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The London Palladium is the largest theatre, with a capacity of seats. The Apollo Victoria, Drury Lane (Theatre Royal), the Lyceum Theatre and the Dominion ranked second to fifth, each with a capacity of over seats. There was an average 45 theaters open in London as of 2017.

London theatre and the West End

Theatre in London is mostly based around the West End of London. West End theater is commonly used to refer to commercial productions staged in the large theaters in or around the West End area of London. All the theaters featured in the ranking are part of the West End, with London Palladium arguably the most famous due to its roster of performers and many televised performances. Most theaters in the West End are known for musicals, which is the most attended theater genre. The longest running productions in the West End are all musicals. The Mousetrap ranks first, running since 1952, and Les Misérables second, running from 1985.

Theatre and performing arts in the UK

The theater industry in the United Kingdom is a major part of arts and culture. While most commercial theater is based in London, some productions also tour regional theaters. Many theaters across England are also supported through funding from Arts Council England.