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London's 10 oldest theatres, plus information on what to see and where to stay nearby. These theatres are the 10 oldest still operating on their original sites - although most of them have been rebuilt, some several times. The Lyceum, built in 1771 as 'a place of entertainment', was not originally licensed as a theatre.

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Opened May 7, 1663

What's on? 42nd Street?(March 20-July 22)

Where to stay One Aldwych, a converted newspaper office just off the Strand. Click here to read a full review.

List taken from the Top Ten of London by Alexander Ash, published by Hamlyn ￡10. See www.octopusbooks.co.uk

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Sadler's Wells, Roseberry Avenue

Opened June 3, 1683

What's on??Flamenco Festival London (until February 26)

Where to stay The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Islington, close to trendy Upper Street. Click here to read a full review .?

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The Haymarket (Theatre Royal), Haymarket

Opened December 29, 1720

What's on? Love's Labour's Lost (until March 18)

Where to stay The Strand Palace Hotel, a mammoth three-star on one of London's great thoroughfares. Click here to read a full review .?

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The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Opened December 7, 1732

What's on??Jewels (April 1-21)

Where to stay?Radisson Blu Edwardian, Mercer Street, a 19th-century Covent Garden property brilliantly placed at Seven Dials. Click here to read a full review .?

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The Adelphi (originally Sans Pareil), Strand

Opened November 27, 1806

What's on? Kinky Boots (until April 22)

Where to stay The Soho Hotel, popular with media-types, actors and those with a love of bold design. Click here to read a full review .

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The Old Vic (originally Royal Coburg), Waterloo Road

Opened May 11, 1818

What's on? The Missing Light (March 23-April 4)

Where to stay The Travelodge London Central Waterloo, for simple accommodation in a winning location. Click here to read a full review

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The Vaudeville , Strand

Opened April 16, 1870

What's on? Stepping Out (March 1-June 17)

Where to stay Citadines Prestige, accommodation that combines the space and facilities of an apartment with the support services of a hotel. Click here to read a full review

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The Criterion, Piccadilly Circus

Opened March 21, 1874

What's on??The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (until October 29)

Where to stay The Dean Street Townhouse in Soho has beautifully-presented rooms, a vibrant restaurant and big comfy beds. Click here to read a full review

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The Savoy, Strand

Opened October 11, 1881

What's on? Dreamgirls (until October 21)

Where to stay The Savoy, a luxury hotel with a Gordon Ramsay restaurant - the Savoy Grill - and Art Deco glamour in spades. Click here to read a full review

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The Harold Pinter Theatre (originally The Comedy), Panton Street

Opened October 15, 1881

What's on??Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (until May 27)

Where to stay Hazlitt's in Soho is a beautiful period hotel with individually styled rooms and original Victorian plumbing. Click here to read a full review  

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