400 Years of Theatreland: Walking the West End
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400 Years of Theatreland: Walking the West End

By Ed Haines - City of Westminster Qualified Guide

Learn about the history of Music Hall, Street theatre, Dramatic and Comedic styles, theatrical celebrities and the West End pioneers

Location

Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain

Piccadilly Circus London W1J 9HS United Kingdom

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About this event

This walking tour will take you through the long-standing history and uniqueness of the most incredible theatres and the genres associated with them. Travel through Theatreland with an experienced Westminster Guide, from Piccadilly Circus and Shaftesbury Avenue to Covent Garden and the Strand.

Discover the wonder of the grand Georgian London theatre exteriors, their prominent dramas and hilarious satires. Hear about the raucous and refined lives of Victorian entertainment goers and theatre as a humanising force through and beyond wartime. Learn about the progressive actresses, theatre managers and set designs of the West End over 4 centuries. This tour would suit both new and returning theatre goers alike and family audiences. Also great for those wanting to discover more about the variety of West End producing venues.

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From £7.00
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