London’s top Theatre Exhibitions
Five of the best: London’s top Theatre Exhibitions to enjoy in and around the West End
Whilst the loss of the Theatre Museum in Covent Garden is still keenly felt, there are a number of opportunities to dip into the history of London’s theatre scene – from the V&A’s new Theatre & Performance space, to theatres such as the National and the Globe.
- The Globe Exhibition
- The history of Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Globe Theatre
- Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT Tel: 020 7401 9919 (Map)
- Website
- V&A's Theatre Collections
- The UK's national collection of theatre material including costumes and posters
- Cromwell Road, London , SW7 2RL Tel: 020 7942 2000 (Map)
- Website
- The British Library
- Permanent exhibition of historic books and play scripts including Shakespeare's First Folio
- 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB Tel: 0843 2081144 (Map)
- Website
- The National Theatre
- Free theatre exhibitions within foyer spaces of the National Theatre
- South Bank, London , SE1 9PX Tel: 020 7452 3400 (Map)
- Website
- National Portrait Gallery
- Impressive collection of portraits of theatrical greats plus special exhibitions
- St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE Tel: 020 7306 0055 (Map)
- Website
7 June 2010
