Apollo Victoria Theatre

The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a West End theatre on Wilton Road in the Victoria district of London, opened in 1930. It is a listed theatre with a large single-auditorium layout and a long history of commercial musical theatre.

Built and opened in 1930 as a cinema and variety theatre, it later converted fully to a theatre venue and has hosted successive major West End productions since the mid 20th century. From 2006 the theatre has been home to a long-running commercial musical production.

The theatre stands on Wilton Road in the Victoria area of central London, a short walk from Victoria Station and adjacent transport connections.

Long-running show: The current long-running musical production at the theatre opened in 2006 and has occupied the venue continuously since then.
Capacity and status: The building is a listed West End theatre with a seating capacity of around 2,328, making it one of the larger single-auditorium theatres in Victoria.

What to See #

Auditorium: The auditorium seats approximately 2,328 and retains a large proscenium stage suitable for major West End musicals and touring productions.
Foyers and entrance: The theatre includes a vestibule and foyer spaces on Wilton Road that date from the original 1930 build and are part of the listed interior.

How to Get to Apollo Victoria Theatre #

Nearest Tube: Victoria (Victoria, District and Circle lines) or Pimlico (Victoria Line). Major coach and rail connections at nearby Victoria Station; short walk from the station.

Tips for Visiting Apollo Victoria Theatre #

Use Victoria Coach Station or nearby Tube stops (Pimlico, Victoria) for easy access; arrive early to avoid queues.
The theatre has limited bar seating in the stalls-buy drinks during interval to avoid missing curtain calls.

Best Time to Visit Apollo Victoria Theatre #

Autumn through spring is prime theatre season for new productions and long-running shows.

Autumn/Winter

Sep-Feb · 5-15°C (41-59°F)

Major touring productions and West End seasons are in full swing.

Spring/Summer

Mar-Aug · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Some matinees and summer transfers; generally fewer blockbuster runs.

Weather & Climate near Apollo Victoria Theatre #

Climate

Apollo Victoria Theatre's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (630 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.9h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.7h daylight

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