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Britain has a long history of putting on great theatre and the West End in London is an internationally renowned centre where actors and directors flock to put on successful shows. From The Adelphi Theatre to the National Theatre, or the Gielgud Theatre to the Garrick Theatre, the list of theatres in the capital is endless.

Certain pieces of theatre are engraved in British culture, such as long running shows such as The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, which although set in France have both been showcased in this country (and around the world) since the 1980s.

Some theatres in the country have a particularly long and detailed history with some tracing their routes as far back as the 1600s. During their time they have seen some of the most well known figures in theatre history either gracing their stages or writing and directing some of their plays such as the likes of Noel Coward, Charlie Chaplin and more.

With theatres all over the country that are all doing well despite the onset of the financial crisis, it shows that there is still a love for the stage. In an age where film and television dominate, this is encouraging news for an industry with a strong base in the UK. A number of sources have reported that theatre tickets will soon be available for shrek the musical and ghost the musical, both likely to open in 2011.