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The Adelphi Theatre The Strand, London WC2R 0NS
Co-owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber the Adelphi started life in the 1806 and has undergone numerous refurbishments and name changes during its lifetime. The theatre as we know it today is a triumph of the Art Deco style and was designed by the architect Ernest Schaufelberg with seating on three levels. Over the years some of the West End's most successful shows have played at the Adelphi including: Noel Coward's Word, Cole Porter's Nymph Errant and more recently the popular musical Chicago has enjoyed a successful run.
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ApolloShaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
The Apollo was named for the Greek god of the arts and leader of the muses, as it was specifically built as a venue for musical entertainment. Designed by Lewin Sharp, the Apollo is on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London and was opened on 21 February 1901, making it the first West End theatre of the Edwardian period. Past productions featured include the first performance of R. C. Sherriff's Journey's End in 1928 with Laurence Olivier, Arthur Miller's The Price, and Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell with Peter O'Toole.
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Apollo VictoriaWilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG
The building was designed as a 'super-cinema' by E. Warmsley Lewis in 1930 in striking art deco style. The cinema closed in 1975, reopening six years later as a theatre, with a concert by Shirley Bassey providing the opening night. For eighteen years, the theatre was home to Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Starlight Express for which the theatre was extensively redesigned to accommodate a multi-tier roller skating arena. Shortly before the show's 18th birthday, Lloyd Webber made the decision to stop the show, in order to open his new production of A. H. Rahman's Bombay Dreams, which received its world premiere on 19 June 2002. One of the largest theatres in the capital, its capacity is 2,208.
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CambridgeEarlham Street, London WC2 9HU
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. The theatre was refurbished in 1950 - the original gold and silver decor was painted over in red, and candelabras and chandeliers were added. Productions at the Cambridge Theatre have been characterised by relatively short runs interspersed with several dark periods and the theatre was used for trade film shows in the late 1930s and again in 1969 as a cinema. Notable productions include Tommy Steele in Half a Sixpence in 1963, Bruce Forsyth in Little Me in 1964 and in the late 1970s the Kander and Ebb musical Chicago ran for 590 performances.
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Comedy6 Panton Street London SW1Y 4DN
The Royal Comedy Theatre, as it was then known, opened in London's West End on October 15 1881, it was designed by Thomas Verity and built in just six months. By 1884 it was known simply as the Comedy Theatre. In the mid 1950's the theatre underwent major modernisation and reopened in the latter part of 1955. The range of work at the Comedy Theatre has been far reaching, from revival to experimental theatre and includes hugely successful shows such as Savages starring Paul Scofield. The Rocky Horror Show made its West End debut at the theatre in 1979. Famous faced to have trod the boards include Alan Bennett who appeared with Patricia Routledge in Talking Heads and Stockard Channing appeared in Six Degrees of Separation, which won best play at the 1993 Olivier Awards. The Homecoming, No- man's Land, Moonlight, The Hothouse and The Caretaker by Harold Pinter have all been presented at The Comedy in recent years.
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Criterion218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, London. W1V 9LB
During the Second World War, The Criterion was requisitioned by the BBC and used as an underground theatre, it made an ideal studio safe from the blitz. During this period light entertainment programs were both recorded and broadcast live from here. After the war, The Criterion repertoire included avant-garde works such as Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot and pieces by Anouilh, Dario Fo and others. In the 1970s there was a proposed redevelopment of the sit which caused uproar as people feared the theatre would be lost. In February 1975 the Planning Committee approved the development but on the condition that the theatre continued in 'full, continuous and uninterrupted use' while the redevelopments took place.
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Dominion268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AQ
Situated on Tottenham Court Road close to St Giles' Circus and Centre Point Tower, The Dominion was constructed in 1928 and became a cinema in 1930. Today it is no longer used for movie premieres and it mainly hosts live stage shows and concerts. Tangerine Dream's album Logos was recorded here in 1982, and contains a song called 'Dominion' in honour of the venue. Since the early 90's the theatre has played host to a unique version of Jesus Christ Superstar, Scrooge - The Musical, Swan Lake and the stage adaptation of Disney's Beauty and The Beast to name but a few. In 2003 We Will Rock, the show created by Queen guitarist Brian May and British comedian Ben Elton opened to much commendation.
