London Theatres Book

This updated version of London Theatres is a beautifully illustrated guide to more than 50 of the capital’s iconic performance spaces, now featuring ten additional theatres including the Victoria Palace, the Sondheim, the Bridge and the Noël Coward.

London is widely regarded as the theatre capital of the world, offering everything from blockbuster West End musicals and groundbreaking new writing to Shakespeare in original conditions and intimate fringe productions. In this expanded edition, leading drama critic Michael Coveney takes readers on a richly detailed tour of the city’s most celebrated venues. Each chapter blends stories of the buildings, the people who shaped them and the landmark productions that defined their stages, accompanied by Peter Dazeley’s evocative photographs of auditoriums, foyers and behind‑the‑scenes spaces. A must‑have volume for theatre lovers, architecture enthusiasts and anyone captivated by London’s vibrant performing arts culture.

• Updated edition featuring ten newly added theatres
• Profiles more than 50 London theatres across the West End and beyond, includes new chapters on:
  Victoria Palace Theatre; The Bridge Theatre; Menier Chocolate Factory;vHampstead Theatre; Sondheim Theatre; Harold Pinter Theatre;vNoël Coward Theatre; Aldwych Theatre; Garrick Theatre;
  Vaudeville Theatre; Phoenix Theatre
• Insightful commentary by leading drama critic Michael Coveney
• Stunning photography by Peter Dazeley, including backstage access
  
• Perfect for theatre fans, students, and anyone interested in London’s cultural landscape
• Hardback book published byFrances Lincoln Publishers with 288 pages.30.5 x 23.7 cm