Dance
Peacock Theatre
Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Kingsway, London WC2A 2HTThe Peacock Theatre often plays host to dance performances, conferences, ballet, pop concerts and award ceremonies. The stage is approximately 36 feet (11 m) by 33 feet (10 m).
The 999-seat house is owned by and comprises part of the London School of Economics and Political Science campus, who utilise the theatre for lectures, public talks, conferences, political speeches, and open days. The university has a long lease with Sadler's Wells with whom it has negotiated a deal to bring in commercial companies under the banner "Sadler's Wells in the West End".
The History Of The Peacock Theatre
The present, smaller theatre was built and christened The Royalty Theatre in 1960, located on the basement level of an office building but was later bought by the London School of Economics and renamed The Peacock Theatre. The Rat Pack played at the theatre in 2002, and Doldrum Bay premièred here in 2003.
Where Is Peacock Theatre?
The Peacock Theatre is in Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT. It is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, London.
Peacock Theatre Nearest Tube Station
The nearest tube stations to the Peacock Theatre are:
Holborn- a 5-minute walk by going through Kingsway.
Temple – a 5-minute walk
Peacock Theatre Nearest Train Station
The Peacock Theatre is conveniently located near Holborn and Temple stations, both of which are accessible via the London Underground. Holborn serves the Central and Piccadilly lines, while Temple is on the District and Circle lines. Additionally, Charing Cross train station is also nearby.
Buses To Peacock Theatre
Several day and night buses stop near the Peacock Theatre:
Day routes: 8, 19, 38, 22B, 25, 188, 501, 521, 1, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 501, 505, 521, X68, 4, 11, 15, 23, 26, 76, 171, 341.
Night buses: 6, 23, 139, 188, 243, N1, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N91, N155, N171, N343, N551
Nearest stops:
The nearest bus stops to the Peacock Theatre are on Kingsway and High Holborn, just a short walk away. Holborn Underground station (Central and Piccadilly lines) is also nearby, as is Temple station (District and Circle lines).
The Peacock Theatre Seating Plan
The Peacock Theatre has a capacity of 994 across 2 levels: Stalls and Dress Circle. The Dress Circle is an excellent option if you are looking to buy tickets on a budget and provides magnificent views of the stage. The first few rows of the Stalls are often discounted and anywhere you sit is excellent value for money.
Seats located across the front of the Stalls, especially in the middle of rows D to M, are an excellent choice. The gradual incline ensures that audience members can see over those seated ahead, providing a clear and unobstructed view of the entire stage.
Peacock Theatre Accessibility
The Peacock Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with a lift located to the right of the main foyer that provides access to the Dress Circle and Stalls. To ensure full support, a lift assistant is available to help when using the lift.
Peacock Theatre Safety Policy
The theatre maintains a zero-tolerance approach to aggressive behaviour, enforces restrictions on photography and filming, and has specific requirements for children's attendance. Additionally, it is a cashless venue, enforces a no-smoking policy, and provides resources for guests with sensory sensitivities.
Peacock Theatre Dress Code
There is no strict dress code at the Peacock Theatre. Casual attire is welcome, but many guests choose to dress smart casual. However, it is recommended to dress in layers as the theatre as times can be a bit cold.
The Peacock Theatre Seating Plan
The Peacock Theatre has a capacity of 974 across 2 levels: Stalls and Circle.
I’m Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical is the current production at Peacock Theatre. The upcoming booking period for I’m Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical at Peacock Theatre starts 05/03/2026 19:30:00 and runs until 28/03/2026 19:30:00. Tickets for I’m Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical start at £31 and are available to book now.
Ghost Stories is the current production at Peacock Theatre. The latest booking period for Ghost Stories at Peacock Theatre started 04/10/2019 19:00:00 and runs until 08/11/2025 20:30:00. Tickets for Ghost Stories start at £31 and are available to book now.
