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Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tour Tickets

Take a tour of the world-famous Theatre Royal Drury Lane!

This tour is recommended for ages 8+.

Performance dates

3 September 2025 - 31 May 2026

Run time: 1hr 15mins

No interval

4.7

51 reviews

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Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane has survived tragedy, fire, bankruptcy & even murder

Join us on a magical journey through theatrical history at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the oldest theatre on the same site in the world.

Immerse yourself in the birthplace of the musical, modern pantomime, moving scenery, regular rehearsals and naturalistic acting, in our beautifully renovated theatre.

Discover the origins of theatrical terms such as Crew, Props and Box Office, innovation, Royal scandal and even murder. Who knows, you may even get to see one of Drury Lane’s famous ghosts!

Upcoming Performance Times

Wednesday24 September 2025
Wednesday24 September 2025
Thursday25 September 2025
Thursday25 September 2025
Friday26 September 2025
Friday26 September 2025
Saturday27 September 2025
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10:30
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Special notes

Theatre Royal Drury Lane tour schedule

Wednesday & Friday, 12:30pm & 2pm
Thursday & Saturday, 10:30am & 12pm

We will contact you if any changes occur via e-mail prior to the event. The tour takes approximately 1hr 15mins.

Recent Reviews

4.7
51 reviews
Gareth Ladd

Excellent! Really enjoyed it. The guides were perfect

Sheila Welch

No enough information and viewing of backstage etc.

Anna Lewis

Booked this as a present before seeing the matinee. Tour guides put in a little ad-lib which added to the humour. They were warm, fun and insightful. The theatre is steeped in history - shame we were unable to see behind the scenes of the current show. They are closing now for redevelopment but once reopened, would consider seeing another tour before the next show.

Tony

Fantastic tour by 2 very very good guides. It was not like I expected: a talk and walk around. The guides were actors who got into character and costume and were very knowledgable. And so so so pleased to get a tour in before it all closes down the next day for 20 months of £70m renovations! I hope the 2 actors are able to pick up work quickly, as they're an asset to that type of company!! Thank you.

Simon Latter

Having actors show us round ‘in costume’ added to the sense of history and wonder at this splendid theatre. As much of the theatre is about to undergo major refurbishment this was one of the last opportunities to see some of the understage workings!

Janine Barker

Absolutely Brilliant! Our guide was amazing.

Jo Messina-Persad

Wonderful informative experience with a great guide

Reg Bounds

My sister and I had a great tour Our guide, Gerard Gilroy, brought the theatre alive and he was able to answer all our questions. It was great to see behind the scenes and to learn the history of the theatre and also learn lots of theatre terms and sayings, which we still use today. We were particularly interested in the Ballet Room, because as children in the 50s we used to do ballet and tap dancing classes there with Terry's Juveniles.

Christine Mellor

Amazing. Knowledgeable guide whose presentation was polushed, rekaxed flexible and delightful. Highly reccommended. Di not miss this tour!

Ron Tolfree

Great actors good funny stories and information about theatre history.

Kate Bourne

Great tour really enjoyable and informative.

Cate

Absolutely loved it! Our 2 Actors / Our guides were really fantastic, very funny and knowledeable. The theatre is so beautiful. I adored hearing it’s timeline, soaking up all the history. I’ve been wanting to visit since childhood. Now an Actor myself I hope to one day grace it’s famous stage where the like’s of Nell Gwyn once trod. The oldest theatre in the world and it did not dissapoint, thankyou. ??

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