster, London, SW1V 1LG.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
By Train
Victoria Station is the nearest train station to the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Directly opposite the theatre, it’s just a one minute walk away. You’ll find National Rail services to a variety of stations across the South East including Brighton, Epsom, Ramsgate, Southampton among others.
By Tube
The nearest tube station to the Apollo Victoria Theatre is Victoria Station located opposite the venue. Victoria station is served by the Victoria line as well as the Circle and District lines.
By Bus
Victoria Coach Station is located close by the theatre, with coaches to and from many major UK cities.
You can also find regular bus services at Victoria bus station, located directly outside the mainline train station as well as adjacent to the theatre.