My First Ballet: Swan Lake is the current production at Peacock Theatre. The last booking period for My First Ballet: Swan Lake at Peacock Theatre started 29/03/2018 14:00:00 and ended 27/04/2025 15:00:00.
Bat Out of Hell is the current production at Peacock Theatre. The last booking period for Bat Out of Hell at Peacock Theatre started 02/04/2018 19:30:00 and ended 07/06/2025 19:30:00.
Drum Tao - The Dream is the current production at Peacock Theatre.
Wake is the current production at Peacock Theatre. The last booking period for Wake at Peacock Theatre started 02/04/2025 19:30:00 and ended 05/04/2025 19:30:00.
Godz is the current production at Peacock Theatre.
Eireann by A Taste of Ireland is the current production at Peacock Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Eireann by A Taste of Ireland at Peacock Theatre starts 28/08/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 31/08/2025 14:30:00. Tickets for Eireann by A Taste of Ireland start at £23 and are available to book now.
We strongly advise taking public transportation to the theatre. The nearest underground stations to the theatre are Holborn (Central/Piccadilly Lines) and Temple (District/Circle Lines). The theatre is also extremely well serviced by bus lines 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 19, 22B, 23, 25, 26, 68, 76, 91, 168, 171, 341, 501, 505, and 521. If driving to the theatre the nearest car park is NCP in Parker Street.
The Peacock Theatre in London has 999 seats.
Yes, it is possible to pre-order drinks at the Peacock Theatre. You can pre-order drinks and snacks before the show, and the theatre also offers a text message service on the day of the performance with a link to place your order.
No, you cannot take your own drinks. The theatre’s terms and conditions specify that outside food and drinks are prohibited.
You should arrive to theatre at least 30 mins before the performance starts to allow you a good amount of time to collect your tickets, security checks and to find your seats comfortably.
Musical
I’m Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
Opens 05 March 2026
The fame, the fire, the fight – this is her story
From £31
Play
Ghost Stories
4.3(196)
The truly terrifying Ghost Stories returns to London!
From £31
Dance
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
4.8(56)
A magical introduction to the world of ballet
From £29
Musical
Bat Out of Hell
4.7(1,832)
Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s story of post apocalyptic rebellion and passionate love
From £62
SAVE UP TO 47%
Musical
Drum Tao - The Dream
Drum TAO make it’s London debut
Price TBC
Dance
Wake
Glitter, beats and banging tunes – this Irish Wake is the ultimate celebration of life.
From £19.50
SAVE UP TO 37%
Dance
Godz
Time to get Greeced!
Price TBC
Dance
Eireann by A Taste of Ireland
Opens 28 August 2025
See the next chapter of A Taste of Ireland in this UK premiere
From £23
Dance
Flash Mob
Dance
Jump
Dance
Breakin’ Convention Presents - The Ruggeds’ Between Us
4 performances only Breakin’ Convention Presents - The Ruggeds’ Between Us
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My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
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The Houdini Experience
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Galactik Ensemble -Optraken
French Circus Galactik Ensemble bring Optraken to LIMF at London's Peacock Theatre
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Hercules: A Dance Cabaret
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Snowm
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Jump
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Wah! Wah! Girls
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Shaun Parker & Company: Happy as Larry
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Havana Rakatan
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Flawless
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Motionhouse - Nobody
Fast-moving and highly physical
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Pilobolus Dance Theatre: Shadowland
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Jasmin Vardimon Company — Justitia
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Zippos Presents Cirque Berserk!
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Rasta Thomas’ Romeo and Juliet
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Jakop Ahlbom Company & Alamo Race Track — Lebensraum
Based on Buster Keaton’s 1920 silent film The Scarecrow.
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Jakop Ahlbom Company - Horror
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New English Ballet Theatre: Tryst: Devotion and Betrayal
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Bounce: Insane In The Brain
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Bounce - Insane In The Brain
Opera
Euridice
Dance
Snowma
Dance
Shoes
Dance
Tango Fire original
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Che Malambo
A thrilling, testosterone-fuelled show of wild, unbridled energy!
