Best Theatres in London Launch Map

Gielgud Theatre,
Shaftesbury Avenue
Soho
W1D
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Gielgud Theatre
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Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D
From the outside, the Gielgud Theatre is an impressive sight, towering four storeys over Shaftesbury Avenue, its height further emphasized by the turret on top.... More
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Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D
From the outside, the Gielgud Theatre is an impressive sight, towering four storeys over Shaftesbury Avenue, its height further emphasized by the turret on top.... More

Prince Edward Theatre,
Old Compton Street
Soho
W1D
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Prince Edward Theatre
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Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D
The Prince Edward Theatre was designed by Edward Stone and opened in 1930 with a performance of the musical ‘Rio Rita’. Just a few years... More
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Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D
The Prince Edward Theatre was designed by Edward Stone and opened in 1930 with a performance of the musical ‘Rio Rita’. Just a few years... More

Royal Court Theatre,
Sloane Square
Belgravia
SW1W
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Royal Court Theatre
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Sloane Square, Belgravia, London SW1W
Dedicated to putting on new work and discovering new voices, the Royal Court Theatre was seen as 'the most important theatre in Europe' by no... More
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Sloane Square, Belgravia, London SW1W
Dedicated to putting on new work and discovering new voices, the Royal Court Theatre was seen as 'the most important theatre in Europe' by no... More

Shaftesbury Theatre,
210 Shaftesbury Avenue
Covent Garden
WC2H
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Shaftesbury Theatre
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210 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was... More
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210 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was... More

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre,
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside
Bankside
SE1
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
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21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam... More
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21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam... More

The Old Red Lion Theatre,
418 St John Street
Clerkenwell
EC1V
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The Old Red Lion Theatre
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418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a... More
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418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a... More

Old Vic Theatre,
103 The Cut
South Bank
SE1
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Old Vic Theatre
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103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From... More
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103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From... More

The Young Vic,
66 The Cut
South Bank
SE1
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The Young Vic
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66 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1
Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide... More
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66 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1
Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide... More

Victoria Palace Theatre,
Victoria Street
Victoria
SW1E
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Victoria Palace Theatre
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Victoria Street, Victoria, London SW1E
The exterior of the Victoria Palace is among the most impressive of any theatre in London. Before the advent of air travel, the giant arch,... More
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Victoria Street, Victoria, London SW1E
The exterior of the Victoria Palace is among the most impressive of any theatre in London. Before the advent of air travel, the giant arch,... More

Wyndham's Theatre,
Charing Cross Road
Soho
WC2H
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Wyndham's Theatre
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Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H
Wyndham's Theatre opened in Charing Cross Road on 16th November 1899 and was owned by Charles Wyndham. One of its biggest hits was Sandy Wilson's... More
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Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H
Wyndham's Theatre opened in Charing Cross Road on 16th November 1899 and was owned by Charles Wyndham. One of its biggest hits was Sandy Wilson's... More

Riverside Studios Theatre,
101 Queen Caroline Street
W6
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Riverside Studios Theatre
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101 Queen Caroline Street, W6
Riverside Studios, Hammersmith's historic 86-year-old arts centre, includes two theatre spaces. With tiered seating for 200, Studio 3 is the smaller of the two while... More
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101 Queen Caroline Street, W6
Riverside Studios, Hammersmith's historic 86-year-old arts centre, includes two theatre spaces. With tiered seating for 200, Studio 3 is the smaller of the two while... More

Polka Children's Theatre,
240 The Broadway
SW19
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Polka Children's Theatre
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240 The Broadway, SW19
The Wimbledon-based Polka Children's Theatre is one of the few venues in the UK which produces and directs work solely for kids. Opened in 1979,... More
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240 The Broadway, SW19
The Wimbledon-based Polka Children's Theatre is one of the few venues in the UK which produces and directs work solely for kids. Opened in 1979,... More

Barbican Theatre,
Silk Street
City
EC2Y
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Barbican Theatre
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance... More
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance... More

Theatre Royal Drury Lane,
Catherine Street
Covent Garden
WC2B
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on... More
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Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on... More

Royal Opera House,
Bow Street
Covent Garden
WC2E
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Royal Opera House
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Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
The Royal Opera House building is closed to the public from Tuesday 17th March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and all performances are cancelled... More
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Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E
The Royal Opera House building is closed to the public from Tuesday 17th March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and all performances are cancelled... More

Battersea Arts Centre (BAC),
Old Town Hall, Lavender Hill, Battersea
SW11
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Battersea Arts Centre (BAC)
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Old Town Hall, Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11
Carrying many of London's best fringe productions, the Battersea Arts Centre is one of the best off-West End theatres in the capital. A Grade II... More
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Old Town Hall, Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11
Carrying many of London's best fringe productions, the Battersea Arts Centre is one of the best off-West End theatres in the capital. A Grade II... More

