Apollo Victoria Theatre Theater
West End theatre hosting musicals near Victoria
On Wilton Road near Victoria Station, the Apollo Victoria Theatre stages West End musicals in an Art Deco house from the 1930s. Theatre-goers come for long-running shows and the auditorium's period detailing.
Apollo Victoria Theatre at a Glance#
Address: 17 Wilton Rd, London SW1V 1AA, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.apollovictoria.com/
Admission: Ticket prices vary by show; typical range £20-£80.
About 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.
Weather & Climate near Apollo Victoria Theatre#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 63 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 39 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 48 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 7° | 45 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 49 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 54 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 42 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 49 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 58 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 62 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 61 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 60 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