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London Children’s Ballet: Nanny McPhee
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Motionhouse: Charge
Follow the story of electricity in life and through the human body.
Dance
Familie Flöz — Infinita
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Phoenix Dance: The Rite of Spring / Left Unseen
An innovative blend of acting and movement
Dance
Psy: The Seven Fingers
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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Dance
English National Ballet: Swan Lake
★★★★'A pleasure to watch' The Daily Telegraph
Dance
BLAM!: Kristján Ingimarsson/ Neander
Dance
New English Ballet Theatre: The Four Seasons / Remembrance
New English Ballet Theatre returns with two contrasting works.
Dance
Mummenschanz: Musicians of Silence
Dance
Immortal Tango
Musical
Bat Out Of Hell Singalong
Scream all of your favourite Meatloaf classics into the sky with Bat Out of Hell Singalong
Dance
Bad Boys of Dance: Rock The Ballet
Dance
English National Ballet: My First Cinderella
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OPERA: La Rondine
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English National Ballet: My First Ballet: Coppélia
Dance
Blaze
Dance
Motionhouse - Broken
Musical
UMOJA: The Spirit Of Togetherness
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Phoenix Dance: Windrush
In a touching duet, we see families left behind reunited in their new homes.
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OPERA: Flight
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London International Mime Festival: Barely Methodical Troupe - Kin
The UK's hottest circus company at the Peacock Theatre
Dance
Tap Ole
Dance
Tango Por Dos
Dance
Nuevo Ballet Espanol
Dance
Beats On Pointe: Masters of Choreography
An action-packed roller coaster of old and new school street dance, classical and contemporary ballet, beat boxing, and even some singing!
Opera
Le Nozze di Figaro
Dance
Cirkus Cirkor: Inside Out
Dance
Bale de Rua
Dance
Latin Fever
Dance
Tango After Dark
German Cornejo and his company dance to the enchanting music of Astor Piazzolla.
Musical
South African Road Trip - Good Hope
A pure, sincere South-African experience!
Dance
Familie Flöz — Teatro Delusio
★★★★★ "Theatrical triumph without compare" The Sunday Times
Dance
Horror — Jakop Ahlbom Company
★★★★★ "Genuinely terrifying" -- The Stage
Dance
Gandini Juggling — Smashed: Special Edition
★★★★ "Glorious. When it comes to juggling, the Gandinis pip everyone else" -- The Guardian
Dance
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Musical
Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever boogies back on to the West End stage!
Dance
Traces
Musical
The Snowman
When a young boy's snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure.
Dance
Tap Dogs
Tap Dogs tickets are sure to sell out, don't miss your chance to catch them at the Peacock Theatre!
Dance
ZooNation: Some Like It Hip Hop
Kate Prince brings Some Like It Hip Hop back to the West End stage for a limited run!
Dance
Ballet Revolución
Ballet Revolución
Musical
The Snowman
x
Musical
Kinky Boots
London Gets Kinky! With music by Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots at the Adelphi is the ultimate feel-good show!
Dance
Shaolin Monks - Shaolin
Dance
Titanium
Opera
British Youth Opera — Owen Wingrave
Dance
New English Ballet Theatre — Quint-essential: Five New Ballets
Fresh ballet wind in the West End: 5 brand new pieces you can enjoy in one evening
Opera
British Youth Opera — English Eccentrics
Musical
The Snowman
The Snowman is one of the West End’s most magical Christmas treats.
Dance
Burn the Floor — Fire in the Ballroom
“...will have you leaping out of your seat to join in” -- Heat Magazine
Dance
The China National Peking Opera Company — The General and the Prime Minister
OUT OF ASIA 2: Breathtaking tales inspired by real Chinese history, all on one stage
Dance
The China National Peking Opera Company — White Snake
OUT OF ASIA 2: One of China's four great folktales live on stage!
Dance
Tango Fire
Authentic Argentinian tango? Tango Fire at the Peacock - hot, raw and passionate!
