The Gillian Lynne Theatre (formerly New London Theatre) is a West End theatre located on the corner of Drury Lane and Parker Street in Covent Garden, in the London Borough of Camden.The Winter Garden Theatre formerly occupied the site until 1965. The Gillian Lynne Theatre made showbiz history when in 2018 it became the first West End venue to be named after a woman. For Gillian Lynne – a budding ballerina – it was also a time of great change as she was evacuated from war-torn London to a crumbling mansion, where dance classes took place in the faded ballroom. Gillian Lynne performing in Ballet Imperial by George Balanchine in 1950. To Gillie, With Love Gillian Lynne DBE – A Celebration THE EVENING WILL FEATURE STARS FROM THE WORLD OF THEATRE AND DANCE INCLUDING BEVERLEY KNIGHT, SERGEI POLUNIN, TAMARA ROJO, RICHARD O’BRIEN, SIERRA BOGGESS AND RAMIN KARIMLOO Read 14 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A Dancer in Wartime book. Book direct from the Gillian Lynne Theatre's official box office for the best choice of seats at the best price to An Evening with George Monbiot.