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Theaters in London
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Info Shaftesbury Theatre, originally called The Prince’s Theatre, opened in December of 1911 and since then it has held countless amazing Broadway productions, musicals, and operas. Shaftesbury Theatre is located in the West End of London on Shaftesbury Avenue in the Borough of Camden. Camden is a wonderful area complete with ... more
210 Shaftesbury Ave.
London WC2H 8DP
Concert Venue / Theater
Info Nestled in the creative center of London, Soho Theatre offers new works of theater, comedy, and cabaret performances for audiences of all ages. Since its foundation in 1969, the Soho Theatre has endeavored to be a cultural hub in London. The venue consists of three main areas: the main 150-seat theater, the more intimate ... more
21 Dean Street
London W1D 3NE
Theater
Info One of the major West End theaters, the Adelphi Theatre was founded in 1806, but the current building was built in 1930 on the Strand. Reflecting its construction year, the Adelphi has an Art Deco style, though it is more minimalist in appearance than its grand old neighbors. Productions at the Adelphi Theatre have included ... more
411-412 Strand
London WC2R 0NS
Concert Venue / Theater
Info The Royal Opera House, located in the heart of London’s Covent Garden neighborhood, was known as the Theatre Royal upon its opening in 1732. Two years later, the first ballet premiered at the theater and the following year Handel’s first operas were performed. There have been three significant renovations and reconstructions ... more
Bow Street
WC2E 9DD London
Concert Venue / Theater
Info Since its opening in 1953, the Leicester Square Theatre building has hosted everything from a French cultural center to a punk-music venue, but it is currently devoted to theater and comedy acts. Performances at the Leicester Square Theatre, since it debuted in 2008, have included Joan Rivers’ autobiographical show, comedic ... more
5 Leicester Place
London, WC2H 7BP
Theater
Info The London Palladium is one of the UK’s most prestigious theaters with a reputation that dates all the way back to 1910. With a history of live televised performances and a top-notch list of musical artists who have graced the stage, the Palladium seldom fails to fill all of its 2,286 seats. Located just off of Oxford Street ... more
8 Argyll Street
London, W1V 7TF
Theater
Info West End spot the Apollo Victoria Theatre started its life as a movie theater but is now one of London’s major musical venues. Long-running shows continually sell out performances here. Built in 1929, the Apollo Victoria has the streamlined Art Deco look of the era. Inside, a crowd of 2,208 can sit on two levels: the stalls ... more
17 Wilton Road
London SW1V 1LL
Concert Venue / Theater
Info Queen Elizabeth Hall, or QEH, is an indoor concert and theater hall located on London’s South Bank. Queen Elizabeth Hall is part of the larger Southbank Centre complex, which also includes the Royal Festival Hall and the Hayward Art Gallery. Queen Elizabeth Hall hosts a variety of entertainment and performing arts. Events ... more
Belvedere Road
South Bank, London SE1 8XX
Theater
Info Bloomsbury Theatre is a multipurpose performing arts theater located on Gordon Street in London’s Borough of Camden. Bloomsbury Theatre is owned by University College London and UCL students often utilize the facility for student productions. Additionally, Bloomsbury Theatre is known for the successful professional performing ... more
15 Gordon Street
London WC1H 0AH
London Theaters Overview
As the adopted home of Shakespeare, London has theater in its blood. For hundreds of years, theaters in London have been entertaining the masses with the finest plays, top musicals, incredible operas, and amazing ballets.
Seeing a show in the city is a long-standing tradition, and London’s West End provides theater lovers with endless options every day and night of the week. The theater district, dubbed Theatreland, is where millions flock for the hottest performances. Here you can watch the longest running shows in the world, from Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables to Cats and Miss Saigon.
There are so many West End theaters it would be hard to list them all, but for starters there’s Apollo Theatre, Garrick Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre, London Palladium, Lyceum Theatre, New London Theatre, Piccadilly Theatre, Queen’s Theatre, and so on.
London theaters aren’t just restricted to the West End, however, as more incredible venues can be found in Mayfair, Shoreditch, and Westminster, among others.
The fact of the matter is, depending on whom you ask, London is the number one spot on the planet for seeing great theater. Well, it’s a toss-up between London and New York, but the theaters in London provide one-of-a-kind experiences for anyone looking for the best in live performances.
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