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London, United Kingdom (UK)
|London’s theatre and music scene is one of the oldest in the world – and its theatres and concert halls some of the most striking in design and architecture.
From the loving recreation of Shakespeare’s Globe theatre on the Southbank to the Brutalist blocks of the National Theatre, and the ornate Royal Albert Hall, with its unbeatable acoustics for orchestras, the buildings are as much a part of the story as the plays and concerts you’ll see performed inside.
The famous ‘West End’ (around Covent Garden and Soho) is the centre of it all, home to a collection of historic theatres which house a mixture of long-running plays and musicals and short-running shows. But you’ll find great theatres as spread out as London Bridge, Hackney and Chelsea, too, often with a certain ethos, such as championing new writing or showcasing different styles of dance.
London, United Kingdom (UK)
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From classic drama to musical comedy, the National’s three stages (the Olivier, Lyttleton and Dorfman) epitomise the best of British theatre. Boundary-pushing, and world-class quality.
Adult price: £45
Min age 5
Best for ages 13+
Duration: -
London, United Kingdom (UK)
Thanks to artistic director Kevin Spacey, this 19th-century theatre has enjoying a glittering revival. One of London’s premier sites for performances by some of the world’s best-loved actors.
Adult price: £12
Min age 3
Best for ages 18+
Duration: 1+ hours
London, United Kingdom (UK)
A magical leafy setting that’s as memorable as the shows themselves, Regent’s Park Outdoor Theatre is one of London’s must-do entertainment experiences.
Adult price: £25
Best for ages 18+
Duration: 1-3 hours
London, United Kingdom (UK)
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London’s premier venue, this iconic circular Victorian concert hall hosts everything from circus acts to classical music, with perfectly-crafted acoustics.
Adult price: £15
Best for ages 18+
Duration: 1+ hours
London, United Kingdom (UK)
London’s best-known platform for new playwrights. Effortlessly cool, intellectual, and influential, this is theatre at its most exciting.
Adult price: £12
Best for ages 18+
Duration: Varies
London, United Kingdom (UK)
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Shakespeare’s works are brought vividly to life at this half-timbered, riverside replica of the Bard’s Elizabethan theatre. A pilgrimage for Shakespeare fans.
Adult price: £10
Best for ages 13+
Duration: 1-3 hours
When: April-October
Frequency: daily
London, United Kingdom (UK)
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See the world’s best theatre and musical theatre, staged in 40 magnificent, history-laden venues known as the ‘West End’.
Adult price: £45
Best for ages 8+
Duration: 2-3 hours
When: Daily
Frequency: daily
London, United Kingdom (UK)
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This grand setting in Covent Garden is home to both the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies, and the place for lavish, spectacular performances by the world’s leading singers and dancers.
Adult price: £45
Min age 5
Best for ages 18+
Duration: 1-3 hours
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Greater London, United Kingdom (UK)
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