If you're looking to catch a great show, any Londoner will point you in the direction of the iconic West End. From big-name musicals to world-class performances played out on stage, the area’s eclectic, ever-changing mix of opera, ballet, theatre and drama is a must-experience for theatre lovers alike. Find more than twenty thriving theatres in the area, including the esteemed Royal Ballet and Opera House.
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The words ‘Covent Garden’ have long been used as a synonym for British opera thanks to the beautiful and deeply historic venue home to two world-famous companies - The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet.
Originally built in 1858, the current Royal Opera House is the third incarnation of this high culture hub, and legends including Maria Callas, Margot Fonteyn, Luciano Pavarotti and Rudolf Nureyev have graced its stage.

A major reconstruction in the 1990s resulted in the creation of a series of beautiful, modern public spaces to complement the historic grandeur of Covent Garden’s main arena and further improvements are being planned.
