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Encyclopedia > List of London venues
The Adelphi Theatre in 2006, with Evita logos
The Adelphi Theatre in 2006, with Evita logos

This is a partial list of entertainment venues in London. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

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Theatres

The majority of London's commercial "theatre land" is situated around Shaftesbury Avenue, the Strand and nearby streets in the West End. The theatres are receiving houses, and often major productions from the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, can be seen here. (See the article "West End theatre"). Shaftesbury Avenue is a major London street, named after Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, that runs in a north-easterly direction from Piccadilly Circus to New Oxford Street, crossing Charing Cross Road at Cambridge Circus. ... Strand, May 2001 St. ... The interior of Covent Garden Market in the West End The West End of London is an area of central London, containing many of the citys major tourist attractions, businesses, and administrative headquarters. ... A receiving house is a theatre which does not produce its own repertoire but instead receives touring theatre companies, usually for a brief period such as three nights or a full week. ... The Royal National Theatre from Waterloo Bridge The Royal National Theatre is a building complex and theatre company located on the South Bank in London, England immediately east of the southern end of Waterloo Bridge. ... Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon The Royal Shakespeare Company is a British theatre company. ... West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre in London, or sometimes more specifically for shows staged in the large theatres of Londons Theatreland. Along with New Yorks Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in...


The following list also includes the major non-commercial theatres in London, many of which are to be found beyond the West End.


West End theatres


The Adam brothers Adelphi Buildings in an 18th-century print; the terrace stood upon riverfront warehousing. ... Aldwych Theatre in April 2007 The Aldwych Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Aldwych in the City of Westminster. ... The Ambassadors Theatre in April 2007 The Ambassadors Theatre (formerly the New Ambassadors Theatre), is a West End theatre located in West Street, near Charing Cross Road in the City of Westminster. ... Entrance February 2005 This article is about the London theatre. ... The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a West End theatre on Wilton Road near Victoria station in London. ... Jerry Springer – The Opera at the Cambridge Theatre The Cambridge Theatre in London is a modern theatre, facing Seven Dials, built using steel and concrete and is notable for its elegant and clean lines of design. ... Churchill Theatre in London Borough of Bromley, England opened in 1977 and seats 785. ... The London Coliseum The Coliseum Theatre is one of Londons largest and best equipped theatres, opening in 1904. ... The Royal Comedy Theatre, as it was then known, opened in Londons West End on October 15, 1881. ... The Criterion Theatre The Criterion Theatre is a theatre situated on Piccadilly Circus in the West End of London. ... The Dominion Theatre The Dominion Theatre is a theatre in London located on Tottenham Court Road close to St Giles Circus and Centre Point Tower. ... The Donmar Warehouse is a small theatre in the Covent Garden area of the West End of London. ... The interior of the third and largest theatre to stand at Drury Lane, c. ... The Duchess Theatre The theatre opened on 25th November, 1929 and is one of the smallest proscenium arched West End theatres. ... The Duke of Yorks Theatre in London, UK, opened on 10 September 1892 with Wedding Eve, was built for Frank Wyatt and his wife, Violet Melnotte. ... The Fortune Theatre is the name of two very different theatres Fortune Theatre, England The 20th Century Venue The Fortune Theatre located in Russell Street, Covent Garden in London, was opened in 1924 and stands on the site of the old Albion Tavern. ... Londons Garrick Theatre was designed by Walter Emden, with CJ Phipps brought in as a consultant to help with the planning on the difficult site, which included an underground river. ... Schillers Don Carlos starring Derek Jacobi as Philip II of Spain at the Gielgud Theatre, February 2005 The Gielgud Theatre, named after British actor John Gielgud, is a West End theatre in Londons Shaftesbury Avenue at the corner of Rupert Street. ... Haymarket Theatre, ca. ... A perfomance at Opera House, Haymarket, predecessor of Her Majestys Theatre in circa 1808. ... External view of the entrance to the ICA from the Mall. ... Jermyn Street Theatre is a performance venue situated on Jermyn Street, London. ... Landor Theatre is a pub theatre in Clapham and is part of the Landor Pub The Landor is also home to a pub quiz, held at 8pm on the first Sunday of the month. ... The London Coliseum The Coliseum Theatre is one of Londons largest and best equipped theatres, opening in 1904. ... The London Palladium in 2004 The London Palladium is one of the most famous of Londons West End theatres. ... The Lyceum Theatre is a theatre located in London, on Wellington Street near Covent Garden in the West End. ... The Lyric Theatre in April 2007 The Lyric Theatre is a West End theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster. ... The Mermaid Theatre, opened in 1959 with a production of Lock Up Your Daughters, was the first theatre built in the City of London since the time of Shakespeare (later theatres were built in the so-called West End, outside the boundaries of the traditional City). ... The New London Theatre is a theatre located on the corners of Drury Lane and Parker Street in the Covent Garden area of London. ... Noël Coward Theatre from a postcard, circa 1905. ... The Novello Theatre is a theatre on Aldwych in the West End of London. ... The Palace Theatre, London, is an imposing red-brick building that dominates the west side of Cambridge Circus, and is located near the intersection of Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road. ... The Phoenix Theatre is a West End theatre in London, England, located on Charing Cross Road (at the corner with Flitcroft Street). ... The Piccadilly Theatre is situated on Denman Street in Londons West End, hidden behind Piccadilly Circus. ... The history of the Players is a microcosm of British theatrical history, and many famous names have appeared on its stage. ... The Playhouse, with hoarding for 2006 production of My Name Is Rachel Corrie The Playhouse Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located in Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square and very close to the river Thames. ... The Prince Edward Theatre is a theatre situated on Old Compton Street, just north of Leicester Square in the West End of London. ... The Prince of Wales Theatre is a theatre located on Coventry Street, London. ... The musical Les Misérables transferred to the Queens Theatre in March 2004 after its run at the Palace Theatre The Queens Theatre is a theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, next to the Gielgud Theatre, as whose twin it was designed by W. G... The Floral Hall of the Royal Opera House The Royal Opera House is a performing arts venue in London. ... The Royal Court Theatre is a non-commercial theatre in Sloane Square, in the Chelsea area of London noted for its contributions to modern theatre. ... Savoy Theatre London, December 2003 The Savoy Theatre, which opened on 10 October 1881, was built by Richard DOyly Carte (1844 - 1901) on the site of the old Savoy Palace in London as a showcase for the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, which became known as the Savoy Operas... The Shaftesbury Theatre is located on Shaftesbury Ave in London, England. ... The Soho Theatre is a West End theatre. ... St. ... The Vaudeville Theatre is a West End theatre on The Strand in the City of Westminster. ... The Victoria Palace Theatre during the 2002 season, showing Cole Porters 1948 musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate Victoria Palace Theatre in 2005, showing Billy Elliott The Victoria Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster. ... We dont have an article called Whitehall Theatre Start this article Search for Whitehall Theatre in. ... The Windmill Theatre, later the Windmill Club, was a famous West End theatre in Great Windmill Street, London. ... Wyndhams Theatre Wyndhams Theatre is a West End theatre, one of two opened by the actor/manager Charles Wyndham (cp Criterion Theatre). ...

