Theatreland: London's answer to Broadway
Theatreland: London's answer to Broadway
Theatreland: London's answer to Broadway
From the tantalising Tate Modern to the sublime Houses of Parliament, London is among the world's leading cities of culture.
Furthermore, the wealth of fine eateries, bars and clubs draw crowds to the UK capital in their millions, and the "bright lights, big city" atmosphere emanating from Piccadilly Circus is London's answer to New York's illustrious Times Square
But the comparison between London and New York extends further than neon-lit displays. Piccadilly Circus is situated in London's West End, otherwise known as Theatreland', and alongside Broadway in the Big Apple, West End theatres are regarded as being among the top live performance theatre destinations in the English-speaking world, attracting in the region of fifteen million people every year.
The most notable theatres in Theatreland are located along Drury Lane, Shaftsbury Avenue and The Strand. As many as forty theatres operate at any given time, showing everything from classics and musicals to comedy and contemporary shows.
To fully convey the popularity of London's Theatreland district, it's worth noting a few interesting tidbits regarding the longevity of some of the shows.
The Mousetrap', by Agatha Christie, is the longest running play in the world. It was performed at the Ambassador's Theatre for 22 years starting in 1952, and it then moved next door to the St. Martin's Theatre where it is still going strong today.
A number of other well-regarded shows such as Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Blood Brothers and Cats are all well into their third decade in venues across the city's West End.
London's theatres, however, aren't restricted to the main Theatreland district. If you're looking for something a little different from the main theatre thoroughfare, there are countless other venues worth exploring, such as the Old Vic, the Royal Court Theatre and the Almeida Theatre.
And a special mention must go to perhaps one of the most interesting live performance venues of them all - Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, which is a short stroll from the main Theatreland district.
The theatre is a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre, built by William Shakespeare's playing company in the sixteenth century. Today, the Globe Theatre hosts many new productions of Shakespeare classics.
London is one of the top city-destinations in the world for culture-vultures. With some plays performing for over half a century, it's easy to see why London theatres are held in such high regard. And for London hotels west end theatres and bustling bars, you really are spoilt for choice in Theatreland.
Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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