Embark on a captivating walking tour of London’s West End and South Bank, delving into 400 years of theatrical history. Explore iconic theatres, uncovering the biggest names, greatest successes, and infamous disasters. Don’t miss this immersive journey through the world’s theatre capital!
- London Coliseum - Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!
- Duke of York’s Theatre - Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!
- Noel Coward Theatre - Hear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.
- Wyndham’s Theatre - Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre. See the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!
- Leicester Square - 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.
- Haymarket Theatre Royal - A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There’s also rumour of a haunting…
- His Majesty’s Theatre London - The second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!
- Harold Pinter Theatre - 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!
- Prince of Wales Theatre - 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!
- Shaftesbury Avenue - 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.
- Lyric Theatre - The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died…
- Apollo Theatre - The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!
- Gielgud Theatre - Now named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud has seen a few famous faces give their West End debuts. Including Harry Potter himself!
- Sondheim Theatre - Learn the history of Les Miserables, the world’s longest-running musical. Also - a few famous faces who debuted here in the 80s!
- Palace Theatre - Once a famous music hall venue, now home to Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. Discover the origin of the phrase ‘bring the house down’.
- Ambassadors Theatre - Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors has had a rich theatre history. Legendary theatre stars who debuted here include Vivien Leigh & Paul Robeson.
- St. Martins Theatre - Home of The Mousetrap - the world’s longest-running play! Discover the history of this unlikely theatrical hit.
- The Arts Theatre - The West End’s smallest theatre. Also once home to the most controversial play of all time!
- Covent Garden - See the legendary Covent Garden Market! Also, London’s official Actors Church, street theatre spots and two of the oldest theatre sites in London.
- Royal Opera House - One of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732. Now home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.
- Fortune Theatre - 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…
- Theatre Royal Drury Lane - The oldest active theatre spot in the West End. Discover the legends of the past who made their names on its legendary stage.
- Lyceum Theatre - 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.
- National Theatre - Hear about the history of our National Theatre. Also, the founder of the National, Laurence Olivier, stated the opposite.
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - 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!
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- Access to historic programmes
- Viewing of theatre artefacts
Embark on a journey spanning four centuries of theatrical history in the world’s theatre hub! Explore the West End and the South Bank, getting acquainted with the biggest stars, biggest hits, and unforgettable missteps.
The theatres featured in this tour are: The Coliseum, Duke of York’s, Noel Coward, Wyndham’s, Her Majesty’s, Theatre Royal Haymarket, Harold Pinter, Prince of Wales, Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim, Palace, Ambassadors, St Martins, The Arts, ROH, Fortune, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Lyceum, The National, Shakespeare’s Globe…plus a mysterious final stop kept under wraps!
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