| Anyone who's travelled around the world will | | | | spectaculars like 'Jersey Boys' and 'Mamma Mia!'. |
| know all about the truly great cities. They all share | | | | Cheap theatre tickets are often available through |
| certain characteristics; iconic, instantly recognisable | | | | cancellations, or by booking in advance. |
| architecture, a unique recent or ancient history, | | | | There are also a plenty of thought-provoking |
| fine parks and buildings, and an exciting nightlife. | | | | dramas on in the West End, as well as several |
| Paris, New York, Berlin, Moscow, Sydney and Rio | | | | hilarious comedies. For the culture vultures, there |
| de Janeiro all fall into this group. However, none of | | | | are regular productions of Shakespeare's great |
| them match up to London. | | | | works, too. All tastes are catered for in London's |
| The UK's capital is by far the glitziest city in the | | | | wonderful theatre district. |
| world, from the wide avenues and dignified | | | | Buying tickets is easy, and can be done while in |
| landmarks, to the sumptuous stores and plush | | | | the area or from the comfort of your own home. |
| hotels. Samuel Johnson famously claimed that | | | | Each theatre has its own Box Office, which will |
| when a man is tired of London, he's tired of life, | | | | usually be open throughout the day. There is also |
| and it's hard not to agree. And among all the | | | | a booth in Leicester Square which sells seats for |
| shining beacons of this glorious metropolis the | | | | a variety of shows. Additionally, they can be |
| theatres are perhaps the brightest of all. | | | | bought by telephone and on the Internet. |
| The West End exudes glamour, from the high-end | | | | If you know someone who needs cheering up, |
| shopping arcades to the deluxe restaurants, it has | | | | why not treat them to vouchers for one of the |
| a class and elegance unequalled anywhere in the | | | | shows? It takes the guesswork out of trying to |
| world. But take a leisurely stroll along Shaftesbury | | | | find which play would be most appropriate, and |
| Avenue and it will be the playhouses that catch | | | | ensures the recipient gets the most out of such a |
| your eye. The area known affectionately as | | | | thoughtful present. |
| theatre-land contains some of the finest to be | | | | Another great way to give London theatre |
| found anywhere on the planet, each with a unique | | | | tickets is with a combined package that also |
| and fascinating heritage. | | | | includes an overnight stay in one of the capital's |
| Any visitor looking for a night out and an excellent | | | | hotels. It can make the evening an extra special |
| show is spoilt for choice in London. There are a | | | | one, enabling the recipient to truly make the most |
| whole host of exciting musicals, ranging from the | | | | of their visit without having the hassle of getting |
| long-running classics such as 'Blood Brothers' and | | | | home until the next day. |
| 'Les Miserables' to the get-up-and-dance | | | | |