British theatre
London stage tradition
British theatre refers to the dramatic arts and theatrical tradition of the United Kingdom, encompassing the West End (London's commercial theatre district), regional repertory companies, and fringe productions.
The term often evokes a particular heritage: Shakespeare, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and a tradition of serious dramatic training.
She studied British theatre at RADA.
British spelling uses -re rather than American -er.
- Victorian melodramaSensational nineteenth-century stage entertainment
- Royal Shakespeare CompanyBritish classical theater ensemble
- matinee idolHandsome stage or film star
- OperaSung dramatic theatrical form
- West EndLondon theatre district
William Shakespeare · Andrew Lloyd Webber · drawing room comedy · Christopher Marlowe · Laurence Olivier · Agatha Christie · stage door · dress circle · standing ovation
British theatreBroadway
Manhattan theatrical district
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British theatreBritish cinema
England's film industry
British television · radio drama · streaming content · cinema · television
British theatrepopular entertainment
Widely enjoyed diversions
variety shows · music hall · pantomime · circus · burlesque
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