London Novello Theatre Seating Plan – NOTE: Seating Plans may vary from one production to another and these changes may not be shown.
Mamma Mia!
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The theatre was constructed as one of a pair with the Aldwych Theatre, each one on either side of the Waldorf Hotel, with both theatres designed by W G R Sprague. The theatre opened on Monday 22nd May, 1905 as the Waldorf Theatre and was renamed the Strand Theatre in 1909. Sprague designed no fewer than 33 new theatres during his 40-year career.
The Novello Theatre is located on Aldwych in the City of Westminster, London. It was designed by architect W.G.R. Sprague and opened as the Waldorf Theatre in 1905. It was renamed the Strand Theatre in 1909 and then the Whitney Theatre in 1911, before being renamed the Novello Theatre in honor of the Welsh composer and actor Ivor Novello in 2005.
The auditorium has a capacity of 1,105 seats and is known for hosting a variety of productions, including musicals, plays, and operas. Some of its most notable productions include the original West End productions of “Cats” and “Mamma Mia!”, as well as “Sweeney Todd”, “Blood Brothers”, and “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui”.
Plan ahead: In terms of transport, the Novello is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest Underground station is Covent Garden, which is serviced by the Piccadilly line. Other nearby stations include Holborn and Temple, which are both serviced by the Central line. The Novello is also accessible by several bus routes, including the 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 68, 76, 77a, 91, 139, and 171.