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What's On (now & future)
- 5 Dec 20 to 22 Aug 21
- SIX - Musical
- 25 May 21 to 26 May 21
- Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals - Dance or ballet
- 1 Oct 21 to 3 Apr 22
- Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story - Musical
Lyric Theatre archive listings
Opened 17 Dec 1888. 959 seats. [Bought from Andrew Lloyd Webber and now owned by Broadway producer Max Weitzenhoffer and Nica Burns. Society of London Theatre member.| What was on in 2021 | |
| 22 Feb 21 | An Evening with Kathy Burke Talk L0902850948 |
| 8 Feb 21 | An Evening with Jennifer Saunders Talk L1408822481 |
| What was on in 2020 | |
| 10 Feb 20 | Adam Kay - This is Going to Hurt (Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor) Comedy L1914003614 |
| What was on in 2019 | |
| 29 Nov 19 to 5 Jan 20 | Oi Frog & Friends! Kids show L82770840 |
| 11 Nov 19 | Graeme Swann & Henry Blofeld - Dancing Down the Wicket Talk L01682569319 |
| 3 Jul 19 to 8 Sep 19 | The Gruffalo Kids show L840301175 |
| 10 Jun 19 to 8 Jul 19 | A Beautiful Noise Concert L1468449183 |
| 1 Apr 19 to 15 Apr 19 | Liza Pulman - Sings Streisand Cabaret L1331419035 |
| 11 Feb 19 | A Beautiful Noise Concert L486308310 |
| What was on in 2018 | |
| 3 Dec 18 | Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael Concert L503925600 |
| 23 Nov 18 to 13 Jan 19 | Room on the Broom Kids show L1934313724 |
| 12 Nov 18 | Sir Ranulph Fiennes - Living Dangerously Talk L0250859739 |
| 15 Oct 18 to 3 Dec 18 | Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael Concert L022396746 |
| 8 Oct 18 | An Evening with Stacey Dooley Talk L0517216139 |
| 1 Oct 18 to 16 Dec 19 | The Simon and Garfunkel Story Concert L337768214 |
| 12 Sep 18 | Thriller Live! - 4000th Performance Charity Gala (in association with The Prince's Trust) Musical L197681526 |
| 20 Aug 18 | Big Girls Don't Cry Concert L1689730407 |
| 4 Jul 18 to 2 Sep 18 | We're Going on a Bear Hunt Kids show L0275163036 |
| 21 May 18 | Comedy Gala - Ex Appeal Comedy L1554697131 |
| 23 Apr 18 | Giovanni Pernice - Born to Win Dance or ballet L1562188142 |
| 22 Jan 18 to 23 Jul 18 | The Simon and Garfunkel Story Concert L0669921987 |
| What was on in 2017 | |
| 27 Nov 17 | Ned Boulting - Ned Boulting's Bikeology One person show L01406274983 |
| 22 Nov 17 to 7 Jan 18 | The Gruffalo's Child Kids show L01924743232 |
| 13 Nov 17 | Graeme Swann's Great British Spin Off Talk L01801977629 |
| 4 Sep 17 to 4 Dec 17 | The Simon and Garfunkel Story Concert L0100296122 |
| 5 Jul 17 to 10 Sep 17 | What the Ladybird Heard Kids show L1281541522 |
| 26 Jun 17 | Outings Play L42227246 |
| 12 Jun 17 | Funny Broken Bones Comedy L10456715 |
| 10 Apr 17 | WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards Comedy L0524583735 |
| 20 Mar 17 | David Gower, Chris Chowdry and the Holy Bail Talk L0813209599 |
| 23 Jan 17 | Centrepoint Laughing Point Comedy L1363341439 |
| What was on in 2016 | |
| 5 Dec 16 | James Acaster Comedy L0930849711 |
| 28 Nov 16 | New Songs 4 New Shows Concert L376049995 |
| 6 Jul 16 to 8 Jan 17 | The Gruffalo Kids show L96244740 |
| 16 May 16 | For Little Alan Comedy L24014662 |