Out of West End

Many major important theatres and National venues are sited beyond the traditional West End theatre land. They include the Royal National Theatre on the South Bank; the nearby Young Vic, Old Vic and Globe Theatres; Sadlers Wells in Roseberry Avenue and Barbican Arts Centre to the east; and the Royal Court Theatre in Chelsea. The Royal National Theatre from Waterloo Bridge The Royal National Theatre is a building complex and theatre company located on the South Bank in London, England immediately east of the southern end of Waterloo Bridge. ... The National Theatre is one of the collection of arts buildings that make up the South Bank Centre. ... The Young Vic is a theatre in the South Bank area of central London, which specialises in giving opportunities to young actors and directors. ... The exterior of the Old Vic from the corner of Baylis Road and Waterloo Road. ... This article is about the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare (commonly known as Shakespeares Globe Theatre) and includes information about both the original and its modern reconstruction. ... The present Sadlers Wells Theatre. ... Barbican Arts Centre and lakeside terrace Interior - concert hall foyer; library and gallery above The Barbican Arts Centre opened in 1982, after a long and at times painful gestation which dated right back to the area having been badly bombed during World War II. The Barbican is owned, funded and... The Royal Court Theatre is a non-commercial theatre in Sloane Square, in the Chelsea area of London noted for its contributions to modern theatre. ... Statue of Thomas More on Cheyne Walk. ...


