The London Coliseum is home to the ENO (English National Opera) and the English National Ballet. With almost 2500 seats, it's one of the largest theaters in London. The interior is beautiful and mildly ornate, bedecked in pale blue and gold, and the scenery on stage is always minimal but effective. The Coliseum is centrally located, situated between Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, and is hard to miss with its trademark cupola. For fans of the ballet or opera, a performance here is a must-see attraction while visiting London.
The Royal Opera House is even more impressive than ever. The period building has been restored to its original glory and continues to be the one of the largest opera and ballet venues in London, showcasing the works of the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera and ROH Orchestra. Expect famous tenors, famous ballerinas and famous audience members as part of the revamped program. You can even take in the stunning architecture without going to a show; the entrance hall and exhibitions are open for viewing and backstage tours are also offered.
Welcome to the Circus! It is a madhouse of fun, with tasty food, drinks, and live acts for your enjoyment. The Circus, situated in Covent Garden, known as the theater area of London, brings to you live cabaret performances each night, ensuring that your evening is memorable. It also has a cocktail bar with a variety of drinks, selected just for you. During the day, the venue is a bar where people hangout for drinks, and slowly by evening, it transforms into a live-wire venue of dancing and cabaret performances, that you can enjoy with cocktails. Sink into the choicest of Pan Asian cuisine cooked with finesse by renowned chef Andrew Lassetter. Allow the Circus to transport you into a world of pleasure and contentment and an evening well-lived.
The Southbank Centre was created in the 1960s, after the Festival of Britain in 1951 inspired renewed interest in the arts scene in the United Kingdom. The center is one of the top cultural venues in the city, and typifies 1960s architecture. The Southbank Centre is made up of the Royal National Theatre (comprising the Olivier, Lyttelton and Cottesloe theaters), and the National Film Theatre which shows the cream of international art-house films. The South Bank district is home to many other galleries and attractions.
The Royal National Theatre, also known as National Theatre of Great Britain, is one of the United Kingdom’s most prominent performing arts theaters. The structure, designed by architects Sir Denys Lasdun and Peter Softley in iconic brutalist style, opened its doors between 1976 and 1977, and is made up of four auditoriums: Olivier, Dorfman, Lyttelton, and The Temporary. The venue hosts a varied program of classic dramas and contemporary plays. Since 2009, the theater has hosted National Theatre Live, a program of simulcasts of live productions broadcast to cinemas around the world. A number of first-rate restaurants, cafés, and bars are housed in the building, most with outdoor seating overlooking South Bank.
Surrounded by concrete tower blocks and skinny skyscrapers, the Barbican Centre is a hive of activity in music and the performing arts. Inside the complex you'll find the Barbican Cinema, which is always at the cutting edge of art house film; the Barbican Theatre, which plays host to the Royal Shakespeare Company, among others; Barbican Hall, home to the London Symphony Orchestra; and the Barbican Gallery, a center for showcasing visual art talent from around the world. You can even enjoy a post-theater meal at the excellent restaurant, Searcy's.