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Theatres

1. His Majesty's Theatre

9.0
Haymarket, London, Greater London
Theater · Piccadilly · 131 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Opened as the Queen’s Theatre in 1705 by playwright and architect Sir John Vanbrugh, in 1986 it hosted the world premiere of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, and it’s been on ever since.

2. Adelphi Theatre

9.0
411-412 The Strand, London, Greater London
Theater · Charing Cross · 48 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This theatre, opened in 1806, is said to be haunted by the actor William Terriss. He was stabbed to death at the stage door in 1897 by a rival actor, who blamed Terriss for keeping him out of work.

3. Savoy Theatre

8.9
Savoy Ct (The Strand), London, Greater London
Theater · Charing Cross · 38 tips and reviews

The Criterion CollectionThe Criterion Collection: A portal into the world of The Mikado and other works by Gilbert and Sullivan, this theater is home to much of the joyful--and sometimes painful--artistic process depicted in Mike Leigh's Topsy-Turvy. Read more.

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4. Cambridge Theatre

8.5
Seven Dials, 32-34 Earlham St, London, Greater London
Theater · Holborn and Covent Garden · 35 tips and reviews

Jesus P.Jesus PEREZ ESCUDERO: The size of the theater allows you to enjoy the Chicago's performance so much. You feel the real musical in front of your face!

5. Garrick Theatre

7.8
Charing Cross Rd, London, Greater London
Theater · Leicester Square · 24 tips and reviews

OggiGunadi M.OggiGunadi Mawahiburahman: Interesting, it saying the theather occupied by the ghost who previously worked in theater in the past ( read in the plakat in front of theater)

6. Harold Pinter Theatre

8.5
6 Panton St, London, Greater London
Theater · Piccadilly · 29 tips and reviews

Narnia FansNarnia Fans: Narnia actor Ben Barnes (Caspian) stared in Birdsong at this theater. He attended the world premiere of Voyage of the Dawn Treader, but missed seeing the queen because he left to perform in Birdsong. Read more.

Peacock Theatre is one of Theatres.

7. Peacock Theatre

7.8
Portugal St (Kingsway), London, Greater London
Theater · City of Westminster · 25 tips and reviews

8. Ambassadors Theatre

8.0
West St, London, Greater London
Theater · Holborn and Covent Garden · 24 tips and reviews

Julia W.Julia Willis: It's a small theater. "Stomp" performed outstanding!

9. Lyric Theatre

7.8
29 Shaftesbury Ave., London, Greater London
Theater · Soho · 43 tips and reviews

DAZED AND CONFUSEDDAZED AND CONFUSED: Lyric Theatre put on a wide variety of shows every week and is bang on central if you fancy going out after. We'd encore-age you to check it out!

10. Noel Coward Theatre

8.7
85 St. Martin's Ln (St Martin’s Lane), London, Greater London
Theater · Leicester Square · 32 tips and reviews

Charlotte R.Charlotte Ryan: See Deathtrap. Brilliant.

Dominion Theatre is one of Theatres.

11. Dominion Theatre

8.8
268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, London, Greater London
Theater · Bloomsbury · 63 tips and reviews

12. Wyndham's Theatre

8.8
Charing Cross Rd, London, Greater London
Theater · Leicester Square · 32 tips and reviews

Alex F.Alex Facey: Go see Avenue Q! It's hilarious, brilliant show. Read more.

Novello Theatre is one of Theatres.

13. Novello Theatre

8.9
5 Aldwych, London, Greater London
Theater · Charing Cross · 46 tips and reviews

Whatsonstage.comWhatsonstage.com: Cameron Mackintosh's first musical for a decade starring Sarah Lancashire and Reece Shearsmith, Betty Blue Eyes has been adapted from Alan Bennet's 'A Private Function' and has enjoyed rave reviews Read more.

Shaftesbury Theatre is one of Theatres.

14. Shaftesbury Theatre

8.6
210 Shaftesbury Avenue (at High Holborn), London, Greater London
Theater · Holborn and Covent Garden · 42 tips and reviews

Whatsonstage.comWhatsonstage.com: Featuring a star-studded cast including Justin Lee Collins, Shayne Ward and Oliver Thompsett, Rock of Ages is a Rock musical classic from 80s bands, including Whitesnake and Journey Read more.

15. The London Palladium

8.7
1-4 Argyll St, Soho, Greater London
Theater · 53 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This theatre was famous in the 1940s and 50s for hosting big American names like Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jnr, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby.

16. Gillian Lynne Theatre

8.5
166 Drury Ln (Parker St), London, Greater London
Theater · Holborn and Covent Garden · 31 tips and reviews

Matthew N.Matthew Ncube: You must see War Horse

17. Prince of Wales Theatre

9.1
31 Coventry St, London, Greater London
Theater · Piccadilly · 144 tips and reviews

gavin n.gavin nugent: Home of Mamma Mia! Read more.

18. Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

9.1
Catherine St (at Russell St), London, Greater London
Theater · Covent · 66 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: London’s oldest theatre is in its fourth incarnation. The third burned down in 1809. It is said to be one of the world’s most haunted theatres, so watch out for ‘The Man in Grey’!

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19. Big Fish on Broadway

250 W 52nd St (Neil Simon Theatre), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 4 tips and reviews