Theatres

Discover where to see the best of London's theatre and musicals. People come from far and wide to see famous West End shows and London's biggest plays and musicals and the British capital is home to many famous theatres.

London Entertainment and Theatres

• West End Theaters: London’s West End is world-renowned for its theatre productions, offering everything from long-running musicals like The Lion King and Les Misérables to innovative plays and comedies. It’s the heart of the city’s performing arts scene.

• Live Music Venues: London’s music scene is vibrant, with iconic venues like the Royal Albert Hall, which hosts classical performances, and The O2 Arena, known for large-scale concerts. Smaller venues in areas like Camden and Brixton feature indie and rock bands.

• Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre: A faithful reconstruction of the original Elizabethan playhouse where Shakespeare’s plays were performed. Visitors can watch performances of the Bard’s works or take guided tours.

Savoy TheatreOpened on 10 October 1881, the Savoy Theatre has a seating capacity of 1158 and is situated in...

New London TheatreThe New London Theatre is a West End playhouse with a seating capacity of 1024. The site was...

Sadler's Wells TheatreThe present-day Sadler's Wells Theatre is the sixth on the site since 1683. It is a performing...

The Barbican CentreThe Barbican Centre in London is the largest world-class performing arts centre in the whole...

Unicorn TheatreThe Unicorn Theatre in Southwark targets audiences aged 2–21. The theatre opened in 2005...

Regent's Park Open Air TheatreAn auditorium with a difference! The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has been running since...

The Roundhouse TheatreThe Roundhouse was built in 1847 for a railway turntable. It has since then become a...

Adelphi TheatreThe Adelphi Theatre is a London West End theatre, located on the Strand which has a seating...

London Coliseum TheatreThe London Coliseum opened in 1904 and it is the home of the English National Opera. It was...

Prince of Wales TheatreThe Prince of Wales Theatre was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937. It has a seating...

The Old Vic TheatreThe Old Vic Theatre was established back in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, it was renamed...

National TheatreVisit the National Theatre on London's South Bank where you can enjoy tours of the three...

The Young Vic TheatreDid you know? The New Vic theatre is located on The Cut just down the road from the Old Vic,...

Shakespeare's GlobeShakespeare's Globe takes you on an adventure back in time. It is a reconstruction of the...

The Royal Albert HallOpened in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has a humongous seating capacity for up to 5272 people....

Palace TheatreThe magnificent Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue is home to the award-winning West End...

Her Majesty's TheatreWith a seating capacity of 1216, this world-class West End theatre is located in the City of...

Apollo Victoria TheatreThe Apollo Victoria is a world-famous West End theatre which has seating for 2304 people and...

Lyric TheatreThe Lyric Theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End has a seating capacity...

Novello TheatreA West End theatre in the City of Westminster, the Novello Theatre in Aldwych has a seating...

Cambridge TheatreOpened in 1930, the Cambridge Theatre is known to be one of the youngest and most eye-catching...

Queen's TheatreThe Queen's Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, London is a West End...

Prince Edward TheatreNorth of Leicester Square in the city of Westminster, the famous West End Prince Edward...

Lyceum TheatreWith seating for 2100 viewers, the origins of the Lyceum Theatre date back to 1765. The Lyceum...

Royal Opera HouseThe Royal Opera House in London aims to enhance the lives of people through opera and ballet....

Theatre Royal, HaymarketThe West End Theatre Royal, Haymarket in the City of Westminster dates back as far as 1720,...

Theatre Royal, Drury LaneThe Theatre Royal Drury Lane has provided entertainment for the masses since 1663 and has been...

London PalladiumThe London Palladium is a venue to which all performers aspire and has hosted more annual...