West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London's "Theatreland".
Total attendances first surpassed 12 million in 2002, and in June 2005
The West End is the largest theatre district in the world and is the epicentre of British commercial theatre. The West End originally took its name from the fact that it was situated to the West of the City of London. In more recent times the definition of the theatre district has changed, as is explained below.

It is true to say that London Theatreland is famous the world over. It is home for a large number of great and historical theatre houses, these houses played host to a great and exciting range of plays and musicals. Perhaps the first and best-known theatre in London is the Globe Theatre. The Globe Theatre is in fact south of the river and not in Theatreland. The Globe Theatre is the most famous of Shakespeare’s theatres which has now been restored back to its former glory. There is nothing more magical than spending a sunny English evening in the open air Theatre at the Globe watching one of Shakespeare’s timeless plays performed by some of the Britains best actors.

If you wish to book theatre tickets for any of London’s shows it is worth knowing that highly discounted tickets are often available. It is best to use a reputable booking agent and not a street tout. London has a famous half price ticket booth which is situated right in the middle of Leicester Sq, by visiting this you are able to obtain tickets for all the best west end shows at up to 50% discount.

There is such a wide variety of shows, musicals, comedies and plays always available in London that there is always bound to be something to please every taste.

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