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The origins of West End theatre - West End shows

West End has its origins which date back to the time when Shakespeare first had his shows performed for the royalty and for the public. It is when drama, romance, tragedy and comedy, all came to life on stage in London. The origins of West End have always focused on providing the audience with an experience which they shall never forget. Legendary Theatre The West End is known to be the epicenter of the theatre scene. It is where all the legendary theatres are located. Numerous celebrities have made a name for themselves at West End. People who don’t know about West End might believe that New York’s Broadway has all the charm, but until they visit West End on their own, they won’t realize just how legendary it is. Birthplace of Theatre It can be argues that West End is the birthplace of theatre in the modern world. All major shows have been performed in the area for decades. It is vibrant and full of life. It is like living in the past and the future at the same time whe...

The best London theatre Guinness World Records - West End shows

West End is often referred to as the best part of London. It has an extensive history of festivity and entertainment. There are many tourist attractions in the area. No trip to London would be complete without a trip to West End. One of the things that West End is known for is its’ shows which date back to the time of Shakespeare. Another thing which West End is known for is setting some of the best London theatre Guinness World Records. The shows that have been played in West End theatres are not your average dramatics, rather they range from tragedy to comedy to a genre of their own. Here are some of the best Guinness World Records that have been set by West End Shows . The Longest Theatre Performance by an Individual Acting on stage in front of an audience itself isn’t an easy feat but wait till you hear about Adrian Hilton who performed for 110 hours and 46 minutes. Yes, you read that correct. Adrian had broken the record in July 1987 by dictating the entire works ...