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DuchessCatherine Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5LA
The Duchess Theatre opened on 25th November, 1929 and is one of the youngest and smallest 'proscenium arched' West End theatres. It has 479 seats across two levels. The building was originally promoted by Arthur Gibbons and designed by architect Ewen Barr to overcome objections about ancient lights which had prevented previous building on the small site. The interior decoration as it is today was introduced in 1934 under the supervision of Mary Wyndham Lewis, wife of J B Priestley.Notable productions includeNoel Coward's Blithe Spirit, which transferred from the Piccadilly Theatre to the St. James Theatre before moving to the Duchess Theatre where it completed a record run of 1,997 performances in 1942 andTom Eyen's The Dirtiest Show in Town, which ran for just under 800 performances in the 1970s.
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Duke of YorkSt Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4BG
Was initially called the Trafalgar Square and was shortened to Trafalgar in 1894. The following year the name changed to become the Duke of York's in honour of the future King George V. In 1992 The Ambassador Theatre Group acquired the theatre; this coincided with the premier of London's hottest show - The Royal Court's production of Ariel Dorfman's Death and the Maiden. A plethora of successes followed including The Rocky Horror Show written by Richard O'Brien' and the hugely successful Royal Court Classics Season in 1995.
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FortuneRussell Street, London WC2B 5HH
Built shortly after the end of World War I in the Cubist style the theatre is famed as much for it's divisive design as it is for it's controversial shows, the most legendary and long running of which is the The Woman in Black. Prior to the success of The Woman in Black the theatre struggle to make ends meet and for many years it was reduced to staging amateur productions. The Fortune has seen many famous faces during its history and has indeed launched the careers of Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller and Alan Bennett. For many years, The Fortune was privately owned, but in December 2001, it became part of the hugely successful Ambassador Theatre Group and joined ATG's nine other West End theatres.
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GieldgudShaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR
The Gielgud theatre was designed in Louis XVI style and is a sister to the Queen's Theatre which sits on the adjacent street corner. Architecturally the theatre is notable for its circular Regency staircase and oval gallery with the building itself being Grade II listed. Originally called The Hicks Theatre, after actor-manager Seymour Hicks for whom it was built, the name was changed to The Globe in 1909. In November 1994 the name was changed again to The Gielgud, in honour of the famous actor, but also to avoid confusion with the reconstructed Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Terence Frisby's 'There's A Girl in my Soup' opened here in 1966 and had a long run of 1,064 performances, a run that was not surpassed until Andrew Lloyd Webber''s production of the comedy Daisy Pulls it Off opened in April 1983 and lasted 1,180 performances - currently the Gielgud's record for the longest run.
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Her Majesty'sHaymarket, London SW1Y 4QL
Renamed in 1837 for Queen Victoria upon her ascent to the throne it was initially known as 'The Queen's' after the then monarch, Queen Anne and then 'The King's theatre' after a succession of male sovereigns'. The theatre itself has seen may incarnations having been razed to the ground by fire no less that three times! The fourth and current building, designed by CJ Phills, was opened in 1897 for actor-manager Herbert Berrbohm Tree, who established the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at the theatre. From 1982 to 1985 the theatre played host to the popular television series Live from Her Majesty's, it was during filming in 1984 that Tommy Cooper collapsed and died on stage of a heart attack.
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London PalladiumArgyll Street, London W1V 1AD
Built by the famous theatrical architect Frank Matcham who is also responsible for designing the London Coliseum. One of London's largest theatres with a seating capacity of over 2200 the Palladium is home the annual Royal Variety Performance the most prestigious variety event in the calendar. During the 1950's and 60's Sunday Night at the London Palladium was broadcast, this extremely popular show was hosted by Tommy Trinder who was then succeeded by Bruce Forsyth. During the 1980's the Palladium once again became home to a popular variety show this time Live from the Palladium compered by Jimmy Tarbuck.
