The nearest underground stations are Holborn (Piccadilly and Central lines) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line).
Please Note: Holborn tube station can be very busy at peak times

London bus routes that operate in the area are 1, 59, 68, 134, 168, 171, 188, 243 and X68

The nearest car park is the NCP underground car park immediately adjacent to the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

If you are planning to drive into the city we recommend that you take advantage of Q-Park’s Theatreland Parking Scheme – simply have your car park ticket validated at Gillian Lynne Theatre and the 50% discount will automatically be applied when you pay at the car park pay machine. Find out more on the Q-Park website.

Participating Car Parks:
Chinatown |  Pimlico | Soho | Park Lane/Marble Arch | Trafalgar Sq | Oxford Street

The £11.50 daily congestion charge for central London applies from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

To enquire about purchasing Access and Personal Assistant tickets for shows at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, please call our Access Booking Line on 020 7087 7966. This service is operated by SEE Tickets. Alternatively, please email [email protected]

Tickets can also be purchased in person from the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The Box Office is located in the Lower Foyer and has step-free access via the main entrance on Parker Street.

The Box Office has an Induction Loop installed which works in conjunction with hearing aids. Customers should switch to the ‘T’ setting to use this facility.

Customers with access requirements can be driven to the front of the theatre on Parker Street where they can access the ground floor foyer, Cloakroom and Box Office, where a low level counter is available for those who require it. Blue Badge holders may park at the top end of Drury Lane outside ‘Wow Retro’ clothing store and on Great Queen Street outside ‘Hercules Pillars’ public house. These spaces are limited in number and are approximately 100-150 metres from the main entrance. The Gillian Lynne Theatre is situated above an NCP car park offering standard parking facilities and is accessed via Parker Mews. For tariffs and charges please visit www.ncp.co.uk

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is located between the TFL Underground stations of Covent Garden and Holborn, these are approximately 480 and 320 metres respectively from our main entrance. Neither of these stations has step-free access. The nearest station with step-free access is Tottenham Court Road which is approximately 800 metres from the Theatre. After leaving the main entrance of Tottenham Court Road Station, customers should proceed via New Oxford Street, turning right onto Drury Lane and then left onto Parker Street.

Please visit https://tfl.gov.uk for further information on public transport in London.

On arriving at the main entrance of the theatre to see the performance customers with access requirements should make themselves known to a member of staff. Customers will then be greeted by a dedicated access host who will assist with all aspects of the customer’s journey through the theatre. Entry for customers who require level access is via two lifts to the Upper Foyer level, where the theatre bars and kiosks are located and then also to the auditorium seating.

The Stalls auditorium is accessed via the lifts and there are two dedicated wheelchair park spaces in Row S. Row S in the Stalls can also be used for customers wishing to transfer from a wheelchair into a theatre seat. Other aisle seats on the Stalls Auditorium Right involve access via a limited number of steps.

The Dress Circle level of the auditorium can only be accessed via routes including stairs:
Dress Circle – 114 steps from Ground Floor (24 steps using the lifts).

Our trained access hosts will be available to assist visually impaired customers upon arrival and throughout their visit if required.

An Infra-Red audio enhancement system is available for deaf or hearing-impaired patrons. Headsets and hearing aid loops are available and should be requested from a member of Front of House staff upon arrival.

Please advise the operator of this requirement when booking your tickets to ensure you are seated in a suitable area of the auditorium.

In conjunction with the Producer of each show, the Gillian Lynne Theatre hosts periodic accessible performances, including Audio-described, Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances.

The Gillian Lynne Theatre has two accessible toilets. One is located in the Upper Foyer and the other is just outside the accessible entrance to the auditorium on Level 4. Access is via the lifts.

There are further standard toilets located in the Upper Foyer and on Level 4. Both of these sets of Gents and Ladies toilets have step-free access.

The Wintergarden Bar, Gramercy Bar, Saloon Bar and VIP area all have step-free access via the lifts.

Assistance dogs are welcome in the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Our staff are always happy to look after your access dog for you whilst you enjoy your visit.

If you need to bring medication, food or drink to manage a medical condition, or medical equipment you are welcome to do so. Please ask to speak to a manager when you arrive before going through our security searches. Please note, we are not in possession of any medical equipment.

Our access hosts are trained in how to assist customers with access requirements in case of an emergency. These staff members will be specifically allocated to assist any customers with access requirements in an emergency situation.

Strobe and flashing lights are regularly used during performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. For more information, please call our Stage Door on 020 7242 9802 and ask to speak to a manager.