Theatres
72 theatres, mostly in London but some elsewhere. Ordered by average star rating.
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Opulent West End landmark; rich history hosting theatrical legends since 1720.
Menier Chocolate Factory
Converted 1870s factory; intimate space known for innovative musical revivals.
Theatre Royal Bath
Churchill Theatre Bromley
Arts Depot
Crescent Theatre
ran Mór, Glasgow
Phoenix Arts Club
London Coliseum
Garrick Theatre
Vivian Beaumont Theater, New York
Shakespeare's Globe
Royal Court
Renowned for bold, innovative contemporary plays and championing new writing talent.
The Almeida Theatre
Intimate yet influential; Ian McKellen and Harold Pinter premiered works here.
National Theatre
Iconic brutalist complex; pioneered NT Live broadcasts to global cinemas.
Underbelly Boulevard
Pop-up performance space; iconic purple cow venue from Edinburgh Fringe.
Experimental Theatre
Orange Tree Theatre
In-the-round converted Gothic revival church; champions neglected classics.
Kiln Theatre
Multicultural beacon; controversy over name change from "Tricycle" in 2018.
Everyman, Liverpool
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Rose Theatre, Kingston
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Charing Cross Theatre
Chichester Festival Theatre
Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse, Scotland
The Park Theatre
Eco-friendly new build; opened 2013 after £2.6 million community campaign.
The Young Vic
Innovative space; known for radical reinterpretations of classics and new work.
Cubic Theatre
High-tech venue; part of London Transport Museum, shaped like Routemaster bus.
Northern Stage, Newcastle
Largest producing theatre in North East; radical '60s origins.
Trafalgar Theatre
Art Deco gem; briefly split into two smaller venues, reunified 2020.
Leeds Playhouse
Major regional powerhouse; pioneered theatre-in-education programs nationally.
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Sadler's Wells
Dance mecca; six incarnations on same site since 1683.
Eventim Apollo
Art Deco landmark; hosted Beatles' last UK concert in 1965.
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Modern "cockpit-in-court" theater; inspired by Prescot's 1593 playhouse.
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The Union Theatre
Fringe musical specialist; operates from railway arch near original location.
The Donmar Warehouse
Intimate powerhouse; began as banana-ripening warehouse for Covent Garden.
Adelphi Theatre
Founded in 1806, known for hosting acclaimed musicals and captivating performances.
Apollo Theatre
Opened in 1901, it’s celebrated for showcasing iconic plays and diverse productions.
Arts Theatre
Historic intimate venue known for innovative and avant-garde productions since 1927.
The Bush Theatre
Celebrated for nurturing new voices, it's a hub for groundbreaking, diverse storytelling and intimate performances.
Finborough Theatre
Award-winning pub theatre; discovered "Embers" after 75-year-lost Hungarian masterpiece rediscovered.
Gielgud Theatre
Art Deco gem; hosted Madonna's West End debut in 2002.
Hampstead Theatre
Celebrated for nurturing new talent; launched "The History Boys" globally.
Harold Pinter Theatre
Victorian treasure; originally opened as a comedy house called "Royal Comedy Theatre".
Lyric Theatre
West End's oldest continually operating theatre; opened 1888, known for musicals.
Old Vic Theatre
Legendary playhouse; saved from demolition by Laurence Olivier in 1960s.
Soho Theatre
In the heart of Soho - Vibrant, eclectic venue championing new writing, comedy, and cabaret.
The Arcola Theatre
Converted textile factory; champions diverse voices and sustainable practices.
Southwark Playhouse
Nomadic fringe powerhouse; produced Philip Ridley's controversial "Mercury Fur".
Theatre 503
Tiny powerhouse above pub; launched careers of Dennis Kelly and Katori Hall.
Barbican Theatre
Brutalist arts complex; hosted Royal Shakespeare Company for 20 years.
Noel Coward Theatre
Renamed for playwright in 2006; originally "New Theatre" opened 1903.
The Gate Theatre
Tiny global stage; founded by Peter Gill above pub in 1979.
Jermyn Street Theatre
West End's smallest; discovered in 1992 behind Chinatown restaurant.
King's Head Theatre
London's first pub theatre since Shakespeare; opened 1970 in Victorian bar.
Pleasance Theatre
Edinburgh Fringe icon; London outpost launched many comedy careers.
The Playground Theatre
Converted bus depot; focuses on international collaborations and new work.
Wilton's Music Hall
World's oldest surviving music hall; nearly demolished, saved by community.
The Landor Theatre
Above-pub venue; known for innovative musical revivals and premieres.
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Historic people's theatre; birthplace of Theatre Workshop company.
Hackney Empire
Frank Matcham gem; hosted Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel early careers.
Battersea Arts Centre
Victorian town hall; survived devastating fire in 2015, rose from ashes.
The Bridge Theatre
Purpose-built flexible space; founded by National Theatre artistic directors.
The Finborough Theatre
Tiny powerhouse; rediscovered "Embers" after 75 years, Hungarian masterpiece.
The Vaults Theatre
Underground labyrinth; hosts immersive experiences beneath Waterloo Station.
Shakespeare's Rose Theatre
Pop-up Elizabethan playhouse; recreates 16th-century theatrical experience.
Leicester Square Theatre
Basement venue; hosted last UK performance of Joan Rivers.