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Watching a play unfold on stage is an exciting experience. The actors bring their story lines alive. They draw you into a world in which anything can and normally does happen. Even if you're familiar with a play, you've no guarantee that a few unexpected twists won't find their way into this retelling of the story. It's what makes stage plays so watchable.
London's main theatre district is located in the heart of the West End of the city centre, and is traditionally defined by The Strand to the south, Oxford Street to the north, Regent Street to the west, and Kingsway to the east although The South Bank Complex is now considered by some to be part of it |
| Prominent theatre streets include Drury Lane, Shaftesbury Avenue, and The Strand. This area contains approximately forty large theatres and is often referred to as Theatreland. The works staged are predominantly musicals, classic or middle brow plays, and comedy performances.
Most of the theatres in "Theatreland" are of late Victorian or Edwardian construction, and they are privately owned. Most of them have great character, and the largest and best maintained are splendid, featuring grand neo-classical, romanesque, or Victorian facades and luxurious, detailed interior design and decoration.
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Transport to London Theatres
The ideal way to travel to London theatres is by public transport. The London Underground or London buses will deliver you within a five-minute walk of most West End theatres. For specific information call London Transport on 020 7222 1234 (24 Hours), check the Transport for London website or check the show listings on this site. For general information on London transport please see below. |
London Tube
The last tube trains leave central London Underground stations at approximately 12.30am Monday to Sunday (just before midnight Sundays). Check the 'first and last train times' poster displayed in the station ticket hall or ask a member of staff.
London Buses
'Daytime' buses nearly all run to around midnight, then night buses take over. Most late night buses leave Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus beginning at 12:00 midnight and run at intervals all night long. Buses are safe and will take you to most areas of Greater London.
London Taxis
The most reliable taxis to take are licensed London taxis (known as black cabs because that is their most common colour.)
National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 (24 hours) provide information for all rail services throughout Great Britain. Here at Computicket.co.uk we offer great value train tickets. To get your tickets and save up to 80% - Click Here
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