By
Lukas Johannes
Submitted On November 11, 2014
There are few cities in the world that provide such a varied and
exciting theatre scene as the UK capital. If you're visiting on holiday,
a quick and easy ride in a Gatwick Airport taxi will get you to the
centre of the city in no time. Once you've settled in you can set some
time aside to see some of the top show, either in the evening or as an
afternoon matinee.
The history of theatres in London goes right back to the Roman and then the Medieval period, when productions were presented on temporary stages erected in barns and other crude places. It was from these styles that the Elizabethan theatres borrowed their designs. Some of these still exist with a large part of their original designs intact. On a visit to London, be sure to see a show at the Globe Theatre, the Apollo Victoria, and the Lyceum Theatre.
The Globe Theatre
The original theatre was built in 1599 by famous playwright William Shakespeare's company, Lord Chamberlain's Men. Though the theatre burned down in 1613 and was rebuilt the following year, it was closed by the Puritans in 1642 and pulled down in 1644 to make way for tenements. As you arrive in to London in your Gatwick Airport taxi, you may see the rebuilt theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, which is a modern building quite close to the original site in Southwark. Currently there is a lively playbill of performances that are well worth going to see, which are still staged true to Shakespeare's original specifications.
The Apollo Victoria
Built in 1929 and designed by architects Lewis and Brent, this theatre has two identical facades facing onto both Vauxhall Bridge Road and Wilton Road. Originally planned as a home for a variety of shows, films and other ventures, the Apollo Victoria became the iconic home of musicals with the arrival of The Sound of Music in 1981. If you pass through Victoria in your Gatwick Airport taxi, you will see the massive, shiny signs advertising the current show on at the theatre, Wicked. Opening in 2006, Wicked has a star-studded cast and remains one of the most popular and highest selling shows in London.
The Lyceum Theatre
With its columnar front and African elements advertising its current show, The Lion King, The Lyceum Theatre is hard to miss as you go past in your Gatwick Airport taxi. Ever since 1765 there has been a theatre in the area called The Lyceum. Not only has the Lyceum been home to some excellent shows, it has also hosted a circus (1794-1807), a collection of Madame Tussaud's waxworks, and has been a chapel. It has also played host as the English Opera House and, after it was destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt again in 1904. It has a unique balcony feature that overhangs the dress circle. Closed in 1939 but saved and reopened in 1951, and again used as a theatre after reopening in 1996, it has a long and varied history. Today, you can visit the Lyceum Theatre and see the epic production of the Lion King for yourself.
The history of theatres in London goes right back to the Roman and then the Medieval period, when productions were presented on temporary stages erected in barns and other crude places. It was from these styles that the Elizabethan theatres borrowed their designs. Some of these still exist with a large part of their original designs intact. On a visit to London, be sure to see a show at the Globe Theatre, the Apollo Victoria, and the Lyceum Theatre.
The Globe Theatre
The original theatre was built in 1599 by famous playwright William Shakespeare's company, Lord Chamberlain's Men. Though the theatre burned down in 1613 and was rebuilt the following year, it was closed by the Puritans in 1642 and pulled down in 1644 to make way for tenements. As you arrive in to London in your Gatwick Airport taxi, you may see the rebuilt theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, which is a modern building quite close to the original site in Southwark. Currently there is a lively playbill of performances that are well worth going to see, which are still staged true to Shakespeare's original specifications.
The Apollo Victoria
Built in 1929 and designed by architects Lewis and Brent, this theatre has two identical facades facing onto both Vauxhall Bridge Road and Wilton Road. Originally planned as a home for a variety of shows, films and other ventures, the Apollo Victoria became the iconic home of musicals with the arrival of The Sound of Music in 1981. If you pass through Victoria in your Gatwick Airport taxi, you will see the massive, shiny signs advertising the current show on at the theatre, Wicked. Opening in 2006, Wicked has a star-studded cast and remains one of the most popular and highest selling shows in London.
The Lyceum Theatre
With its columnar front and African elements advertising its current show, The Lion King, The Lyceum Theatre is hard to miss as you go past in your Gatwick Airport taxi. Ever since 1765 there has been a theatre in the area called The Lyceum. Not only has the Lyceum been home to some excellent shows, it has also hosted a circus (1794-1807), a collection of Madame Tussaud's waxworks, and has been a chapel. It has also played host as the English Opera House and, after it was destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt again in 1904. It has a unique balcony feature that overhangs the dress circle. Closed in 1939 but saved and reopened in 1951, and again used as a theatre after reopening in 1996, it has a long and varied history. Today, you can visit the Lyceum Theatre and see the epic production of the Lion King for yourself.
Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you're looking for a Gatwick airport taxi,
Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all
over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you
don't miss your car on your holiday abroad.
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