The
Peacock Theatre is a theatre in the
City of Westminster, located in Portugal Street, near
Aldwych. The 999-seat house is owned by, and comprises part of the
London School of Economics and Political Science campus, who utilise the theatre for lectures, public talks, conferences, political speeches and open days. The university has a long lease with London's principal centre for
contemporary dance,
Sadler's Wells, with whom it has negotiated a deal to bring in dance companies under the banner 'Sadler's Wells in the West End'. The venue often plays host to dance performances, conferences, ballet, pop concerts and award ceremonies. The stage is approximately by .