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The theatre is a great way to spend any evening; sitting in a large auditorium facing the lit stage where some of the world’s most talented performers act live in front of you. In London, these performers could be famous Hollywood actors as well as some well known faces from our own country. In 2008 and 2009 some of the faces to appear in West End Shows have included James McAvoy, Sir Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart, Josh Hartnett, David Tennant, Matthew Horne, Imelda Staunton, Rowan Atkinson, Gareth Gates, Jude Law, Kenneth Branagh, Kevin Spacey, Robert Webb and Judi Dench. It means that actors and performers we have been impressed with on the silver screen can be seen with our very own eyes doing what they do best.
Millions of people come from all over the globe to witness what the world of theatreland has to offer, with over forty different venues, some of which so close together it’s like a community. They are attracted to the high quality shows that are on offer because they are the best, for the West End is the high point for any theatrical offering. It is here that you could witness some great shows including We Will Rock You, Joseph, The Lion King, Avenue Q, Chicago, Grease, Billy Elliot, Les Miserables, Stomp, Oliver!, Mamma Mia!, Blood Brothers, Hairspray, Dirty Dancing, Wicked, Carousel, Thriller – Live, Jersey Boys, Mousetrap, Woman in Black, The Phantom of the Opera and more.
All of this is possible in theatres that have survived the decades and in some cases centuries to bring audiences everything they want in entertainment. From the Adelphi Theatre to the world famous Old Vic where Kevin Spacey is the Artistic Director, there is something for everyone, with other venues such as The Apollo Theatre, The Dominion Theatre, The Cambridge Theatre, The New Ambassadors Theatre, The Comedy Theatre, The National Theatres Olivier, Lyttelton and Cottesloe, The Royal Court and many more world famous performance spaces.
Some of the shows have even managed to stand the test of time themselves. The Mousetrap is now in its 52nd year whilst musicals such as Blood Brothers, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables have been going strong since the 1980s.
Theatre is an exciting place, whether you are visiting a venue in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester or London, so make sure you book those theatre tickets for your favourite show now before its too late!
