Olivier Award winning Kinky Boots is currently running with houseful shows at the stylish, art deco, Adelphi Theatre. Along with Nederlander Theatres, Andrew Lloyd Webber became the co-owner of the theatre in the year 1993 and premiered his production of Sunset Boulevard. The theatre also returned to its former art deco style.  The theatre hosted some of the blockbuster shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber such as Love Never Dies, Evita and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The immensely popular London Westend production of Chicago marked its premiere at the Adelphi Theatre. In the year 1806, first theatre made its debut on the site as the Sans Pareil under the supervision of John Scott and his daughter Jane. During her tenure as a manager of the theatre, Jane Scott wrote almost fifty stage pieces.

Earlier, there were two more theatres on this site. In the year 1930, the current theatre opened and was redesigned in the Art Deco style by Ernest Schaufelberg. With spacious foyer and occupancy of 1500, Adelphi Theatre is one of the most stunning and popular London Westend theatres. The theatre also has some intriguing stories as famous actor William Terriss was stabbed to death in 1897. The actor was killed during the run of ‘Secret Service’. It’s been stated that his ghost haunts till date.     

Adelphi Theatre features 4 licensed bars which includes Jessie Matthews bar down 20 steps from foyer, Vivienne Ellis bar has level access from stalls, Dress Circle bar up 30 steps and Upper Circle bar 63 steps. For disabled customers, drinks can be taken inside the auditorium. Theatre also has provision for light snacks.

The Adelphi Theatre is positioned on the hugely popular Strand near the bank of the River Thames. Being located at one of the most famous tourist spots of London, the venue is popular amongst the visitors as well. This is a great place to spend quality time with your dear ones. You can stroll and enjoy your favorite show running in Theatreland. The venue is known for its liveliness as some of the famous destinations such as Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are located at a nearby distance. Some of the popular museums, galleries and monuments, such as the National Gallery and Nelson's Column are also positioned at a nearby distance. Covent Garden is also located at a nearby distance known for huge range of bars and restaurants. Other highlights of this venue are National Opera House and the London Transport Museum.

For those who are planning to visit the theatre this weekend, need not worry. Theatre is located at an easily accessible location and can be commuted via various modes of commutations such as buses, tubes, taxis and cars. You can visit the theatre via tubes, as Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line is the closest one located just 400m from the theatre's entrance. You can also board bus numbers 6, 9, 11,13, 15, 23, 77A and 176. You can also hire a taxi or drive your own car as there is a National Car Park on nearby Drury Lane.