Founded in 1980, the Almeida Theatre has become one of the key theatres in London. ... Islington is an inner-city district in north London. ... The Anna Scher Theatre is a community theatre in Islington, north London. ... Islington is an inner-city district in north London. ... Arcola Theatre is a renowned Fringe theatre on Arcola Street, Dalston, London Borough of Hackney, which aims to create and present high-quality theatre with a social and political relevance to its multicultural local community as well as a wider audience. ... A district within the London Borough of Hackney, roughly between Dalston and Hackney Central. ... Fairfield Halls, ready to receive Tony Hadley and Cindarella on Ice Fairfield Halls is an arts centre in Croydon, London and opened in 1962. ... It has been suggested that Central Croydon be merged into this article or section. ... Barbican Arts Centre and lakeside terrace Interior - concert hall foyer; library and gallery above The Barbican Arts Centre opened in 1982, after a long and at times painful gestation which dated right back to the area having been badly bombed during World War II. The Barbican is owned, funded and... Barons Court Theatre is a pub theatre in W14 and is located in the cellar/vaults below the Curtains Up Pub. ... Categories: Piccadilly Line stations | District Line stations | London Underground stubs ... The Battersea Arts Centre (often abbreviated to BAC) is a performance space near Clapham Junction in Battersea, London which specialises in music and theatre productions. ... Battersea is a place in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ... Brockley Jack Theatre is a pub theatre in Crofton Park and is located behind the Brockley Jack pub Categories: | | ... Brockley is an area of the London Borough of Lewisham in England. ... Brockwell Park is a 128. ... Bush Theatre, based in Shepherds Bush, London, is one of Britains leading new writing theatres. ... Shepherds Bush is a district in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham situated 4. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Catford[1] is an area in the London Borough of Lewisham, England. ... The Chelsea Theatre is a theatre in London, England on the Kings Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. ... Statue of Thomas More on Cheyne Walk. ... Categories: Buildings and structures stubs | Cultural and educational buildings in London | Theatre in London ... Holborn (pronounced ho-bun or ho-burn) is a place in London, named after a tributary to the river Fleet that flowed through the area, the Hole-bourne (the stream in the hollow). ... The Drill Hall is a theatrical venue in Bloomsbury in London, just to the east of Tottenham Court Road. ... Holborn (pronounced ho-bun or ho-burn) is a place in London, named after a tributary to the river Fleet that flowed through the area, the Hole-bourne (the stream in the hollow). ... Erith Playhouse is a non-professional theatre based in Erith, Kent, United Kingdom. ... ‹ The template below has been proposed for deletion. ... The Etcetera Theatre is a fringe venue for theatre and comedy, situated above The Oxford Arms pub in North Londons Camden. ... Camden is the name of several places in the United States of America: Camden, Alabama Camden, Arkansas Camden, Delaware Camden County, Georgia Camden, Indiana Camden, Maine Camden, Michigan Camden, New Jersey Camden County, New Jersey Camden (village), New York Camden (town), New York Camden, Ohio Camden, South Carolina Camden, Tennessee... This article is about the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare (commonly known as Shakespeares Globe Theatre) and includes information about both the original and its modern reconstruction. ... Shakespeare redirects here. ... The Greenwich Theatre is a local theatre located in Crooms Hill close to the centre of Greenwich in south-east London. ... Greenwich is a town, now part of the south eastern urban sprawl of London, England, on the south bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Greenwich. ... The Greenwich Playhouse in Greenwich, London in an eighty-four seat studio theatre which opened in 1988. ... Greenwich is a town, now part of the south eastern urban sprawl of London, England, on the south bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Greenwich. ... Hackney Empire The Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, Hackney. ... The Hackney Empire is one of the oldest surviving music halls in Britain. ... Hampstead Theatre is a theatre in Hampstead, London, England. ... Hampstead is a suburb of north London in the London Borough of Camden, located four miles (6. ... The Hen and Chickens Theatre is a fringe venue for theatre and comedy, situated above a pub in North Londons Highbury. ... Highbury Clock is located just north of Highbury Fields, near the junction of Highbury Barn and Highbury Hill. ... The Kings Head Theatre was the first dinner theatre in the UK, it was founded in 1970 by the pub. ... Islington is an inner-city district in north London. ... New Wimbledon Theatre The New Wimbledon Theatre is situated on The Broadway, Wimbledon, London. ... Wimbledon (pronounced ) is a suburb of London, part of the London Borough of Merton and located seven miles (11. ... Old Red Lion Theatre, May 2007. ... The exterior of the Old Vic from the corner of Baylis Road and Waterloo Road. ... The Open Air Theatre in Regents Park London is a permanent venue with a three to four month summer season. ... Regents Park (officially The Regents Park) is one of the Royal Parks of London. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Richmond is a suburb and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London, England. ... The Peacock Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located in Portugal Street, near Aldwych. ... The present Sadlers Wells Theatre. ... The Pentameters Theatre was founded in 1968, and is still run, by artistic director Leonie Scott-Matthews. ... Hampstead is a suburb of north London in the London Borough of Camden, located four miles (6. ... Barbican Arts Centre and lakeside terrace Interior - concert hall foyer; library and gallery above Interior - concert hall with orchestra The Barbican Arts Centre opened in 1982, after a long and at times painful gestation which dated right back to the area having been badly bombed during World War II. Situated... The Place is a dance and performance centre in Dukes Road near Euston in London. ... Euston Road is an important thoroughfare in central London. ... The Queens Theatre is a modern 500-seat theatre located in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering, East London. ... Hornchurch is a town in the London Borough of Havering in East London. ... Rosemary Branch Theatre is a pub theatre in Shoreditch Categories: | | ... Shoreditch Town Hall Shoreditch is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... The Royal Court Theatre is a non-commercial theatre in Sloane Square, in the Chelsea area of London noted for its contributions to modern theatre. ... Sloane Square is a small hard landscaped square on the boundaries of the fashionable London districts of Belgravia and Chelsea. ... The Royal National Theatre from Waterloo Bridge The Royal National Theatre is a building complex and theatre company located on the South Bank in London, England immediately east of the southern end of Waterloo Bridge. ... The National Theatre is one of the collection of arts buildings that make up the South Bank Centre. ... Sadlers Wells theatre, 2005 Sadlers Wells Theatre is located on Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London. ... Islington is an inner-city district in north London. ... The South London Theatre is a theatre in West Norwood in London, England. ... Theatre 503 and Latchmere Pub, from Battersea Park Road Theatre 503 is located on Battersea Park Road in the Battersea district of south London. ... Battersea is a place in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ... The Theatre Royal Stratford East is a theatre in Stratford, London, which opened in 1884. ... The Tricycle Theatre is located on Kilburn High Road in the Kilburn district of north London. ... Kilburn is an area of North London on the border of the London Borough of Brent and the London Borough of Camden. ... Bloomsbury Theatre The UCL Bloomsbury Theatre is a theatre on Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, Camden, London, owned by University College London. ... The Warehouse Theatre is a studio theatre with up to hundred seats in Croydon, South London, based in a Victorian warehouse. ... It has been suggested that Central Croydon be merged into this article or section. ... The Young Vic is a theatre in the South Bank area of central London, which specialises in giving opportunities to young actors and directors. ... Lambeth is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth. ...

