Welcome to your friendly, reliable guide to the Novello Theatre, a historic West End venue operated as part of Delfont Mackintosh Theatres. Located on Aldwych in central London, the Novello Theatre blends classic stagecraft with contemporary production history. We’ve got you covered with seating details, transport options, parking tips, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Important notes: the theatre’s seating plan is available as an official PDF from the venue, so you can review seating meanings and accessibility before you book. Parking near the theatre is limited, so pre-booking is strongly recommended via nearby options like Q-Park Theatreland and NCP Drury Lane. Nearest Underground stations are Covent Garden, Charing Cross, and Holborn, with Charing Cross offering strong rail connections. Adjacent hotels include One Aldwych, The Waldorf Hilton London, and the Strand Palace Hotel, all within a short stroll for convenient pre- or post-show stays. Whether you’re catching a classic production or contemporary hit, we’ll guide you to secure your seats without the fuss.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: Aldwych, London WC2B 4LD (West End theatre).
Venue type: West End theatre, part of Delfont Mackintosh Theatres.
Capacity: current seating around 1,105 seats (historical listings show 1,146).
Seating chart: official access seating plan available as a PDF from the theatre’s site.
Parking: no on-site parking; nearby options include the Q-Park Theatreland scheme with potential 50% off after midday with ticket validation, and NCP Drury Lane; parking is strongly recommended to be booked in advance.
Transit: nearest Underground stations are Covent Garden, Charing Cross, and Holborn; Charing Cross is the main rail connection nearby.
Nearby hotels: One Aldwych is adjacent; The Waldorf Hilton London nearby; Strand Palace Hotel within walking distance.
Notable events hosted: production history includes Arsenic and Old Lace (1940s), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1963 UK premiere), No Sex Please, We're British (1971–1982), The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas (2003–2005), and the long-running Mamma Mia! (from 2012).
Renaming/demolition: The venue is not demolished; renamed from Strand Theatre to Novello Theatre in 2005 in honor of Ivor Novello.