The West End (pictured here) is of course theatre heaven. Think legendary musicals, penetrating plays, buzzy new productions, and that unmistakable pre-show excitement in the air. Whether you’re catching a fresh premiere (this season, especially check out Titanique, an affectionate musical parody of the movie Titanic, narrated by none other than Céline Dion) or a long-running classic. Just don’t forget to book early—autumn tickets disappear fast.
Meanwhile, the iconic 49-year-old National Theatre delivers a bit of everything—reimagined classics (such as the current Hamlet with Sri Lankan star Hiran Abeysekera), daring new scripts, and a lively public space buzzing with exhibitions, workshops, and cafés overlooking the Thames. It’s theatre that doesn’t just entertain; it pulls you right into the creative process (mid-November through mid-January check out End with Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves).
Finally, for a dash of history and a lot of heart, Shakespeare´s Globe, the remarkable 1997 reconstruction of the 1599 original never disappoints. Watching a play here—standing or seated out in the yard or in its candlelit indoor playhouse—feels like time travel with front-row seats. On right now: Twelfth Night and Troilus and Cressida. Coming soon: A Midsummer Night´s Dream and a bilingual Romeo and Juliet, in English and Welsh.
Read more in our post 5 Highlights of London´s Fall Cultural Season.
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