Drama
Musical
Phantom of the Opera
After more than 30 years the West End still loves the Music of the Night.
Musical
Les Miserables
The fully staged production of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre!
Musical
Hamilton
Hamilton, an American musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Play
Patriots
The political drama Patriots comes to the Noel Coward Theatre, exploring Berezovsky's life
Play
The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a West End staple. Do you know whodunnit?
Play
The Pillowman
The Pillowman starring Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton heads to the Duke of York's Theatre
Musical
Aspects of Love
Michael Ball stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's tangled love story Aspects of Love!
Play
Witness for the Prosecution
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama is presented in a perfect courtroom setting.
Play
Hamnet
Bear witness to the greatest untold tragedy of William Shakespeare, the death of his son.
Play
The Crown Jewels
Forget the Tower of London, The Crown Jewels in the Garrick Theatre is the one to see!
Play
Brokeback Mountain
Discover an unforgettable story of love, passion and sacrifice in Brokeback Mountain.
Musical
Glory Ride
Witness the legacy of Gino Bartali come to life in this epic show of resistance and rescue.
Play
Macbeth
An insatiable lust for power brings a nation to its knees in Macbeth at The Globe Theatre.
Play
The Shape of Things
Love takes on a whole new shape in this intense, provocative and gripping production!
Musical
Rebecca
Daphne du Maurier's eerie classic Rebecca comes to life on the Charing Cross stage!
Musical
The Mongol Khan
Discover the captivating culture of Mongolia with the immersive experience The Mongol Khan
Play
A Sherlock Carol
Two classics, one marvellous mystery. A Sherlock Carol returns to the Marylebone Theatre!
Play
Shooting Hedda Gabler
Reality and fiction clash in this heartfelt adaptation of Henrik Ibsen‘s masterpiece.
Musical
Death Note – The Musical
Unleash the power of the supernatural pen in Death Note, a thrilling battle of justice!
Musical
The Verge of Forever
Classical music meets the captivating charm of pop and jazz in The Verge of Forever!
Play
The Interview
The Interview explores one of history's most controversial interviews - Princess Diana's.
Play
Disruption
Andrew Stein’s gripping thriller delves into the dark side of our tech-obsessed society.
Play
August In England
August in England, a play inspired by the Windrush scandal, playing at the Bush Theatre.
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London drama tickets - Tickets for London's West End dramas
The word "drama" originated in Greece from a term meaning "action". The oldest recorded dramatic theory work is Aristotle's Poetics (335 BC). The Greek culture carried the tradition forward, and soon Rome adopted it. Thereon, drama quickly gained popularity in Europe, becoming known as "theatre" in England and France. European theatre's golden age in drama began during the Elizabethan era, which set the stage for drama throughout the world. Since then, London has become a prominent stage for dramatic productions in the past decades, and London drama tickets sell out in a flash.
Many acknowledge the power of drama as an effective method to enhance a person's emotional intelligence irrespective of their age. Drama stimulates creativity and imagination, helping develop an in-depth understanding of human behaviour and teaches us to empathise with situations that may otherwise seem distant. For decades, it has encouraged the development of critical thinking and making conscious decisions.
Different Kinds of Drama
When you think of drama, you might recall your favourite films or TV shows. However, drama is literary and focuses on stage performances. In literature, it refers to the stage action and written dialogue actors perform in front of an audience. There are several types of drama, and you have probably experienced all of them in your life.
• Comedy: It has a light-hearted tone, silly characters, serious subjects addressed using humour, brilliant wordplay, as well as a happy ending.
• Farce: Like the former, farce is considered a broad comedy. Shows often involve improbable events, a slapstick storyline, and gaga, often inappropriate and exaggerated humour.
• Opera: Another important and ancient form of drama that sells many London drama tickets; operas include sung dialogues instead of spoken. The production is based on a musical score and has elaborate costume design and sets. The subject matter of opera can be melodramatic, comic, or tragic.
• Melodrama: It has a serious story to tell and can have a happy or sad ending. Melodrama involves many actors playing heroes, villains, mentors and more.
• Musical drama: While musical drama can be mistaken for opera, this type of drama features a quality storyline laced with songs. You will hear a distinctive and catchy musical score and enjoy plenty of singing and dancing. Perhaps the most noticeable element of musical drama is the feelings expressed by multiple characters singing together.
• Tragedy: Tragedy is common in drama, and London drama tickets often sell out for tragic plays. Unlike comedy, it has a sad ending and a hero with a flaw. Dark and serious themes like poverty and hatred, the downfall of a good character, etc. mark tragedy dramas.
• Tragicomedy: Tragicomedies present unconventional stories that are both sad and happy, and show characters acting in classical comedic manners.