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Lyceum Theatre

Theater

Info One of the major theaters of London’s West End, the Lyceum Theatre is home to smash Broadway musicals. The Lion King has been its resident production since 1999. The Lyceum Theatre has been in operation in some form since 1765, with the current building opening in 1834. The theater has a rich history. Rock concerts ... more

21 Wellington Street
London, WC2E 7DA

Soho Theatre

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

Royal Opera House

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

Shaftesbury Theatre

Theater

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

Palace Theatre

Theater

Palace Theatre

109 Shaftesbury Avenue

London, UK

W1D 5AY

The Junction (Cambridge)

Live Music Venue / Theater

Clifton Way
CB1 7GX Cambridge

Barbican Centre

Concert Venue

Info Located in and run by the City of London in the Barbican area, the Barbican Center is one of the premier arts organizations in the world. The organization’s venue, built in 1982, contains a wealth of spaces, including two large theaters (capacity: 1,949 and 1,666), a 286-seat movie theater, and two art galleries, in addition ... more

Silk Street
London EC2Y 8DS

Leicester Square Theatre

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

Apollo Victoria Theatre

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

Adelphi Theatre

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

Queen Elizabeth Hall

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

London Palladium

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

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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.