The Shaw Theatre in Central London near St Pancras Station, is a versatile venue hosting a variety of shows, concerts, and events. In the heart of London, the 446-seat Shaw Theatre has played host to a wide range of drama, dance, musical theatre and concerts for over fifty years. Opened by HRH Princess Anne on 2nd April 1971 as the Library Theatre within the St Pancras Library, the venue's inaugural production was Zigger Zagger by Peter Terson, featuring Barrie Rutter and Paula Wilcox. The theatre quickly became a hub for notable performances, with early appearances by Simon Ward and Sinéad Cusack in Romeo and Juliet, and Vanessa Redgrave and Nyree Dawn Porter in Twelfth Night. The venue also hosted a series of 'Sunday nights at the Shaw', featuring actors such as Dame Judi Dench, Dame Flora Robson, and Dame Patricia Routledge.