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Theatre and shows near Wimbledon

Theatre

Shows near Wimbledon

London's theatres are spread across the city, and the West End is usually only a short Tube ride away. This page shows productions at theatres within walking distance of Wimbledon, where there are any.

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Chicago (UK tour) at New Wimbledon Theatre Opens 5 Feb 2027
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Chicago (UK tour)

at New Wimbledon Theatre

The award-winning Kander and Ebb musical about murder, fame and razzle-dazzle, visiting Wimbledon on its UK tour.

  • Opens 5 Feb 2027 · booking to 13 Feb 2027
  • 93 The Broadway, SW19 1QG
  • Wimbledon (nearest station)

Venues

Theatres closest to Wimbledon

Our London directory has 3 theatres within 2 km of the centre of Wimbledon, 2 of them within 1 km. The nearest 4 are listed below, closest first. Distances are measured in a straight line from the middle of the area, and the walking time assumes 5 km/h with no detours, so allow longer on real streets.

  1. New Wimbledon Theatre

    Fringe & local · South London · 760 m away, about 9 min on foot · nearest station: Wimbledon

    A theatre in Merton, close to Wimbledon.

    Step-free (reported), according to OpenStreetMap. Check with the venue before you book.

  2. New Wimbledon Studio

    Fringe & local · South London · 770 m away, about 9 min on foot · nearest station: Wimbledon

    A theatre in Merton, close to Wimbledon.

    We hold no step-free information for this venue. Ask the box office before you book.

  3. Polka Theatre

    Fringe & local · South London · 1.1 km away, about 14 min on foot · nearest station: South Wimbledon

    A theatre in Merton, close to South Wimbledon.

    Step-free (reported), according to OpenStreetMap. Check with the venue before you book.

  4. Colour House Theatre

    Fringe & local · South London · 2.2 km away, about 26 min on foot · nearest station: Colliers Wood

    A theatre in Merton, close to Colliers Wood.

    We hold no step-free information for this venue. Ask the box office before you book.

Each venue page gives the address, the official programme link and how to get there. Ask the box office about wheelchair spaces and captioned or audio-described performances when you book, and see accessible London for getting around. To compare every venue, open the full theatre directory.

Staying nearby? The theatre pages for Battersea & Nine Elms, Kew & Richmond, Chelsea and Brixton list the venues closest to those areas: Battersea & Nine Elms, Kew & Richmond, Chelsea, Brixton.