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Lyceum21 Catherine Street, London WC2E 7RQ
Currently situated just off of the Strand on Wellington Street there has been a theatre of the same name in the locality since the mid 1700's. Philip Astley acquired the theatre in 1794 after his amphitheatre burnt down, the building was used as a circus until 1809 and then as a chapel and a concert room. Madame Tussaud's waxworks were first displayed at the Lyceum in 1802 and from 1809 the theatre became a licensed house and was used by the Drury Lane theatre company for dramatic performances. Recent productions include the stage adaptation if the Disney classic The Lion King.
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LyricShaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES
Originally an intimate opera house the Lyric's lavish design was created by architect Frank Matcham and opened its doors to the public in 1895. The first incantation of the Lyric was located further down King Street, and was moved brick-by-brick to its current location in 1966 after public opposition to its proposed demolition to make way for a shopping centre and housing complex. Rick Mather was commissioned in 2004 to redesign the entrance facing Lyric square, a new ticket office and the rehearsal and workshop spaces. Over its hundred year history the Lyric has welcomed some of the world's finest actors to its stage, from Sir John Gielgud to Robert Lepage.
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New LondonDrury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5P4
Undoubtedly the New London's biggest hit to date has to be Andrew Lloyd Webbers production Cats which premiered on the 11th May 1981 for 21 years, finally closing in 2002 making it the longest running musical in West End history. For a several years during the late 70's and early 80's the theatre was used a television studio and hosted the Masters snooked between 1976 and 1978 as well as the 1977 Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Around the same time the iconic video for the Queen classic We are the Champions was also recorded here.
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Noel CowardSt. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4AU
Formerly the Albery Theatre in tribute to the late Sir Bronson Albery who had presided as its manager for many years, the theatre was renamed after the inimitable playwright and actor Noel Coward in 2006 after it underwent major refurbishment. After opening in 1903 with a production of Rosemary the theatre has hosted a number of notable productions such as I'll Leave it to You' as well as many of Shakespeare's celebrated works. The much acclaimed Broadway hit Avenue Q has been one of the theatre's most recent successes.
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Novello
Aldwych, London, WC2B 4LD
Twinned with the Aldwych Theatre the Novello is named after Ivor Novello, one of the most well known entertainers of the 20th century who lived in a flat above the theatre for many years. Known previously as the Waldorf and the Strand Theatre it was home to the longest running comedy in the UK "No sex please, we're British".
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PiccadillyDenman Street, London W1D 7DY
Located on Denman Street tucked away behind Piccadilly Circus you will find the Piccadilly Theatre. It would be fair to say that the theatre has had something of a chequered history during its relatively short lifetime with its fortunes having taken a turn for the worse at several points almost resulting in its closure. Over the past 70 or so years theatre has been a cinema and premiered the first talking picture The Singing Fool featuring Al Jolson. Then followed an expansion into the musical, ballet and dance arena in the 1990's, markedly the most successful commercial ballet season ever to play in the West End ran here with Adventures in Motion Pictures' Swan Lake.
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PlayhouseNorthumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5DE
Originally opened in 1882 as the Royal Theatre the early of the Playhouse years were taken up with a staple mix of comic operas, burlesques and farces. In 1905 the theatre was rebuilt to the designs of Blow and Billerey, during this time a piece of stonework from the neighbouring Charing Cross Station fell through the roof killing six workmen and injuring countless others. Following the repairs the theatre was re-opened as The Playhouse in 1907. From 1951 - 1976 the BBC took over the Playhouse and used it as a recording studio for much loved programs of the time, including Hancock's Half House and Steptoe and Son. More recently Cage Aux Folles, La has featured on the bill.
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Prince EdwardOld Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS
Starting life as a multi purpose theatre screening films, revues and musicals, The Prince Edward then became a caberet club staging exotic dinner shows. During World War 2 it became a club for servicemen called the Queensbury and finally became the theatre as we know it today in 1978. Andrew Lloyd Webbers breathtaking musical Evita enjoyed an impressive run of just over 8 years, just short of 6000 performances!.
