Venue Information
The Dominion Theatre, nestled at the intersection of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street, is a true West End landmark. First opening in 1929, this grand Grade II-listed venue was designed by W. & T. R. Milburn in a bold Art Deco style, with a striking stone façade and dramatic curved frontage. Originally built as a live performance venue, the Dominion quickly embraced the golden age of cinema, becoming one of London's premier destinations for film screenings and premieres. A major restoration between 2014 and 2017 preserved its traditional architecture while adding modern upgrades, like a new stage, improved backstage areas, and the West End's largest double-sided LED screen.
Throughout its long and varied history, the Dominion has hosted some of London's most beloved stage productions. From the record-breaking We Will Rock You, which played to packed houses for over 12 years, to hit musicals like Grease, Beauty and the Beast, Elf the Musical, The Bodyguard, and The Prince of Egypt. The legacy of Queen still lives on at the venue with a dedicated 'Freddie Mercury Suite'. The Dominion has also welcomed music royalty, including David Bowie, Dolly Parton and Duran Duran.
The theatre's roots run deep into London's past, quite literally, as it was built on the site of the former Horse Shoe Brewery, which was the source of the infamous 1814 London Beer Flood! In 1938, the theatre made history with the world's first public demonstration of colour TV. In 1986, during the sci-fi musical Time, the entire auditorium was painted black to heighten the ground-breaking special effects, which included a hologram of Sir Laurence Olivier.
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Transport
By Train
The theatre is within walking distance of both Charing Cross station and Euston station. These stations are also reachable via the tube on the Bakerloo, Northern & Victoria lines. The theatre can also be accessed via Tottenham Court Road (Central & Northern), Leicester Square (Piccadilly & Northern), and Holborn (Central & Piccadilly).
By Bus
The nearest bus lines are 7, 8, 10, 14, 14A, 19, 22, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 73 & 176.
Parking
Adeline Place NCP carpark is on Great Russell Street, immediately adjacent to the theatre and a short walk from the front doors.
Accessibility
Step-free information
There is level access from the street to the theatre foyer. As there are only 9 steps down to the stalls level, stalls seating are recommended for any patrons with restricted mobility. Please note that there is no lift up to the Circle level.
Wheelchair Access
The theatre foyer is fully accessible to wheelchairs. Within the auditorium, the Nederlander Box has three wheelchair spaces with level access from the street and a dedicated accessible toilet. They also have a wheelchair lift providing access from the foyer to the stalls for those who prefer to transfer from a wheelchair to their theatre seat. Unfortunately, due to weight restrictions, the lift is unable to carry electric wheelchairs.
Hearing Systems
They have an infra-red hearing system installed in the auditorium allowing for the show to be accessible for the hearing impaired. They have both the headsets and neck loops available at the Box Office.
Guide Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at the Dominion Theatre. Due to the sound levels, it is recommended that the dog is looked after by theatre staff during the performance.
General Access Info
For all access bookings, please call 0207 927 0929 or email access@dominiontheatre.com.
