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West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London

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Discover 400 years of stage history in the theatre capital of the world! A journey across the West End and the South Bank featuring the biggest names, greatest successes & most infamous disasters. Theatres covered on the tour include: The Coliseum, Duke of York's, Noel Coward, Wyndham's, Her Majesty's, Theatre Royal Haymarket, Harold Pinter, Prince of Wales, Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim, Palace, Ambassadors, St Martins, The Arts, ROH, Fortune, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Lyceum, The National, Shakespeare's Globe...plus a top-secret final location!

Highlights

    Inbegriffen

    • Historic programmes & theatre artefacts

    Nicht inbegriffen

      Reiseverlauf

      1. Learn the history of the Coliseum. The largest theatre in the West End!

        5 MinutenEintritt frei

      2. Discover the many stars who made their debuts on this West End stage. Including Peter Pan!

        5 MinutenEintritt frei

      3. Hear of the great productions of the past. The only theatre where two significant theatre giants ever shared a stage.

        10 MinutenEintritt frei

      4. Royal Observatory Greenwich

        Learn of the history of this beautiful theatre. See the bust of Shakespeare on the front - the only one in the West End!

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      5. Leicester Square

        Discount ticket booth - how to get great West End seats at low prices! Old music hall spots - historic theatres such as The Alhambra & The Empire.

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      6. A theatre favoured by both Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench. There's also rumour of a haunting...

        5 MinutenEintritt frei

      7. His Majesty’s Theatre

        The second oldest active theatre site in London. Also home to the second-longest running musical - The Phantom of the Opera!

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      8. Opening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre

        Opening in 1881, the Harold Pinter Theatre is one of the oldest playhouses in the West End. Hear of the stars that have caused a great sensation here - including Marilyn Monroe!

        5 MinutenEintritt frei

      9. Prince of Wales Theatre

        Now home to The Book of Mormon, the Prince of Wales

        Now home to The Book of Mormon, the Prince of Wales has had a rich history of comedy & musical spectacles. Famous names who've appeared here include The Beatles, Peter Sellers and Barbara Streisand!

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      10. The road with more theatres than any other! Hear about the history of Shaftesbury Avenue and theatres including The Lyric, Apollo, Gielgud, Sondheim & The Palace.

        10 MinutenEintritt frei

      11. Lyric Theatre London

        The oldest surviving theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue! Also the place where a British comedy icon tragically died...

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      12. The first Edwardian Theatre, opening in 1901. Also once home to a truly legendary production of our time!

        5 MinutenEintritt frei

      13. Now named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud

        Now named after the great Sir John, the Gielgud has seen a few famous faces give their West End debuts. Including Harry Potter himself!

        5 MinutenEintritt frei

      14. Sondheim Theatre

        Learn the history of Les Miserables, the world's longest-running musical. Also - a few famous faces who debuted here in the 80s!

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      15. Palace Theatre

        Once a famous music hall venue, now home to Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. Discover the origin of the phrase 'bring the house down'.

        5 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffenAuf der Karte

      16. Ambassadors Theatre

        Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors

        Although unremarkable on the outside, the Ambassadors has had a rich theatre history. Legendary theatre stars who debuted here include Vivien Leigh & Paul Robeson.

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      17. St. Martin's Theatre

        Home of The Mousetrap - the world's longest-running play! Discover the history of this unlikely theatrical hit.

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      18. The West End's smallest theatre. Also once home to the most controversial play of all time!

        5 MinutenEintritt frei

      19. Covent Garden

        See the legendary Covent Garden Market! Also, London's official Actors Church, street theatre spots and two of the oldest theatre sites in London.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      20. Royal Opera House

        One of the oldest theatre spots in London - est 1732. Now home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      21. Home to The Woman in Black - the longest-running horror play ever. Hear of the spooky stories that have occurred during the play's 30+ year history...

        5 MinutenEintritt frei

      22. Theatre Royal Drury Lane

        The oldest active theatre spot in the West End. Discover the legends of the past who made their names on its legendary stage.

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      23. Lyceum Theatre

        Now home to The Lion King, going since 1999 and still a hot ticket! Hear of the leading actors of the Victorian era who once dominated the Lyceum's stage - Sir Henry Irving & Dame Ellen Terry - and also the genesis of a famous gothic horror creation.

        5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      24. London National Theatre

        Hear about the history of our National Theatre. Also, the founder of the National, Laurence Olivier, stated the opposite.

        10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      25. Shakespeare’s Globe

        Discover the history of Bankside - where Shakespeare made his name. See the famous reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe and a final top-secret theatre location!

        15 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

      Treffpunkt

      Across the street from Charing Cross Station.

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      Abholung

      • Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

      Rückgabe

      • Close to Shakespeare's Globe, with an excellent selection of food/drink places nearby and good transport links (London Bridge & Blackfriars.)

      Gut zu wissen

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
      • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per booking

      Stornierung und Erstattung

      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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      Charlie Tantam
      Produktcode
      328484P1

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