Dominion Theatre

What it’s like

A West End stage for musicals and big theatrical shows, but under 5s aren't let in at all.

This is a proper theatre trip rather than a soft play afternoon out. Kids watch a full musical or theatrical production on a big West End stage, with an interval to stretch legs and grab a drink. The Devil Wears Prada The Musical, for instance, runs about two and a half hours including a twenty minute interval, so a 7.30pm show usually wraps up around 10pm, which is late for a school night with younger children.

Under 5s cannot be admitted at all, and any child aged 15 or under needs an adult with them, one adult per ten children if you're bringing a group. Booster seats are available for £1 if you've got a smaller child who needs the lift. The building itself is listed, so there's no air conditioning, just an air cooling system, which is worth bearing in mind on a warm evening in a packed auditorium.

Arrive with time to spare. The bars and auditorium open about 45 minutes before curtain up, and they want you there 30 minutes early, because latecomers might not get seated until a natural break in the show. There's a cloakroom on the circle level for coats and bags, but it's £2 an item, which adds up if you've come as a family. You can bring in soft drinks in plastic bottles and cold snacks, but nothing bought outside gets past the foyer.

Getting there is straightforward, with Tottenham Court Road station right opposite. If you're driving, there's a discount code for nearby parking and a separate scheme that knocks up to half off at Q-Park, plus disabled bays close by. Wheelchair users have proper options too, including street level box seating and stalls seats reached by a lift, with an in-house wheelchair on hand if needed.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

5 and up; younger children aren't admitted at all

Parking

Use code DOMIN10 for 10% off parking on YourParkingSpace

Wheelchairs

Wheelchair accessible seating including Nederlander Box (street level, 2 wheelchair spaces + 2 companions)

Getting there by bus or train

Tottenham Court Road Station opposite the theatre

• Cloakroom is £2 per item, upstairs on the circle level
• Booster seats can be rented for £1, just ask staff on arrival
• No air conditioning, only an air cooling system, due to the building's listed status
• Group bookings need one adult per ten children aged 15 or under

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