The restoration process involved a staggering 10 acres of paint, 1 acre of carpet, 750km of cable and 265 tons of steelwork, totalling up to 75,000 days of construction work time. Madeleine Lloyd Webber’s artistic vision was brought to life, showcasing striking and luxurious interiors designed alongside internationally renowned interior design studio, Alexandra Waterworth, and incredible architects Haworth Tompkins. Theatre royalty that has graced The Lane’s stage include Julie Andrews, Ivor Novello, Michael Crawford and Ginger Rogers, to name a few! The Lane’s audiences over the decades have experienced chariot races in Ben Hur, the Derby and an earthquake in The Hope, the Battle of Rorke’s Drift in Youth, and a train crash in The Whip, as well as sinking ships, air balloons and underwater fights – not to mention the Chelsea Flower Show, Madame Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors, the flooding of Paris and Alpine avalanches.Ī world class performance venue, The Lane offers distinct food, drink and cultural offerings – all in a Grade 1-listed Georgian interiors inspired by the building’s rich history. The theatre has been an entertainment site since 1663, and has been visited by every reigning monarch since the restoration. The Lane is an incredible example of Georgian and Regency architecture in London, and since its restoration, this iconic cultural landmark has been restored to its former 1812 glory – but reimagined for the modern age. Read on to hear more about this iconic venue – including the restorations and what’s been going on since! About The Lane The theatre recently underwent a 3-year, £60 million restoration by Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber and LW Theatres – with a grand reopening taking place in July 2021 by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is one of the world’s oldest theatres in continuous use, and today is a very special day as it marks the theatre’s first birthday!

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