Former theatres

Main article: List of former theatres in London

The List of English Renaissance theatres covers the period from the establishment of the first Tudor theatres, through to their suppression by parliament at the beginning of the English Civil War. The following is a list of English Renaissance Theatres, from the first theatres built in 1567, to their closure at the beginning of the English Civil War in 1642. ... This is a partial list of former theatres in London. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The English parliament in front of the King, c. ... The English Civil War consisted of a series of armed conflicts and political machinations that took place between Parliamentarians (known as Roundheads) and Royalists (known as Cavaliers) between 1642 and 1651. ...


The List of Former theatres in London covers the period from the reopening of the playhouses after the English Restoration through to the 21st century. It includes music halls. King Charles II, the first monarch to rule after the English Restoration. ... The 21st century is the present century of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Music Hall is a form of British theatrical entertainment which reached its peak of popularity between 1850 and 1960. ...


Opera, ballet and dance

The London Coliseum
The London Coliseum

The two main current opera houses are: Download high resolution version (500x666, 77 KB)The London Coliseum, Home of the English National Opera, following refurbishment in 2004. ... Download high resolution version (500x666, 77 KB)The London Coliseum, Home of the English National Opera, following refurbishment in 2004. ...

Both of the above also stage ballet. Holland Park Opera stages opera at an outdoor venue in the summer. Several of the theatres listed have staged opera in the past, including the following: The Floral Hall of the Royal Opera House The Royal Opera House is a performing arts venue in London. ... The London Coliseum The Coliseum Theatre is one of Londons largest and best equipped theatres, opening in 1904. ... The London Coliseum, home of the English National Opera English National Opera (ENO), located at the Coliseum Theatre on St. ... Opera Holland Park is a summer season of opera performances staged each year under a temporary canopy in Holland Park, a public park in a wealthy district of west central London of the same name. ...

