Shows in London
London has been associated with the theatre and arts for centuries and the shows in London have the reputation of being some of the best theatre in the world, something Show and Stay® would strongly agree with!
Whether it is a London musical, play or simply a show in London you have heard about, you can be guaranteed a fantastic time in the capital! Show and Stay offer top tickets to the most popular shows in London, from We Will Rock You to Phantom of the Opera. Our theatre breaks packages include top seats in the Stalls or Dress Circle and an overnight stay in a London hotel. Best of all - you can tailor your package to include pre-theatre dinner, entry to a London attraction or even return rail travel! Shows in London have never been so exciting!
The History Behind Shows in London
London has been host to theatrical performances for centuries, in fact the first London theatre was built in 1576 under the patronage of James Burbage, the Earl of Leicester. Initially theatres were built to house all types of entertainment and were affectionally referred to as "pits" due to the cock fights and bear baiting that formed entertainment in the late 16th Century. It is only in recent years that theatres have taken on a more refined approach to entertainment, hosting theatrical interpretations of plays and literature.
Over the years shows in London have proved more and more popular, appealing to not only the "upper classes" as is a common misconception, but to every class and generation. Modern day shows in London draw large audiences for every performance, with some selling out months in advance. Going to the theatre has become akin with pop concerts, drawing large crowds and huge media hype. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Grease are examples of shows in London that have marked this change in popularity and style, tickets sold out months in advance for these shows and televised audition processes fuelled public interest.
Keep an eye on Show and Stay for the latest information on shows in London and to ensure you secure your place at some of the biggest productions to play in the West End.
