Explore of London theatres to find the locations of West End, Off-West End and Fringe venues. West End theatre is mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres in and near the West End of London. Along with New York City’s Broadway theatre, West End theatre represents the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. Seeing a West End show is a common tourist activity in London. Famous screen actors, British and international alike, frequently appear on the London stage.
There are a total of 39 theatres in the West End, with the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, opened in May 1663, the oldest theatre in London. The Savoy Theatre—built as a showcase for the popular series of comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan—was entirely lit by electricity in 1881.
The majority of West End theatres are owned by the ATG Entertainment, Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, Nimax Theatres, LW Theatres, and the Nederlander Organization. Wikipedia
London Theatre May 2025
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Theatre Shows in May
Now Playing & Upcoming Shows
Shows: 5
London Theatres
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
W12 8TT, London, London, GB
Shows & Events: 42
The O2 Arena, LND
SE100DX, London, LND, GB
Shows & Events: 103
London Royal Albert Hall, London
SW7 2AP, London, London, GB
Shows & Events: 131
London Palladium, London
W1F7TF, London, London, GB
Shows & Events: 48
Alexandra Palace Theatre, England
N22 7SS, London, England, GB
Shows & Events: 6
West End of London
