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London has many theatres, such as Barbican Hall, Drury Lane, Haymarket and The Palace to name but a few.
The first real theatre was opened in London in 1576, and became known as the Globe theatre, the first of three which was built by Richard Burgage, who was at the time considered to be London's greatest actor, he was the first man to play Hamlet, King Lear and the challenging role of Othello.
It wasn't until the 19th century before today's the West End really began to take shape, with theatre going becoming highly fashionable among both middle and upper classes. Throughout the 19th century theatre begin to thrive and in the early part of the 20th century, but worries did rise with the introduction of cinema and availability of TV, but it has been able to hold its own through the years and in 2008 will see the opening of Cameron Mackintosh's Sondheim Theatre in Shaftesbury Square.
With amazing theatres such as The Royal Opera House, this was re-opened in the 1858 but after reconstruction work in the 1990's it stands as London's home to the Opera, ballet and Orchestra.
The National Theatre opened its door is 1963 showing Hamlet, since then they have produced over 600 plays. Today it is London's 1st theatre and represents all the culture and ability the city has to offer.
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