The present Sadlers Wells Theatre. ... Barbican Arts Centre and lakeside terrace Interior - concert hall foyer; library and gallery above The Barbican Arts Centre is an arts venue at the eastern edge of the Barbican Estate in the City of London, England. ... Savoy Theatre London, December 2003 The Savoy Theatre, which opened on 10 October 1881, was built by Richard DOyly Carte (1844 - 1901) on the site of the old Savoy Palace in London as a showcase for the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, which became known as the Savoy Operas... The DOyly Carte Opera Company staged performances of Gilbert and Sullivans Savoy operas in the UK, Europe, America, South Africa and elsewhere from the nineteenth century to the twenty first. ... W. S. Gilbert Arthur Sullivan Gilbert and Sullivan refers to the Victorian era partnership of librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900). ...

Live music


The 100 Club is a music venue situated at 100, Oxford Street, London W1, UK. The 100 Club has a legendary status within the history of modern British music, having played live music since 24 October 1942. ... The 12 Bar Club is one of the smallest live music venues in London, England. ... 93 Feet East is a notable London music venue, interesting as an architectural conversion of part of a brewery and as a meeting point of hip subcultural London and the younger part of the Bengali (and more broadly subcontinental) community centered on Brick Lane. ... Alexandra Palace from the south Alexandra Palace was built in an area spanning Wood Green and Muswell Hill, North London, England in 1873 as a public entertainment centre and North London counterpart of The Crystal Palace. ... Rochester is a small town in Kent, at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway about 30 miles (50 km) from London. ... Barbican Arts Centre and lakeside terrace Interior - concert hall foyer; library and gallery above The Barbican Arts Centre opened in 1982, after a long and at times painful gestation which dated right back to the area having been badly bombed during World War II. The Barbican is owned, funded and... Barbican Arts Centre and lakeside terrace Interior - concert hall foyer; library and gallery above Interior - concert hall with orchestra The Barbican Arts Centre opened in 1982, after a long and at times painful gestation which dated right back to the area having been badly bombed during World War II. Situated... Brixton Academy The Brixton Academy is a large music venue in Brixton, South London with a capacity of 4,921. ... Camden Palace Theatre 2004 The Camden Palace was a nightclub in Camden, London, at the bottom of Camden High Street close to Mornington Crescent tube station. ... Camden Town is an area of North London, England, in the London Borough of Camden. ... The Earls Court Exhibition Centre is located in West London on the boundary between the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham. ... The Ballroom The Electric Ballroom has existed in Camden Town, North London for over seventy years. ... ExCel Exhibition Centre The ExCeL Exhibition Centre is a large purpose built exhibition centre situated in the Royal Docks area of Londons redeveloped Docklands, at grid reference TQ408807. ... Fairfield Halls, ready to receive Tony Hadley and Cindarella on Ice Fairfield Halls is an arts centre in Croydon, London and opened in 1962. ... Clapham Junction is a railway station located in Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ... Music Hall is a form of British theatrical entertainment which reached its peak of popularity between 1850 and 1960. ... The Hammersmith Apollo, located in Hammersmith, London, England, opened in 1932, and was known as Gaumont Palace Hammersmith until 1962. ... Located on Shepherds Bush Road, London W6, the Hammersmith Palais de Danse was opened in 1919 to host the newest jazz bands. ... The Kingsway Hall, Holborn, London, built in 1912, was the home of the West London Mission of the Methodist Church, and became one of the most important recording venues for classical music and film music. ... Koko can refer to: Koko (gorilla), an ape who is claimed to use Gorilla Sign Language Emperor Kōkō, the 58th emperor of Japan Koko language, name of several Khoisan languages Koko the Clown, a cartoon character KOKO (venue), formerly known as the Camden Palace, in London Koko (novel) (1988... The London Arena is an indoor arena on the Isle of Dogs in London, England. ... The London Astoria is a music venue at 157 Charing Cross Road in London. ... The London Forum is a well known venue for concerts in North London. ... The Marquee is a legendary music club first located at 165 Oxford Street, London, UK when it opened in 1958 with a range of jazz and skiffle acts. ... Mean Fiddler is a United Kingdom music promoter and owner of venues. ... The Hackney Empire is one of the oldest surviving music halls in Britain. ... The Purcell Room is a concert and performance venue which forms part of the South Bank Centre, one of central Londons leading cultural complexes. ... The South Bank Centre is a complex of arts buildings located on the south bank of the River Thames beside the Hungerford Bridge. ... Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. ... The Queen Elizabeth Hall (QEH) is a music venue on the South Bank in London, which hosts daily classical, jazz, and avant-garde music and dance performances. ... The South Bank Centre is a complex of arts buildings located on the south bank of the River Thames beside the Hungerford Bridge. ... Ronnie Scott (left) with Tubby Hayes. ... The Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences is an arts venue dedicated to Queen Victorias husband and consort, Prince Albert. ... The Royal Festival Hall is a concert, dance and talks venue within the South Bank Centre in London, England. ... The South Bank Centre is a complex of arts buildings located on the south bank of the River Thames beside the Hungerford Bridge. ... Look up scala in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Shepherds Bush Empire (the first word is sometimes spelled Shepherds) is a music venue in Shepherds Bush in West London, England run by the Academy Music Group. ... St. ... The 2 I’s Coffee Bar was a coffee bar in the basement at 59 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, England, between 1956 and 1970. ... Outside the Garage, August 2005 The Garage is a small shopping center located in Harvard Square. ... The Roundhouse was built in 1847 as a turntable engine shed for the London and Birmingham Railway at Chalk Farm (near Camden Town), in London, England. ... Bloomsbury Theatre The UCL Bloomsbury Theatre is a theatre on Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, Camden, London, owned by University College London. ... The Zodiac is a club on the Cowley Road in Oxford, UK. It is famed for performances by underrated and up and coming bands and has been Oxfords main music venue since its reopening in 1995. ... Turnmills is a London nightclub, on the site of Turnmills Street, Clerkenwell and Farringdon. ... Wembley Arena at Night (Taken at a live WWE Show). ... Wembley Stadium is a football stadium in Wembley, London, England. ... The Wigmore Hall is a concert hall specialising in classical music in Wigmore Street London. ...

