LONDON WEEKEND BREAKS

Theatres, tickets and box offices

London's Theatre Land is famous the world over and many London weekend breaks are planned to feature a show or theatrical performance as the highlight of at least one evening. Combining a London theatre show with dinner at a cosmopolitan city restaurant can often be the pinnacle of a London weekend break.

London's West End has an ever changing schedule of both international blockbuster shows and smaller niche plays and musicals and this ensures that there is something to entice and entertain everyone. Tickets and reservations for shows can be purchased over the internet via online box offices, or the theatres' own websites, but tickets for busy performances must be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Shows range from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical extravaganzas to some of the more "high brow" classical plays by the world's most distinguished playwrights. The beauty of London's Theatre Land and its shows, plays and musicals, is that they manage to provide a show for every age and interest and many of the more commercial productions are ideal for families and not just singles, couples or adults.

As well as the more commercial and long running London shows, you can also choose to see iconic performances at the Opera, or by the London Ballet and there are comedy clubs and jazz clubs, plus some much larger venues offering live music performances.

London also premiers nearly every new movie before it goes on national UK release and this gives you the chance to see future Hollywood blockbusters during preview performances. It also offers the opportunity to see red carpet movie premiers attended by the films cast and crew, something rarely witnessed outside London.

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Seeing a London theatre show

If you want to experience a London West End theatre show, London theatre, Blood Brothers show then there are three questions that you need to address.

Firstly, which show, or show type do you want to see, secondly, are tickets for that particular show available and thirdly, how much will the tickets cost?

Getting this information can be done easily and quickly by using the links on this page, but you need to be aware that the popular shows sell out quickly, so reserving tickets in advance always makes sense. If you intend to buy theatre tickets online, make sure that you have your credit or debit card handy.

Where is London's Theatre Land

London has its own special zone which is commonly referred to as Theatre Land and this district is located in the areas close to Drury Lane, The Strand and Shaftesbury Avenue – all of which are internationally famous.

A number of other smaller streets and some of the adjoining streets of the West End are also included in this main Theatre Land district. The theatres, banners and posters make Theatre Land easy to find.

The best way to reach London's theatre district is by pubilc transport (i.e. Tube or bus), or Taxi cab. parking is difficult and expensive in this busy zone.

Which shows are currently running

London's theatre schedule is never static and as one show or season finishes, so another one starts. However, here are some of the current, most popular and longer running shows taking place in London's West End.

For a list of all of London's theatres and theatrical houses (London Theatres), click on this link.

Our tips

Tip 1. If you really want a West End theatre show or musical to feature in your London weekend breaks itinerary, do not make the mistake of selecting your trip dates and booking you accommodation first. You may then find out that your intended theatre show is already sold out on those dates.

Find the show that you want to see, check its availability, buy the tickets and then sort out your hotel and travel arrangements.

Tip 2. If you have never experienced a West End theatre production before, go for one of the big productions or one of the blockbuster shows. The long established shows with grandiose sets rarely fail to entertain and there are plenty to choose from.