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Prince of WalesCoventry Street, London, W1D 6AS
Originally opened in 1884 the Prince of Wales was totally demolished 53 years later and rebuilt from the foundation stone laid by Gracie Fields. Unusually the Stalls bar features a sizeable dance floor and was originally used to hold spectacular tea dances. Past productions have included Guys & Dolls, Sweet Charity and Funny Girl with Barbara Streisand as the leading lady. More recently the theatre has been home to the West End & now film smash Mamma Mia.
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QueensShaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6BA
One of the countless buildings in London to be scarred by the war, The Queens was almost destroyed in September 1940 when a bomb was dropped on to the theatre. For many years it was used purely for rehearsals until its rebuilding in 1959. The Queens saw legend of stage and screen, Noel Cowards final ever West End performance in 1966 and acting legend Kenneth Brannagh made his stage debut in 1982. The epic and beautiful Les Miserables has been one of the Queen's longest running shows.
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SavoySavoy Court, The Strand, London WC2R 0ET
Standing proudly opposite the hotel of the same name, the Savoy theatre can boast 2 notable firsts, It was the first public building in the world to be powered by electricity & it stands on the only road in the UK where by law you must drive on the right! The theatre was destroyed by 50 foot flames in 1990 & reopened restored to its former art deco glory in 1993. The Savoy has seen many of Gilbert & Sullivans famous Operettas including Pirates of Pirates, Porgy & Bess and most recently Carousel.
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Shaftesbury210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8DP
Hitting the headlines on more than one occasion with collapsing ceilings & nude performers, the Shaftesbury has more recently been home to the hit musical Rent which starred East End West End favourite Denise Van Outen. The theatres most infamous production was Hair which featured a nude scene only days after the stage censorship ended in 1968.
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St MartinsWest Street, Cambridge Circus, London, WC2H 9NG
With its unique interior of warm wood and muted tones, the St Martins has been described as the cosiest theatre in the West End and is the companion theatre to the neighbouring Ambassadors. Opened in 1916, this theatres most notable production is the Mousetrap which transferred here in 1974 & has been running ever since! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled in the foyer for a sign advising you of the exact number of your performance, your own little part of West End history!
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Theatre Royal Drury LaneCatherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JF
A true phoenix rising from the flames the Drury Lane Theatre has been rebuilt 4 times, twice after being destroyed by fire. Noel Cowards epic Cavalcade enjoyed a run of over a year, featuring a staggering cast and crew of over 300. In more recent times Drury lane has homed musical spectaculars such as Carousel, Corus Line and the epic run of Miss Saigon which finished in December 2008, enjoying West End success for the past 14 years.
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Trafalgar Studios14 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY
Originally known as the Whitehall Theatre, the Trafalgar studios have quite a colourful past. Best associated with the theatre is Phyllis Dixey whose claim to fame was that she was the West Ends first ever stripper! Dixey starred in many of the opening shows and eventually took over the lease thanks her success and popularity on the stage. The theatre is now split into 2 very intimate studios seating 380 and just 100, enabling them to showcase 2 performances at a time.
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Vaudeville404 The Strand, London WC2R 0NH
As its name sake suggests this theatre has more to it than meets the eye! Originally opened in 1870 the theatre has been rebuilt a staggering 3 times, each time retaining a substantial part of the original building. Staging mainly Vaudeville revues in its early days it has also more recently housed Julian Slades and Dorothy Reynolds musical Salad Days boasting 2283 performances, a record hoping to be beaten by the current run of the phenomenal Stomp!
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Victoria PalaceVictoria Street, London SW1E 5EA
Starting life in 1911 as a music hall, the Victoria Palaces first 20 years were spent presenting a spectrum of variety bills and Christmas shows. In 1937 the hit comedy Me and My Girl opened and ran for 1046 shows before closing at the outbreak of World War 2. Since reopening in 1944 the Palace has housed runs of Carry on London, Buddy, Fame and most recently the stage show of hit film Billy Elliott.
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