Greater London Trip Overview
Join our local historian and their buff, Dr Ed, along with actress Claudia on the London Theatres Walking Tour. The walking experience takes you through the theatre district situated in the heart of London and explores its fascinating backstory, and introduces you to the area’s bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural!
On this tour you will also:
– Get in on the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture.
– Walkthrough the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials.
– Discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie.
Additional Info
Duration: 45 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Join our local historian and their buff, Dr Ed, along with actress Claudia on the London Theatres Walking Tour. The walking experience takes you through the theatre district situated in the heart of London and explores its fascinating backstory, and introduces you to the area’s bizarre traditions, its long connection with royalty, and strange tales of the unnatural!
On this tour you will also:
– Get in on the popular anecdotes, theatre terms, and bizarre traditions of London’s theatre culture.
– Walkthrough the trendy and lively neighborhoods of Covent Garden and Seven Dials.
– Discover the backstories of adaptations from beloved authors like J. K. Rowling and Agatha Christie.
Itinerary
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Pass By: West End Theatre District, London England
Discover the West End independently!
Stop At: Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD England
What does opera have to do with theatre? Everything, as we will find out here!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Seven Dials Covent Garden, London WC2 England
We discuss more quirky traditions and record breaking achievements
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Mousetrap, St Martin’s Theatre, West St, London SW1E 5EA England
Agatha Christie’s book is the longest running production in history
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JF England
We start with London’s oldest theatre as we uncover some royal connections
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Shaftesbury Avenue, London England
We meet the famous characters and play behind the Apollo, Gielgud, and Sondheim theatres
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Palace Theatre, 113 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5AY, UK
Harry Potter fans, beware! We learn all about the past and present of this amazing building
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Haymarket Theatre Royal, 18 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HA England
Break a leg! We finally discover the story behind theatre’s most famous expression
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: West End, London England
A great way to discover the worlds most iconic theatre district!
