Located on Great Newport Street in Central London, the Arts Theatre is the smallest venue for theatrical performances in the West End. At the moment, it functions as a receiving house, welcoming many reputable touring companies. With a small seating capacity of 350 people, the Arts Theatre was opened in 1913 and underwent a major renovation and refurbishment in 2009. Some of the most acclaimed shows staged here are “A Christmas Carol”, “The Show Girls” and “Shirley Jones”.
Venue Details
Getting there
Seeing as it is located in Central London, it goes without saying that the Arts Theatre can be easily accessed by train, tube, bus or car.
By train and tube: To the delight of tube travellers, the Arts Theatre is just a one-minute walk from the Leicester Square Station, serving the lines Northern and Piccadilly. Those who travel by train should know that the venue is a 7-minute walk from the Charing Cross Station.
By bus: If you want to take the bus, note that the Arts Theatre is a one-minute walk from the Leicester Square Stop J, serving the routes 24, 29, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41 and N279.
By car: To find the venue while driving, look for the Charing Cross Rd/A400 main road. From there, it’s smooth sailing!
International: If you land at the London City Airport, you’ll get to the theatre by car in about 43 minutes. Another option would be the DLR tube route.
Parking facilities
The Q-Park Chinatown, a modern parking facility with plenty of spots for Blue Badge Holders, is within a two-minute walking distance from the Arts Theatre.
Access for people with special needs
Disabled people who want to visit the Arts Theatre benefit from accessibility facilities like street-level access, wheelchair spaces and disabled toilets. Guide dogs and caretakers are allowed in for free. Seeing as it is a small venue, an induction loop system is not required.