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London Coliseum
5m
Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!
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Duke Of York Theatre
5m
Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!
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Noel Coward Theatre
10m
Hear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.
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5m
Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre. See the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!
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Leicester Square
5m
Discount ticket booth - how to get great West End seats at low prices! Old music hall spots - historic theatres such as The Alhambra & The Empire.
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Theatre Royal Haymarket
5m
A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There's also rumour of a haunting...
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His Majesty's Theatre London
5m
The second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!
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Harold Pinter Theatre
5m
Opening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre is one of the oldest playhouses in the West End. Hear of the stars that have caused a great sensation here - including Marilyn Monroe!
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Prince of Wales Theatre
5m
Now home to The Book of Mormon, the Prince of Wales has had a rich history of comedy & musical spectacles. Famous names who've appeared here include The Beatles, Peter Sellers and Barbara Streisand!
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Shaftesbury Avenue
10m
The road with more theatres than any other! Hear about the history of Shaftesbury Avenue and theatres including The Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim & The Palace.
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Lyric Theatre
5m
The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died...
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Apollo Theatre
5m
The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!
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Gielgud Theatre
5m
Now named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud has seen a few famous faces give their West End debuts. Including Harry Potter himself!
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Sondheim Theatre
5m
Learn the history of Les Miserables, the world's longest-running musical. Also - a few famous faces who debuted here in the 80s!
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Palace Theatre
5m · Admission ticket not included
Once a famous music hall venue, now home to Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. Discover the origin of the phrase 'bring the house down'.
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Ambassadors Theatre
5m
Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors has had a rich theatre history. Legendary theatre stars who debuted here include Vivien Leigh & Paul Robeson.
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St. Martins Theatre
5m
Home of The Mousetrap - the world's longest-running play! Discover the history of this unlikely theatrical hit.
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The Arts Theatre
5m
The West End's smallest theatre. Also once home to the most controversial play of all time!
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Covent Garden
10m
See the legendary Covent Garden Market! Also, London's official Actors Church, street theatre spots and two of the oldest theatre sites in London.
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Royal Ballet and Opera
5m
One of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732. Now home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.
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Fortune Theatre
5m
Home to The Woman in Black - the longest-running horror play ever. Hear of the spooky stories that have occurred during the play's 30+ year history...
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane
5m
The oldest active theatre spot in the West End. Discover the legends of the past who made their names on its legendary stage.
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Lyceum Theatre
5m
Now home to The Lion King, going since 1999 and still a hot ticket! Hear of the leading actors of the Victorian era who once dominated the Lyceum's stage - Sir Henry Irving & Dame Ellen Terry - and also the genesis of a famous gothic horror creation.
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National Theatre
10m
Hear about the history of our National Theatre. Also, the founder of the National, Laurence Olivier, stated the opposite.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
15m
Discover the history of Bankside - where Shakespeare made his name. See the famous reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe and a final top-secret theatre location!
