The Area
The Globe Pub is situated in the heart of Covent Garden, with many attractions and entertainment. We have tried to cover some of the top venus and events in the area that are a stones throw away from us, if you are out on the town for show, visiting the Opera or just browsing the shops please come buy and see what we have to offer. The information below has been complied from various sources available on the Internet with links to the source and more information.
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Bow Street
"Opera Houses, bawdy houses and coffee houses made Bow Street famous. The renowned Bow Street Runners were established here but it was also a haunt for criminals. High society, philanthropists and literati once entertained themselves and dwelled amongst a disreputable and dangerous rabble.
Shaped like a bow, the original street of the 1630s ran from Floral Street to Tavistock Street. It was later extended north to Long Acre and south to the Strand via Wellington Street. As early as 1632, the vicinity of Bow Street and Drury Lane became known as 'Thieving Alley', which was increasingly "Troblinge the adjacent areas... by lewdest Blades and female Naughty-packs"!" www.coventgarden.uk.com
The Royal Opera House
"The Royal Opera House is an opera house and major performing arts venue in the London district of Covent Garden. The large building is often referred to as simply "Covent Garden", after a previous use of the site of the opera house's original construction in 1732. It is the home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Originally called the Theatre Royal, it served primarily as a playhouse for the first hundred years of its history. In 1734, the first ballet was presented. A year later Handel's first season of operas began. Many of his operas and oratorios were specifically written for Covent Garden and had their premieres there." Wikipedia.com
Covent Garden
"Covent Garden (pronounced /?k?v?nt/) is a district in London, England, located on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St. Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is mainly associated with the former fruit and vegetable market located in the central square which is now a popular shopping and tourist site, and the Royal Opera House, which is also known as "Covent Garden". The district is divided by the main thoroughfare of Long Acre; north of which is mainly given over to independent shops centred on Neal's Yard and Seven Dials, while the south contains the central square with its street performers, and most of the elegant buildings, theatres and entertainment facilities, including the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and the London Transport Museum." Wikipedia.com
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (Now showing Shrek The Musical)
Brand new Shrek musical
With London musical and theatre fans able to pick up Shrek musical tickets soon, they’ll be treated to one of the most successful Broadway musicals of recent years, as the hit Mike Myers film bounds into the West End, hitting the Theatre Royal Drury Lane stage in May 2011. Full of all the hilarious wit of the four hugely successful films, as well as some ridiculously catchy musical numbers, Shrek musical tickets look set to be incredibly popular for both theatre and film fans of all ages.
Impressive pedigree
The Broadway version of the Shrek musical boasts a huge budget, and direction from celebrated director of Avenue Q, Jason Moore, who will be coming to the West End to direct the show here. The musical is a collaboration between Sam Medes’ Neal Street Productions and animation experts DreamWorks, and with this kind of pedigree behind it there’s no wonder so many people are so excited by the musical's arrival at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. (viewlondon.co.uk)
Fortune Theatre, Russell Street
The Fortune Theatre located in Russell Street, Covent Garden in London, was opened in 1924 and stands on the site of the old Albion Tavern.
In 2005 it hosted the long running play The Woman in Black, which was adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the book of the same name by Susan Hill.
The Fortune''s original building plans were discovered by Richard L. Hay, who used the exact plans to design and build the Elizabethan Stage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. The Fortune Theatre, once so succinctly described as ''This most intimate of theatres'' first opened to the public on Saturday, 8th November 1924. Built on the site of the old Albion Tavern, it was the first London theatre to be built after World War I. Fortue Theatre.co.uk
Royal Adelphi Theatre, Strand
"The Adelphi Theatre is a 1500-seat West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The present building is the fourth on the site. The theatre was Grade II listed for historical preservation on 1 December 1987." wikipedia.com
The world’s greatest love story continues…
From the Gothic surrounds of the Paris Opera House to the dazzling heights of New York’s Coney Island – the Phantom returns. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular new musical reunites the masked Phantom with his only true love and musical protégée, the stunning beauty Christine Daaé. Love Never Dies is a roller-coaster ride of intrigue, obsession and romance – where little is as it first appears.
With Madame Giry’s help the Phantom escaped the Paris mobs to build a glittering new empire in the new world. For ten long years the Phantom has hidden himself amongst the freaks and sideshows nursing his broken heart and yearning for his true love to return. And now…
Blinded by money and the bright lights of Coney – Christine, with Raoul and their son Gustave, is lured to America to perform one final time. But Christine soon discovers the true identity of the mysterious impresario who has tempted her across the Atlantic. As old wounds are reopened and forgotten memories unlocked – The Phantom sets out to prove that, indeed, Love Never Dies.
http://www.loveneverdies.com/
Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street
"The Lyceum Theatre is a 2,000-seat West End theatre located in the City of Westminster, on Wellington Street, just off the Strand. There has been a theatre with this name in the locality since 1765, and the present site opened on 14 July 1834 to a design by Samuel Beazley.[1] The building was unique in that it had a balcony overhanging the circle." wikipedia.com wikipedia.com
"Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi award-winning musical The Lion King will redefine your expectations of theatre.
A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s much-loved film The Lion King, transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands." http://www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk/
