West End Shows
London's West End is famous for its fantastic range of theatres, tourist attractions, hotels and shopping. Originally a collection of palaces, expensive town houses, fashionable shops and places of entertainment, The West End is now populated by the rich elite and is the second most expensive place in world to rent. There are 42 theatres in London’s West End alone ensuring its place as the theatrical stronghold in the city.
The London theatre tradition has continued to go from strength to strength over the years, and today the West End is the largest theatre district in the world, with many major international stars treading the boards night after night.
With performances new and old, the West End offers the longest running show in the world with “The Mousetrap” which has been in production since 1952. Musicals like “Les Misérables” in theatres such as Donmar Warehouse and The Royal Opera House offer timeless adaptations of world renowned productions that make the West End one of the world’s most quintessential theatre regions. No other city can boast the same variety and quality of theatrical performances as London’s West End, and its enduring popularity as a global cultural centre stands as a ringing endorsement of all it has to offer.
Choose a seat that matches your preference; some people prefer to be closer to the action whereas others prefer a wider spectrum of view.