Articles related to "London Theatres"

London's theatres have a long history, from the original Globe Theatre in the 16th-century to the more than fifty theatres in the West End today.

With summer holidays fast approaching it's time to plan interesting days out. Apply now for free back-stage tours of two of London's most iconic and historic theatres.

One of the three great London theatres protected under the Preservation Act, reserved for buildings of great architectural or historic importance.

Queen Elizabeth fully supported the theatre but the London politicians did not, so traditional venues were utilized by acting companies.

Queen Victoria held great appreciation for the performance arts, and did not hesitate to comment on the presentations.

Take an Underground train to Covent Garden. Ask an employee at the exit for a map of Covent Garden. (It's free) and make your way to the historic Seven Dials area.

The English theatre of the Victorian age remains notorious in the annals of theatre history for its excesses in production, but this extravagance has historical roots.

During these credit crunched times, a night at the theatre may seem like an extravagant luxury, but money saving options are plentiful for locals.

An eighteenth century household, a timid suitor, some stolen jewels and a girl pretending to be a barmaid... it's Oliver Goldsmith's "She Stoops To Conquer"

Smock Alley Theatre was the first playhouse built in Dublin (1662) after the Restoration.

Soho has an interesting history. From being just a rural track hundreds of years ago it has developed over time into one of the most cosmopolitan areas in the city.

For each performance at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London there are 700 cheap seats on offer, for which visitors pay a bargain theatre ticket price of £5

For forty years, West End theatre was dominated by a remarkable character who shied away from self-publicity: Binkie Beaumont of 'HM Tennents'.

Sights you may have missed - paths you may not have trodden - from the Da Vinci Code to Samuel Johnson's favourite pub. London is the tourist capital of the world.