{"id":8527,"date":"2011-06-24T15:41:22","date_gmt":"2011-06-24T19:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=8527"},"modified":"2014-02-27T15:40:21","modified_gmt":"2014-02-27T19:40:21","slug":"west-end-musicals-plays-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/06\/24\/west-end-musicals-plays-london\/","title":{"rendered":"West End Musicals and Plays in London"},"content":{"rendered":"
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West End of London<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In the city William Shakespeare, Harold Pinter, and Andrew Lloyd Weber called home, it\u2019s only natural a visitor to London<\/a> would want to see a play or musical while in the city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Although the idea of seeing a West End<\/a> production may sounds like a daunting experience, it\u2019s much more laid back than you\u2019d think \u2013 and better yet – cheaper.<\/p>\n

The West End theater district is located in central London, mostly around Leicester Square and the Covent Garden<\/strong> neighborhood, making in simple to reach from the Tube. Covent Garden is home to numerous restaurants and pubs, and the ones located near theaters will frequently offer a special for before or after the shows.<\/p>\n

Dress at West End shows is very causal.<\/strong> You wouldn\u2019t be out of place in anything ranging from a pair of jeans and a t-shirt to a suit or dress. It\u2019s really up to the attendee to wear what they feel comfortable in. But no need for anything too fancy \u2013 leave that for the opera or ballet.<\/p>\n

Compared to Broadway plans, tickets to a West End show is significantly cheaper, in many cases up to half-price what you would expect to find on Broadway<\/strong>. And on top of that, there are many ways to get further discounted tickets. Students with a valid student ID card generally receive a couple pounds off their ticket when purchased on the day of the show. It\u2019s also possible for many shows to get discounted rush tickets, generally in the first couple rows of the theater, once the box office opens in the morning, although you\u2019ll need to get in line early for those. If you are feeling lucky, you can try for discounted return tickets as well, given out a couple minutes before show time. And just as for Broadway, there\u2019s a discounted TKTS booth in Leicester Square<\/strong> for last minute ticket deals.<\/p>\n

After the show, the actors will leave through the stage door and many will stop and sign autographs and take pictures<\/strong>. Even the major A-list stars will stop and meet with fans around 15-20 minutes after the show. When Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen were in \u201cWaiting for Godot\u201d in 2009, both would make time for their fans after the show. Even Hollywood actors like Jude Law will stop for the throng of fans.<\/p>\n

This year there are a number of highly anticipated shows. Andrew Lloyd Weber returns with his version of \u201cThe Wizard of Oz<\/strong>\u201d at the London Palladium. Sienna Miller is starring in \u201cFlare Path<\/strong>\u201d at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss are in \u201cThe Children\u2019s Hour\u201d at the Comedy Theatre, and Jude aw stars in Eugene O\u2019Neill\u2019s \u201cAnna Christie\u201d at the Donmar Warehouse from August 9 to October 8, and from June 1 until September 3, David Tennant is the lead in Shakespeare\u2019s \u201cMuch Ado About Nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n

To stay close the theater district and try you luck in getting last minute discounted tickets, consider staying in a Westminster vacation rental<\/a> or a flat in the West End or Bloomsbury<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Located in the heart of the West End theater district, this 2 Bedroom Duplex Rental in Soho (LN-599)<\/a>\u00a0is within walking distance of many theaters. The duplex\u00a0occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of a walk-up period building and features a TV with cable in the living room and each bedroom, a fully-equipped kitchen and has WiFi Internet available as well.<\/p>\n

This stylish four bedroom loft duplex vacation rental in Westminster, London (LN-1008) <\/a>is the perfect place for a group to stay. Its location in Covent Garden puts it by all the theaters and the restaurants in the entertainment hub of London. The duplex has three bathrooms, wireless internet, laundry in the apartment, and a balcony.<\/p>\n

Located near Covent Garden and SoHo boarded is this two bedroom vacation rental (LN-1069)<\/a>. Besides being near to the theater district, the apartment isn\u2019t far from the world famous British Museum. The luxurious apartment features black granite in kitchen and wooden flooring everywhere else.<\/p>\n

What’s your favorite play in London this summer?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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