| 18 Apr 16 | Joe Lycett - That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Comedy L0566811132 |
| 5 Apr 16 | Midlife Cowboy Musical L0215531804 |
| 4 Apr 16 | The Next Step - Wild Rhythm Tour Dance or ballet L0176918428 |
| 29 Feb 16 | Chris Ramsey - All Growed Up Comedy L01044253253 |
| 15 Feb 16 to 12 Dec 16 | Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Musical L1662318707 |
| 25 Jan 16 | Seasons of Larson Concert L661546741 |
| What was on in 2015 | |
| 21 Dec 15 | Joe Stilgoe - New Songs for Old Souls: Live Concert L0684170140 |
| 14 Dec 15 | James Acaster Comedy L0122567821 |
| 7 Dec 15 | Nina Conti - In Your Face Comedy L1333047457 |
| 30 Nov 15 | Nina Conti - In Your Face Comedy L1166716312 |
| 25 Nov 15 to 19 Jan 16 | The Tiger Who Came to Tea Kids show L01279876849 |
| 26 Oct 15 to 28 Oct 15 | Only One Direction - Midnight Memories Tour Concert L01847833937 |
| 19 Oct 15 | Brian Pern - Only Live Only for Only One Night Only Comedy L50365379 |
| 12 Oct 15 | Sam Bailey - Live in the West End Concert L0586800830 |
| 5 Oct 15 | Sting - Inside the Ropes: LIVE with Sting One person show L70662512 |
| 2 Jul 15 to 6 Sep 15 | The Gruffalo Kids show L01606634118 |
| 22 Jun 15 | Facing East - in concert Musical L0143989532 |
| 22 Jun 15 | Sam Bailey - Live in the West End Concert L0907718361 |
| 18 May 15 | Dany Boon - Best of ... One person show L048853298 |
| 11 May 15 | Standard Issues Stands Up for Comic Relief Comedy L01969718087 |
| 27 Apr 15 | Compania de Flamenco - Explosion Dance or ballet L1227250067 |
| 9 Mar 15 | Live at the Lyric - John Altman and Toni Warne Concert L0874818934 |
| 2 Feb 15 | Curtis Stigers Concert L1533673870 |
| What was on in 2014 | |
| 8 Dec 14 to 15 Dec 14 | A Wild Audience With ... Talk L1779086647 |
| 26 Nov 14 to 11 Jan 15 | Room on the Broom Kids show L211777296 |
| 17 Nov 14 | Van Morrison - "Lit Up Inside" An Evening Of His Own Words & Music Concert L1872305770 |
| 3 Nov 14 | Knightmare Live - Level 2 Play L1957709063 |
| 6 Oct 14 | The Man Jesus Play L136491522 |
| 22 Sep 14 | Blofeld and Baxter - Memories of Test Match Special Talk L0768141901 |
| 7 Jul 14 | Encounters: Performers on Performance - Tim Minchin Talk L1892186472 |
| 3 Jul 14 to 7 Sep 14 | The Tiger Who Came to Tea Kids show L0243769598 |
| 19 May 14 | Godspell - The Broadway Revival in Concert Musical L01091331806 |
| 12 May 14 | Encounters: Performers on Performance - Ruby Wax Talk L0563948933 |
| 28 Apr 14 | Rags The Musical in Concert Musical L0642620688 |
| 7 Apr 14 | An Evening with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing - Katya and Pasha Dance or ballet L0957126135 |
| 24 Feb 14 | Encounters: Performers on Performance - David Suchet Talk L327131133 |
| 27 Jan 14 | Cool Rider Live - The Cult Musical Sequel Musical L0155488116 |
| 20 Jan 14 | Encounters: Performers on Performance - Lenny Henry Talk L1897903351 |
| What was on in 2013 | |
| 20 Nov 13 to 12 Jan 14 | The Gruffalo Kids show L0179009851 |
| 28 Oct 13 to 16 Dec 13 | The Circus of Horrors - London After Midnight Circus L880926018 |
| 14 Oct 13 | Concert - Raising Expectations Concert L42163903 |
| 9 Sep 13 | Paul Zerdin - No Strings Comedy L01554114286 |
| 3 Jul 13 to 8 Sep 13 | We're Going on a Bear Hunt Kids show L1486222684 |
