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West End theatre is mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres in and near the West End of London. Along with New York City's Broadway theatre, West End theatre represents the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. Seeing a West End show is a common tourist activity in London.
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Aug 31, 2022 · West End history: A beginner’s guide to Theatreland. Read all about the momentous historical events in the West End. Sophie Thomas 31 August, 2021, 04:47. Over the years, London’s West End has transformed massively. Some of the capital’s oldest theatres are now unrecognisable; the landscape of central London has changed greatly.
The West End’s oldest theatre which is still in use today is Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which opened in 1663. It was a huge success with the King, Charles II, and it’s been a royal favourite ever since. In fact, it’s the first place people heard both the National Anthem and Rule Britannia.
Home. West End Theatre History. Explore the history of London’s theatres with our West End Theatre History Guide. London theatre is steeped in history, from Shakespeare’s London theatres in the Elizabeth era, to Jacobean, Regency, the roaring Twenties, post War and beyond.
London’s West End Theatres are some of the most historic and prestigious in the world, with a long history that spans centuries and is intricately woven into the daily life of London.
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