Fortune Theatre,
Russell Street
Covent Garden
WC2B
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Fortune Theatre
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Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B
The first theatre built after World War I is an astonishing piece of architecture. Built in 1922-4, it preceded the arrival of the Art Deco... More
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Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B
The first theatre built after World War I is an astonishing piece of architecture. Built in 1922-4, it preceded the arrival of the Art Deco... More

Theatre 503,
503 Battersea Park Road
SW11
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Theatre 503
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503 Battersea Park Road, SW11
Originally created by the team behind the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill, the 503 is a well-designed theatre nestled above the busy Latchmere pub on... More
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503 Battersea Park Road, SW11
Originally created by the team behind the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill, the 503 is a well-designed theatre nestled above the busy Latchmere pub on... More

Little Angel Theatre,
14 Dagmar Passage
Islington
N1
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Little Angel Theatre
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14 Dagmar Passage, Islington, London N1
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and... More
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14 Dagmar Passage, Islington, London N1
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and... More

London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO),
St Martin's Lane
Covent Garden
WC2N
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London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling... More
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St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling... More

Theatre Peckham,
Havil Street
SE5
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Theatre Peckham
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Havil Street, SE5
In the heart of Borough, behind Southwark Town Hall, the Peckham Theatre offers theatre workshops especially aimed at children and young people in the borough.... More
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Havil Street, SE5
In the heart of Borough, behind Southwark Town Hall, the Peckham Theatre offers theatre workshops especially aimed at children and young people in the borough.... More

Palace Theatre,
Shaftesbury Avenue
Soho
W1A
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Palace Theatre
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Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1A
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited... More
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Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1A
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited... More

Playhouse Theatre,
Northumberland Avenue
Westminster
WC2N
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Playhouse Theatre
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Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More
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Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More

Puppet Theatre Barge,
Opp 35 Blomfield Road, Little Venice
W9
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Puppet Theatre Barge
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Opp 35 Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9
For a completely different kind of theatre experience, hop on board the Puppet Theatre Barge. Launched in 1982, this floating puppet theatre has 50 seats... More
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Opp 35 Blomfield Road, Little Venice, W9
For a completely different kind of theatre experience, hop on board the Puppet Theatre Barge. Launched in 1982, this floating puppet theatre has 50 seats... More

Chiswick Playhouse,
2 Bath Road
W4
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Chiswick Playhouse
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2 Bath Road, W4
Sitting above the Tabard pub in the charming Chiswick neighbourhood, the Chiswick Playhouse is an intimate theatre that aims to bring West End... More
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2 Bath Road, W4
Sitting above the Tabard pub in the charming Chiswick neighbourhood, the Chiswick Playhouse is an intimate theatre that aims to bring West End... More

Theatre Royal Haymarket,
18 Suffolk Street, Haymarket
SW1Y
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Theatre Royal Haymarket
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18 Suffolk Street, Haymarket, SW1Y
The Haymarket Theatre was built by John Potter on the site of the King's Head Inn and the Gun Smith shop in 1702. It has... More
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18 Suffolk Street, Haymarket, SW1Y
The Haymarket Theatre was built by John Potter on the site of the King's Head Inn and the Gun Smith shop in 1702. It has... More

Theatre Royal Stratford East,
Gerry Raffles Square
E15
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Theatre Royal Stratford East
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Gerry Raffles Square, E15
Theatre Royal Stratford East opened in 1884 and became the home of the Theatre Workshop Company in 1954. The first performance ever held here was... More
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Gerry Raffles Square, E15
Theatre Royal Stratford East opened in 1884 and became the home of the Theatre Workshop Company in 1954. The first performance ever held here was... More

Kiln Theatre (formerly Tricycle Theatre),
269 Kilburn High Road
NW6
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Kiln Theatre (formerly Tricycle Theatre)
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269 Kilburn High Road, NW6
After two years of extensive renovations the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn is reborn as the Kiln... More
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269 Kilburn High Road, NW6
After two years of extensive renovations the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn is reborn as the Kiln... More

Upstairs At The Gatehouse,
Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village
N6
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Upstairs At The Gatehouse
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Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, N6
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club.... More
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Hampstead Lane, Highgate Village, N6
This popular pub theatre in Highgate has, over the years, served as a music hall, cinema, Masonic lodge and a jazz and folk music club.... More

Criterion Theatre,
218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus
Soho
W1V
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Criterion Theatre
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218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, London W1V
The tiny entrance of the Criterion Theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is... More
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218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, London W1V
The tiny entrance of the Criterion Theatre is almost invisible among the massive advertisements, traffic and crowds of Piccadilly Circus. To ignore it, however, is... More
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