| 17 Jun 13 | Jim Jefferies - Legit Comedy L947452721 |
| 13 May 13 to 7 Oct 13 | Liza (on an E) Cabaret L1109458732 |
| 15 Apr 13 | Oliva Tweest Musical L01954221106 |
| What was on in 2012 | |
| 21 Nov 12 to 13 Jan 13 | Room on the Broom Kids show L01277578378 |
| 5 Nov 12 | David O'Doherty - David O'Doherty is Looking Up Comedy L753072130 |
| 17 Sep 12 | Jim Jefferies - Fully Functional Comedy L1338288314 |
| 13 Aug 12 | Russell Brand Comedy L0387287248 |
| 9 Jul 12 | #searchforatwitterstar Live! Performance L862540302 |
| 4 Jul 12 to 2 Sep 12 | The Tiger Who Came to Tea Kids show L01919249838 |
| 26 Mar 12 | A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer Performance L0431002197 |
| What was on in 2011 | |
| 12 Dec 11 | The Joy of Sketch Comedy L395642656 |
| 5 Dec 11 | Amateur Transplants Concert L1319214717 |
| 23 Nov 11 to 15 Jan 12 | The Gruffalo Kids show L1203789855 |
| 7 Nov 11 | Rob Brydon - An Evening with Rob Brydon Comedy L334548538 |
| 31 Oct 11 | A Night for Jennifer Concert L01496508683 |
| 24 Oct 11 | Michael Moore - Live! - Here Comes Trouble... One person show L1870770580 |
| 6 Jun 11 | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club (LOL) - Sean Hughes Comedy L0694863502 |
| 23 May 11 | London Comedy Night Comedy L1579085638 |
| 11 Apr 11 | Stand Up for Christchurch - In aid of the New Zealand Red Cross Comedy L0276124212 |
| 4 Apr 11 | Tim Key - The Slutcracker Comedy L01622632637 |
| 31 Jan 11 to 28 Mar 11 | The Horne Section Comedy L536557088 |
| What was on in 2010 | |
| 20 Dec 10 | Frisky and Mannish - Frisky and Mannish's Christmas Mess...age Cabaret L2049336962 |
| 13 Dec 10 | Micky Flanagan - The 'Out Out' Tour Comedy L01585485945 |
| 26 Jul 10 | Jim Jefferies - Alcoholocaust Comedy L01058867089 |
| 14 Jun 10 | Bums on Seats Comedy L124433985 |
| What was on in 2009 | |
| 21 Dec 09 | Frisky and Mannish - A Frisky & Mannish Christmas Cabaret L01672611315 |
| 12 Oct 09 to 14 Dec 09 | Frank Skinner - Credit Crunch Cabaret Comedy L1790938938 |
| 5 Oct 09 | Jan Ravens - A Funny Look at Impressions Comedy L1759127110 |
| 28 Sep 09 | Andy Parsons - Citizens! Comedy L01591350673 |
| 23 Mar 09 to 27 Apr 09 | Frank Skinner - Credit Crunch Cabaret Comedy L413969676 |
| 9 Feb 09 to 9 Mar 09 | Frank Skinner - Credit Crunch Cabaret Comedy L1625688613 |
| 2 Jan 09 to 15 Mar 20 | Thriller Live! Musical L116136775 |
| What was on in 2008 | |
| 7 Dec 08 | Christmas in New York Cabaret L01555792778 |
| 17 Nov 08 to 12 Dec 08 | Eddie Izzard - Stripped Comedy L0357664725 |
| 18 Sep 08 to 15 Nov 08 | Flamenco Flamen'ka Dance or ballet L1037588055 |
| 13 Apr 08 | Marti Pellow - Songs for Lovers Concert L01611119665 |
| 24 Feb 08 | Year on Year Concert - Whatsonstage Awards Concert L973464220 |
| What was on in 2007 | |
| 9 Dec 07 | Christmas in New York Cabaret L01321445762 |
| 18 Nov 07 | Frank Skinner Comedy L141679169 |
| 30 Sep 07 | A Celebration of the Life of John Inman Cabaret L1395792942 |
| What was on in 2006 | |
| 22 Sep 06 to 21 Jun 08 | Cabaret Musical L0592065741 |
| 12 Jun 06 to 15 Jul 06 | Grumpy Old Women Live Comedy L1480071911 |
| 21 May 06 | Al Murray - the Pub Landlord - ...And Another Thing Comedy L133850709 |
