TY - BOOK AU - Coveney,Michael AU - Dazeley,Peter AU - Rylance,Mark TI - London theatres SN - 0711238618 AV - PN2596.L6 C68 2017 PY - 2017/// CY - London, United Kingdom PB - Frances Lincoln Ltd., an imprint of The Quarto Group KW - Theater KW - Dalston (London, England) KW - History KW - Theaters KW - England KW - London KW - Pictorial works KW - Performing Arts KW - Dalston KW - Pictoral works N1 - Includes index; P.B; Grandes Dames -- Pleasure palaces -- Popular landmarks -- Informal delights -- Legends alive -- Hidden gems -- Eastward ho! -- West end jewels N2 - "London is the theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre, the range and quality is unsurpassed. Michael Coveney and Peter Dazeley invite you on a tour of the forty-six theatres that make London what it is, with stories of the architecture, the productions and the personalities that have defined each one. Sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the public areas, auditorium and backstage complete the picture"--Dust jacket ER -