Cinema

There are many cinemas throughout Greater London, particularly multi-screen venues, however the majority of first run and independent films are shown in cinemas around Leicester Square. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ... Leicester Square at night in 2005: a view towards the northeast corner. ...

Odeon Leicester Square The Odeon Leicester Square is a cinema which occupies the centre of the eastern side of Leicester Square, London, dominating the Square with its huge black polished granite facade and 120 feet high tower displaying its name. ... Categories: Stub | London attractions | Cinemas in London ... Empire Leicester Square The Empire is a large cinema on the north side of Leicester Square, in the City of Westminster, a London Borough. ... The Prince Charles Cinema is located just north of Leicester Square in Londons West End. ... The used book sale in front of the National Film Theatre The National Film Theatre is located on the South Bank of the river Thames in London. ... London IMAX The London IMAX is located in the South Bank district of London near Waterloo Station. ...

Clubs

There are many clubs throughout Greater London, with many performing on a temporary basis. The more permanent ones are listed, but there is also a group of clubs in the Shoreditch and Hoxton areas. Shoreditch Town Hall Shoreditch is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... Hoxton Square. ...

  • Chuckle club[1] — a comedy club begun in 1986 that has changed venues over time, currently located in the Three Tuns pub in the London School of Economics
  • Electric Ballroom — a performance venue located in Camden Town constructed in the 1930s
  • Hippodrome — built in 1900, this building was used for most of its lifetime as a venue for revues and musical comedy; it now functions as a private (for-hire) event venue

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a specialist constituent college of the University of London. ... The Ballroom The Electric Ballroom has existed in Camden Town, North London for over seventy years. ... Camden Town is an area of North London, England, in the London Borough of Camden. ... The Hippodrome is a nightclub on the corner of Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square, in London, UK. The name was in fact used for many different theatres and music halls, of which the London Hippodrome is one of only a few survivors. ...

External links

  • Official London theatre site
  • UK Theatre Web, providing information on-line since 1995
  • Theatre.com - Covers Current London Shows
  • London's West End Theatres Information and archive material on London's historic Theatres.
  • UK Theatre Network News, reviews, previews and interviews of theatre around the UK
  • West End Whingers Satirical reviews of West End Theatre productions
  • Web Box-Office The first livce ticket price and availability comparison service
  • London Venues GuideLondon Venue Guide, ranging from restaurants, hotels and conference centres to unique character venues, museums, galleries and clubs throughout London


 

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