Sondheim Theatre: A Jewel of London's Performing Arts

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from central Sussex, take the A23 towards London. Follow the A23 until it merges with the A202. Continue on the A202 and follow signs for Westminster. When you reach the A40, take the exit towards Central London. Once in central London, follow signs for Shaftesbury Avenue. The Sondheim Theatre is located at 51 Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 6BA. There is limited street parking available, so it's advisable to use a parking facility nearby. Expect to pay around £4-5 per hour. Check local parking restrictions.

• Train

  To reach Sondheim Theatre via train, head to any train station in Sussex and board a train to London Victoria or London Bridge. From Victoria, take the Victoria Line (underground) towards Walthamstow Central and change at Oxford Circus for the Bakerloo Line towards Elephant & Castle. Get off at Piccadilly Circus. From there, it’s a 10-minute walk to Sondheim Theatre. If you arrive at London Bridge, take the Northern Line to Leicester Square and walk for about 12 minutes. Train fares from Sussex to London typically range from £10 to £25 depending on the time of booking.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, you can take a National Express coach from various locations in Sussex to Victoria Coach Station in London. From Victoria, you can either walk to Sondheim Theatre (approximately 20 minutes) or take the underground from Victoria Station to Piccadilly Circus (2 stops on the Piccadilly Line). Coach tickets can vary widely in price, typically ranging from £5 to £20, depending on how early you book.

• Taxi

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or using a rideshare service such as Uber. This option can be more expensive, typically costing between £70 to £120 depending on traffic and your starting location in Sussex. Taxis will drop you directly at the theatre entrance.