Situated on Aldwych, right in the centre of London, the Novello Theatre, formerly known as the Waldorf Theatre, is an important venue for theatrical performances. The current name of the theatre was given in honour of the famous Welsh composer and actor Ivor Novello, who lived in the building. The Novello Theatre opened its doors in 1905 and was massively renovated in 1930 and the 1970s. The current capacity of the venue is of 1105 patrons. The most famous show staged here is “Mamma Mia!”.
Venue Details
Getting there
Its convenient location in the City of Westminster allows the Novello Theatre to be accessed via all means of transportation.
By train and tube: The Novello Theatre is within a nine-minute walking distance from the Charing Cross train station. The nearest underground station, Covent Garden Station, serving the Piccadilly tube line, is a six-minute walk to the venue.
By bus: The Novello Theatre is situated near the Aldwych bus stop D, which serves the routes 4, 11, 15, 23, 26, 76, 172, N11, N15, N21, N26, N89, N199 and N551.
By car: Due to its position on the Aldwych/A4 main road, the Novello Theatre can easily be found while driving.
International: International travellers who land at the London City Airport can get to the Novello Theatre by car in about 39 minutes. On the other hand, those without a car can get aboard the DLR tube.
Parking facilities
The closest facility where you can leave your car is the NCP Car Park, situated within an 8-minute walking distance. At NCP Car Park, you’ll find many places reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Access for people with special needs
Disabled patrons of the Novello Theatre benefit from modern accessibility features such as street-level access, disabled toilets and infrared hearing system. While guide dogs aren’t allowed inside the auditorium, they will be taken care of by the theatre personnel.