Blue Plaque: Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner was a prominent figure in the world of musical theatre. Known for his eloquent lyrics and engaging storytelling, Lerner made a significant
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The Lost Imperial Theatre, Westminster
Once a prominent fixture in London’s thriving theatrical scene and was a venue known for its rich history and captivating productions. Positioned next to Westminster
Opera Divas of the London Stage
During the heyday of Italian opera in 18th century London, a famous Italian soprano, Francesca Cuzzoni, who was used to getting her way, delayed arriving
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in Southwark, is one of the most iconic performance spaces in the world and is known as one of the most important
British Composers in Short Supply
Recently, when out on my Classical Composers in the West End walk, I was asked, ‘So how come the United Kingdom did not produce so
Anna Pavlova in London
Ballet in London has a long and storied history, dating back to the early 1800s. Today, the city is home to some of the world’s
Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close
Glenn Close reprises her Tong Award-winning role as Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Sunset Boulevard at the London Coliseum. This was something
Nell Gwynn at Apollo Theatre
The story of Nell Gwynn is surrounded with intrigue. A woman who rose up the ranks quickly due to the favour of Charles II and
Wind in the Willows Musical at the Palladium
The Wind In The Willows has finally arrived at London’s Palladium Theatre. Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, Olivier Award-winning composer and lyricist George Stiles and Anthony
Guided Theatre: 2020
GUIDED THEATRE Welcome to this new addition of London Guided Walks blog, GUIDED THEATRE by Sarah at Thrifty Theatre. Your hub for all thing’s theatre,