Dance
My First Ballet: Cinderella
Treat your family to a magical ballet experience with Cinderella
Dance
Mark Murphy’s VTOL — Out Of This World
This will be something different - and stand up to its name: OUT OF THIS WORLD indeed.
Dance
Yamato — Chousensha - The Challengers
Witness the authentic sound of the Japanese Taiko drum!
Dance
Mother Africa — Khayelitsha - My Home
"This show took my breath away, awesome" -- Dolly Parton
Dance
SOHO: Circus, street dance & theatre
SOHO: A thrill ride of circus, street dance & theatre. It’s not just a place, it’s a state of mind…
Dance
Motionhouse — Scattered
"The performance is practically jet-propelled" -- The Times
Dance
Footloose
★★★★ "...has the audience on their feet" - OK! Magazine
Musical
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
The West End return everybody is talking about...
Dance
Cirque Éloize — Saloon
"A mesmerising delight" Daily Telegraph on iD
Dance
Vamos Cuba!
★★★★ "Loveably loopy Cuban dance extravaganza" - Time Out
Dance
Trioperas
A truly extraordinary cross-genre show!
Dance
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: Programme A
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to the Peacock Theatre
Dance
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: Programme B
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to the Peacock Theatre
Dance
The Tap Pack
The Tap Pack brings the style of the Rat Pack to the stage with tap and music from all eras.
Dance
German Cornejo’s Wild Tango
The World premiere of German Cornejo's Wild Tango
Dance
Cirque Éloize: Hotel
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Canadian contemporary circus crew Cirque Éloize open the doors to their new show.
Dance
Yamato: Passion
The Yamato drummers return to London, and this time they are packing the big drums!
Dance
Another Kind of Blue: Flirt with Reality
Britain’s Got Talent finalists Another Kind of Blue head to the West End's Peacock Theatre this summer!
Dance
English National Ballet: My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
ENB brings enchanting first encounter with dance for children of all ages.
Dance
Message In A Bottle
Kate Prince brings the music of Sting to life in her stunning new production.
Dance
London Children’s Ballet — Ballet Shoes
London Children’s Ballet — Ballet Shoes
Dance
Remembering the Oscars
Remembering the Oscars bring new show to West End's Peacock Theatre following previous sold out tour.
Dance
Phoenix Dance Theatre — Black Waters
Phoenix Dance Theatre — Black Waters 2 days only!
Dance
Machine de Cirque
Post-apocalyptic circus comes to London's Peacock Theatre
Dance
Flamenka
Flamenco gets a spicy Latin-American twist in Flamenka at The Peacock Theatre.
Dance
Noise Boys
This Edinburgh Fringe hit taps its way onto the London stage!
Dance
House of Flamenka
Arlene Phillips spectacle House of Flamenka returns to the Sadler's Wells stage.
Dance
Nadiya & Kai: Once Upon a Time
Nadiya & Kai: Once Upon a Time at the Peacock Theatre is a ballroom journey like no other!
Musical
La Bamba
Dance to the rhythm of unity with La Bamba!, a new high-energy musical fiesta!
Dance
Malevo
Mavelo presents a heart-pounding Argentine dance as you have never seen before.
Concert
Myra DuBois – Be Well
Laugh until your sides hurt with Myra DuBois – Be Well at Peacock Theatre!
Dance
Kyiv City Ballet – A Tribute To Peace
The Ukrainian Kyiv City Ballet – A Tribute To Peace comes to London for the first time
Musical
A Night with Janis Joplin
The Tony nominated musical makes its highly anticipated UK transfer!
Opera
The Opera Locos
Where Puccini meets Elvis...
Dance
Nadiya and Kai - Behind the Magic
A strictly sensational look into the magic behind Nadiya and Kai.
Dance
Yamato: The Wings of Phoenix
They never miss a beat!
Play
Dimanche
A new play offering a clever and captivating reflection on climate change
Musical
TRASH!
A hilarious new musical picking up your trash and spirits.