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London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre – Introduction

London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre is located directly opposite Victoria train and coach station in the district of Westminster. It opened in 1930 as a cinema and variety theatre, later becoming a home to musicals, seeing the first production of the Sound of Music in 1981. This was followed by Starlight Express which ran for nearly two decades.

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There are two identical facades and entrances to the theatre, one on Wilton Road and one on Vauxhall Bridge Road, which are a true art-deco blend of vertical grooving and marble columns. The interior is also art-deco with scallop shell decorations and column tops of sculptured fountains.

For the production of Starlight Express the interior was modified to house a ‘race track’ that took performers through the audience. There is no parking at the theatre but metered street parking is available in the evenings and there are underground car parks nearby.

The theatre is near London Victoria Station which also has the nearest underground as well as housing a bus and coach terminus. A pleasant stroll away is Parliament Square, a large open space famous as being a site of protests and demonstrations. Many important buildings surround Parliament Square, the Palace of Westminster, the home of Parliament being one. Others are Westminster Abbey and Westminster Hall, St Margarets Church, the Middlesex Guildhall and Portcullis House, where MPs have their offices. Big Ben towers over the square.

The name ‘Big Ben’ actually refers to the great bell of one of the clocks, rather than the whole tower. Although it is not possible to go inside ‘Big Ben’, guided tours of the adjoining Houses of Parliament can be taken. The ancient buildings of Westminster Abbey and Westminster Hall are both worth a visit.

A most unusual attraction close to the theatre is the Fire Brigade Museum, which covers the history of firefighting since the Great Fire of London in 1666. Here you can see old fire appliances and equipment and even watch recruits in training.

If you wish to view some art take a look at the Queen’s Gallery. Part of Buckingham Palace, this gallery exhibits works from the Royal Collection. When you are ready for a break from museums and galleries take a shopping trip along Regents Street and London’s Oxford Street, where you will find a mix of well known names and high end shopping.

Cheap Accommodation – Where Should I Stay ?

One of the closest hotel accommodations is 4 star luxury Park Plaza Victoria Hotel. This place to stay offers spacious bedrooms near Apollo theatre. The hotel is centrally located, within a mile of Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

A cheap and highly recommended place to stay is 3 star rated Best Western Victoria Palace. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi not far from the musical venue for Wicked in central London.

Cheaper rates are also offered by 3 star Comfort Inn Buckingham Palace Rd. Victoria. Located within 5 minutes’ walk of London Victoria Rail and Underground Station, and the Apollo Victoria Theatre for the musical Wicked.
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Apollo Victoria Theatre in West End (Theatreland)

Name : Apollo Victoria Theatre

Show : the theatre has been the home to the hit musical Wicked since 2006.

Location : in central London near Victoria Station, “Theatreland” or “The West End” area.

Address : 17 Wilton Road, Westminster, London, SW1V 1LG England, United Kingdom (UK)

Seating Capacity : over 2,300 seats

Sat Nav Postcode : SW1V 1LG

Tel : +44 844 871 7627

London Borough : City of Westminster

Architect : E. Warmsley Lewis and W E Trent

Owned by Ambassador Theatre Group

Nearest railway and underground station from Apollo Victoria Theatre ?

Nearest underground station is Victoria Tube station (Circle, District and Victoria lines).

London Victoria railway station is the nearest National Rail train station.

Nearest Hotels and Apartments : in central London. Several hotel accommodation can be found nearby such as Park Plaza Victoria Hotel and Best Western Victoria Palace hotel.

What to do and see nearby SW1V 1LG

The Fire Brigade Museum (Winchester House, 94A Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0EG, England): interesting museum about firefighting.

Queen’s Gallery (Buckingham Palace Road, SW1A 1AA England ): art museum displaying paintings showing members of the royal family, aristocracy and many other named people.

Westminster Cathedral (42 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QW, England): beautiful church filled with history. From the top of the tower you have splendid views of Canary Wharf, Buckingham Palace, Chelsea, the Shard and St. Paul’s.

Regent Street (central London, England): Regent Street is famous shopping street in the West End.