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London plays host to all the world's major plays and musical
productions, often they premiere here too. The theatres are mainly clustered
in the West End (the area has recently been named "Theatreland"
by some) and most are easily reachable by public transport. The price
of tickets can differ dramatically, depending on where you get them
from, when the performance is and what your seating arrangement is.
The cheapest tickets are usually matinees in the week, while the more
expensive ones are for weekend evening performances. Try you luck with
the half prices ticket stalls, several of which can be found in and
around Leicester Square. Or if you prefer to be more organised, book
a ticket online via the official websites or official ticket offices.
Please note that more than often, you will be charged a booking fee.
Plays
London has much to offer to the lover of theatre and plays.
There are many theatre groups throughout the city, ranging from the
famous and worldwide renowned RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) to small
independent theatre groups who do it purely for fun and as a hobby.
Below is a short list of some of the better known plays and venues.
As always, please check the press for completely up to date information.
Barbican Centre (http://www.barbican.org.uk)
Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS.
Currently showing: Various (Europe's largest multi-arts and conference
venue).
Tube: Barbican/Moorgate. Box office: 0845 120 7511.
Air conditioning in places. Disabled access available. Many facilities
and amenities available.
Haymarket Theatre (http://www.trh.co.uk/)
Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT.
Currently Showing: A Woman Of No Importance.
From 11th February 2004 - When Harry Met Sally.
Tube: Piccadilly Circus. Box office: 020 7930 8890
Capacity: 888. Air conditioning. Disabled access available.
National Theatre (http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk)
South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
Currently showing: Various (One of London's most important multi-arts
and conference venues).
Tube: Waterloo. Box office 020 7452 3000.
Capacity: 1,160, 890 and 400. Air conditioning. Disabled access available.
Old Vic Theatre (http://www.oldvictheatre.com)
The Cut, London, SE1 8NB.
Currently showing: Of Mice And Men.
Tube: Waterloo. Box office: 020 7928 7616.
Capacity: 1,067. Air conditioning. Disabled access available. No facilities
for hard of hearing.
Queen's Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1V 8BA.
Currently showing: Shakespeare's Taming Of the Shrew/The Tamed Tamed.
From 12th April 2004: Les Miserables.
Tube: Piccadilly Circus. Box office: 020 7494 5040.
Capacity: 990. Air conditioning. Disabled access available.
Sadler's Wells (http://www.sadlerswells.com)
Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN.
Currently showing: Various shows from Flamenco to opera.
Tube: Angel. Box office: 0870 737 7737.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (http://www.shakespeares-globe.org)
New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9ED.
Currently showing: Romeo and Juliet/Much Ado About Nothing.
Tube: Southwark/London Bridge. Box office: 020 7401 9919.
St. Martins Theatre (http://www.vpsmvaudsav.co.uk/)
West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ.
Currently showing: The Mousetrap (http://www.vpsmvaudsav.co.uk).
Tube: Leicester Square/Covent Garden. Box office: 020 7836 1443/0870
162 8787.
Air conditioning. Disabled access available. No facilities for hard
of hearing.
Wyndham's Theatre (http://www.theambassadors.com)
Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H ODA.
Currently showing: Dinner.
Tube Leicester Square. Box office: 020 7369 1736.
Musicals
Below is a list of the most popular and well known musicals
which are playing in Central London. Please check the press (e.g. London
Timeout) or internet (e.g. http://www.londontheatre.co.uk)
for the most up to date information. For cheap tickets for many of the
shows, we recommend going to Leicester Square and try to purchase tickets
from the official half price ticket booth on the south side. But get
there early to get the best deals of the day!
Anything Goes
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Theatre, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF.
Tube: Covent Garden. Box office: 020 7494 5000.
Capacity: 2,205. No air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red
or loop sound amplification.
Blood Brothers
Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H OJP.
Tube: Tottenham Court Road. Box office: 020 7369 1733.
Capacity: 1,000. No air conditioning. Disabled access available. No
facilities for hard of hearing.
Bombay Dreams
Apollo Victoria Theatre, Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG.
Tube: Victoria. Box office: 0870 4000 650. Information: 020 7834 6318.
Capacity: 1,524 (50 standing). Air conditioning. Disabled access available.
Chicago
Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London, WC2E 7NA.
Tube: Charing Cross. Box office: 020 7344 0055.
Capacity: 1,480. Air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red
or loop sound amplification.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
London Palladium, Argyll Street , London, W1A 3AB.
Tube: Oxford Circus. Box office: 020 7494 5570.
Capacity: 2,286. Air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red
or loop sound amplification.
Fame: The Musical
Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF.
Tube: Holborn/Covent Garden. Box office: 0870 4000 805.
Capacity: 1,176. Air conditioning. Disabled access available.
Jerry Springer - The Opera
Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street, London, WC2 9HH.
Tube: Covent Garden. Box office: 020 7494 5549.
Capacity: 1,283. Disabled access available.
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
New London Theatre, Drury Lane, London, WC2 5PW.
Tube: Holborn. Box office: 0870 899 3338.
Air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red or loop sound
amplification.
Les Miserables
Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1V 8AY.
(Transfers to Queens Theatre, 12 April 2004).
Tube: Leicester Square. Box office: 020 7434 0909.
Capacity: 1,400. No air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red
or loop sound amplification.
Lyon King
Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7DA.
Tube: Covent Garden. Box office: 0870 243 9000.
Air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red or loop sound
amplification.
Mama Mia
Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS.
(Until 22 May 2004, then moves to Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry
Street, London W1V 8AS).
Tube: Leicester Square/Tottenham Court Road. Box office: 020 7447 5400.
Capacity: 1,618. Air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red
or loop sound amplification.
Phantom Of The Opera
Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QL.
Tube: Piccadilly Circus. Box office: 020 7494 5400.
Capacity: 1,216. Air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red
or loop sound amplification.
All's Well That Ends Well
Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1V 8AR.
Tube Piccadilly Circus. Box office: 0870 890 1105.
Capacity: 889. Air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red
or loop sound amplification.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Shaftesbury Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP.
Tube: Holborn. Box office: 0870 906 3798.
Capacity: 1,400. Air conditioning. Disabled access available. Infra-red
or loop sound amplification.
Tonight's The Night
Victoria Palace, Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5EA.
Tube: Victoria. Box office: 020 7834 1317.
Capacity: 1,517. No air conditioning. Disabled access available.
We Will Rock You
Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, London, W1P OAG.
Tube: Tottenham Court Road. Box office: 020 7413 3546.
Capacity: 2,001. No air conditioning. Disabled access available. No
facilities for hard of hearing.
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