| 7 May 06 | Al Murray - the Pub Landlord - ...And Another Thing Comedy L1818524397 |
| 28 Mar 06 to 3 Jun 06 | Smaller Play L01042465153 |
| What was on in 2005 | |
| 24 Nov 05 to 25 Mar 06 | The Night of the Iguana Play L0698157488 |
| 23 Oct 05 | Dutch Elm Conservatoire - Conspiracy Comedy L0789828530 |
| 23 Oct 05 | Tim Minchin - Darkside Comedy L1904192581 |
| 16 Oct 05 | Jason Manford - Urban Legend Comedy L0264489144 |
| 16 Oct 05 | Laura Solon - Kopfrapers Syndrome Comedy L683456380 |
| 9 Oct 05 | Chris Addison - Atomicity Comedy L01380611854 |
| 9 Oct 05 | Jeremy Lion - What's the Time, Mr Lion? Comedy L0242147216 |
| 10 May 05 to 5 Nov 05 | Death of a Salesman Play L1320857118 |
| What was on in 2004 | |
| 15 Sep 04 to 16 Apr 05 | Festen Play L900559884 |
| 28 Apr 04 to 14 Aug 04 | Beautiful and Damned Musical L0219736006 |
| What was on in 2003 | |
| 17 Nov 03 to 21 Feb 04 | The Secret Rapture Play L0969267477 |
| 6 Oct 03 to 22 Oct 03 | Camut Band - Life is Rhythm Dance or ballet L643467726 |
| 16 Jun 03 to 20 Sep 03 | Hitchcock Blonde Play L38777238 |
| 20 Feb 03 to 7 Jun 03 | Dance of Death Play L259571921 |
| 13 Jan 03 to 15 Feb 03 | Al Murray - the Pub Landlord - Who Dares Wins Comedy L1299361612 |
| What was on in 2002 | |
| 27 Oct 02 | Omid Djalili - Behind Enemy Lines Comedy L0807544604 |
| 27 Oct 02 | Rich Hall Comedy L382564786 |
| 15 Oct 02 to 11 Jan 03 | Home and Beauty Play L0167216836 |
| 2 Jul 02 to 12 Oct 02 | The Constant Wife Play L1047585787 |
| 18 Apr 02 to 8 Jun 02 | Daisy Pulls it Off Play L1252634971 |
| 8 Feb 02 to 23 Mar 02 | The Feast of Snails Play L01236316331 |
| What was on in 2001 | |
| 5 Sep 01 to 12 Jan 02 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Play L1472620540 |
| 16 Jul 01 to 25 Aug 01 | Mostly Sondheim Concert L284649914 |
| 7 Mar 01 to 9 Jun 01 | Semi Monde Play L0497772623 |
| What was on in 2000 | |
| 8 Nov 00 to 3 Mar 01 | Long Day's Journey into Night Play L01828334794 |
| 6 Sep 00 to 4 Nov 00 | Brief Encounter Play L55281608 |
| 7 Jun 00 to 2 Sep 00 | A Busy Day Play L1430963594 |
| What was on in 1999 | |
| 12 Oct 99 to 3 Jun 00 | Comic Potential Play L1216265985 |
| 20 Sep 99 to 9 Oct 99 | Gumboots Dance or ballet L1626972557 |
| 25 May 99 to 17 Jul 99 | Tango Pasion Dance or ballet L0905802993 |
| 11 Mar 99 to 22 May 99 | Animal Crackers Play L2093738609 |
| 11 Mar 99 to 22 May 99 | Animal Crackers Play L504165237 |
| What was on in 1998 | |
| 3 Nov 98 to 6 Mar 99 | An Ideal Husband Play L0112884384 |
| 3 Nov 98 to 6 Mar 99 | An Ideal Husband Play L608471802 |
| 19 Mar 98 to 31 Oct 98 | Closer Play L1890099509 |
| 24 Feb 98 to 14 Mar 98 | Issey Ogata One person show L0796534506 |
| What was on in 1997 | |
| 25 Nov 97 to 14 Feb 98 | Cyrano De Bergerac Play L817430994 |
| 22 Sep 97 to 8 Nov 97 | Maddie Musical L1727811642 |
| 3 Apr 97 to 6 Sep 97 | Marlene Musical L0252481330 |
| What was on in 1996 | |
| 12 Sep 96 to 1 Oct 96 | Sarrasine Play L1482847245 |
| 5 Aug 96 to 7 Sep 96 | Ferry 'Cross the Mersey Musical L0146222141 |
| 24 Jun 96 to 22 Feb 97 | By Jeeves! Musical L0110094295 |
| Earlier Shows | |
to 4 Sep 01 | Dark Unknown L982279813 |
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