How Do You See Gilbert & Sullivan At The Savoy Theatre?
Known as the “Savoy Operas” for the West End theatre that opened on 10 October 1881 to show-case them, the Gilbert & Sullivan operas are amongst the most influential works in English theatre history. From 1871 to 1893, lyricist William Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan, with the backing of theatre impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte, produced fourteen musicals that still attract a strong following. Take the Underground to Charing Cross, Leicester Square or Covent Garden tube stations and walk the short distance to the Savoy Theatre on Savoy Court, Strand, London WC2R 0ET. Get off at London Charing Cross railway station if you’re going by train. Go by bus. The following buses go to the Savoy Theatre: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40 and 176. Drive over and park in Adelphi Garage Valet Parking, MasterPark at Trafalgar Square, Royal National car park, NCP Drury Lane car park or Bedfordbury car park. Check the performance listings for the Savoy Theatre to find when Gilbert & Sullivan operas are s
