Two time Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen John Cameron Mitchell, one of alt-culture’s boldest visionaries, takes the West End stage for the very first time Tue 8 July at the Adelphi Theatre.
Marking 25 years since the London premiere of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Mitchell presents a spectacular one-night-only celebration of his career and of the cult classic that changed theatre forever, with the help of longtime Hedwig collaborators Justin Craig (Music Director of Stereophonic) and Shannon Conley (former lead singer of the tribute band Lez Zeppelin).
This special performance will feature beloved Hedwig anthems, selections from Mitchell’s former and upcoming projects and deep cut classics from his acclaimed David Bowie tribute show, Queen Bitch. Expect the unexpected – from the glittering glam that rocked him as a boy living in early 70’s Scotland, to gut-punching ballads spanning Off-Broadway, Broadway, Hollywood and beyond — as Mitchell opens his heart and history to the city that first embraced Hedwig a quarter-century ago.
Dress to Express as we celebrate the transformative power of music, love and radical self-expression.
London, it’s been a long time coming, are we ready to ‘Pull that wig down off the shelf’?!
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime night with a true artistic trailblazer.
Special Guests to be announced.
📍 Venue Description: **Adelphi Theatre**
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The Adelphi Theatre is a well-known West End venue in London, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The building you see today is the fourth to exist on the spot. The theatre specialises in musicals and comedy. With 1,500 seats, it is one of the biggest theatres in London, and was designated a Grade II listed building on 1st December 1987.
**About the Adelphi Theatre**
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Businessman John Scott and his daughter Jane founded the venue, and it was then called the “Sans Pareil” (Without Compare). John’s main idea was to showcase his daughter’s skills, and she was indeed very talented! Jane worked as a playwright, performer, and theatre manager and together they ran the theatre until Jane’s retirement in 1819.
**The History of the Adelphi Theatre**
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Andrew Lloyd Webber is the current co-owner of the Adelphi Theatre. He bought the theatre in 1993 and renovated it before the world premiere of _Sunset Boulevard_, starring Patti LuPone. Subsequently, the venue also hosted the revivals of _Evita_ (2006), _Joseph And The Technicolor Dreamcoat_ (2007) and the World Premiere of _Love Never Dies_ (2010).
Along with Lloyd Webber’s successful musicals, the theatre hosted the Olivier-winning _Chicago_ (November 1997) which became the longest-running production in its history and also the longest-running American musical on the West End. Hits at the Adelphi didn’t cease; in 2011, it hosted the highly successful _One Man, Two Guvnors_ and later, in 2012, _Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,_ before the hugely successful _Kinky Boots_ took up residence_._
The musical _Waitress_ opened at the theatre in March 2019, and was then followed by the venue’s current occupant, _Back to the Future: The Musical._
### **Where is the Adelphi Theatre**
The Adelphi Theatre is located on the Strand, WC2R 0NS. It is a 5 minute walk from Trafalgar Square and a 3 minute walk away from the Savoy Hotel.
### **Adelphi Theatre Nearest Train Station**
The Adelphi Theatre is located a 4 minute walk away from Charing Cross Station and a 17 minute walk away from London Waterloo Train station.
### **Adelphi Theatre Nearest Tube Station**
Charing Cross Underground (Bakerloo and Northern lines) is a 4 minute walk from the Adelphi Theatre and Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern and District lines) is a 5 minute walk away.
### **Buses to the Adelphi Theatre**
The following buses have routes that pass near Adelphi Theatre; 139, 176, 26, 9, 91, N9, 15, N15, N21, N5, N20, 24, 29, N29.
### **Adelphi Theatre Seating Plan**
The Adelphi Theatre has a capacity of 1,400. The seats are spread across three levels: Stalls, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle.
### **Adelphi Theatre Accessibility**
The Adelphi Theatre has step free access to the theatre foyer and Stalls. The Stalls boasts two dedicated wheelchair spaces in Row X. In addition, any aisle seat in the Stalls can be used for customers who wish to transfer from their wheelchair to a seat. However, the Dress Circle and Upper Circle can only be accessed via stairs. There are 41 steps to the Dress Circle from the ground floor and 71 steps to the Upper Circle from the ground floor.
Trained access hosts are available to assist visually impaired customers throughout their visit, if required. For deaf or hearing-impaired patrons an Infa-Red audio enhancement system is available. Headsets and hearing aid loops for this are available from the cloakroom in the main foyer. The theatre also hosts periodic accessible performances including Audio-described, Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances.
### **Adelphi Theatre Safety Policy**
The Adelphi Theatre has a range of robust security measures in place for the protection of theatregoers and employees. Their procedures have been developed over a number of years with the police and our security services provider, Pace Prestige Services, and remain under constant review.
You will need to go through a bag check before entering the venue. This is to ensure prohibited items are not brought into the venue. Prohibited items include alcoholic drinks, personal protection sprays/mace, laser pointers and sharp objects.
### **Adelphi Theatre Dress Code**
The Adelphi Theatre doesn't require a specific dress code, and most theatregoers wear their everyday clothes. But that doesn’t mean you can’t dress up if you want to! Take a look at our guide to [dressing for the theatre](
https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/what-to-wear-theatre) for more information.
### **Recent Productions**
* Derren Brown: Enigma (15th June 2009 – 23rd July 2009)
* The Rat Pack: Live From Las Vegas (24th September 2009 – 2nd January 2010)
* Love Never Dies (9th March 2010 – 27th August 2011)
* The Bodyguard, featuring the music of Whitney Houston (6th November 2012 – 29th August 2014)
* Made In Dagenham, based on the British film (5th November 2014 – 11th April 2015)
* Kinky Boots (21st August 2015 – 12th January 2019)
* Waitress (8th February 2019 – 13 March 2020)
* Back to the Future: The Musical (21st September, 2021 – present)
🌟 Journey into wonder at
An Evening with John Cameron Mitchell, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of
Adelphi Theatre in dynamic
London,
EN, this event promises to exceed all expectations. 📅 Join us on
July 8th, 2025 at
07:30 PM for a celebration that combines innovation, entertainment, and community spirit in perfect harmony. ✨ There will be an atmosphere where memories are made and stories come alive, ensuring every guest experiences something truly remarkable. 🎟️ Secure your spot with tickets at
39.00 GBP. 🎊 This is more than just an event; it's a journey into the extraordinary!
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