42nd. Street
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The magnificent Theatre Royal Drury Lane is located at Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF. The ideal location of theatre makes it one of the most popular tourist spots, as it is brilliantly positioned in the heart of beautiful London city. It is located amidst Covent Garden market and The Strand. Covent Garden is a beautiful place to enjoy as there are varied ranges of high street shop such as a huge Kurt Geiger for shoe lovers. The venue also has varied range of offbeat boutiques such as Rokit or Pop Boutique.
Disney Store is located at a nearby distance which makes it one of the most desirable venues for kids. there are also street performers and sometimes interactive art installations on offer. You can also enjoy visit to London Transport Museum. Moreover, there are also huge selection of restaurants and bars suitable for every budget and pocket.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane is located at an accessible location and can be easily commuted via various modes of commutations such as tubes, buses, taxis or cars. Covent Garden is the nearest station accessible to Theatre Royal, whereas you can also commute via bus numbers 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 68, 76, 77A, 168, 171, 171A and 176.
The stunning Theatre Royal Drury Lane has huge occupancy of 2000 and spread on four levels as Stalls, Grand Circle, Upper Circle and Balcony. This is undoubtedly one of the largest theatres of London. For disabled patrons and carers, theatre offers discounted seats. The Box Office has an induction loop, whereas an infra red system is installed within the auditorium.
This is one of the oldest theatres in London and dates back to 1663. It has undergone various transformations and the current building is the fourth one on same site. During the initial years, theatre hosted plays and dramas, whereas nowadays focuses more on musical.
Roald Dahl’s 42nd. Street made its grand debut at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the year 2013. As stated by Evening Standard, ‘ glossy, riotously colourful production’, the show shines in its brilliantly spectacular production. Winner of two Olivier awards, the gripping London show is complete roller coaster ride to the mad world of Willy Wonka.
Under the superb direction of Sam Mendes, whose incredible works include Skyfall and King Lear, the show is certainly one of the most imaginative as well as stylish London Westend productions. With its superb sets and magnificent costume design which is done by Mark Thompson, audience are left spell bound.
42nd. Street is the saga of a young boy, Charlie who wins a golden ticket to catch the weird as well as fantastic world of Wonka Chocolate Factory. Jake Poolman as Charlie has a flawless vocal with amazing dance skills mesmerize the viewers with his sterling performance. This is one of the most entertaining London Westend show!~~~~
Emma George
03/06/2016