William Shakespeare's reputation as the most influential writer in English literature is richly deserved. Over 400 years after Shakespeare died, his plays are still internationally enjoyed.

The Bard’s work is often found at the many theatres at the heart of the UK’s capital. Shakespeare lived and worked in London, and the core of English theatre is in the city.

Today, we continue to celebrate the Bard for his humour, insight and influence. Official London Theatre offers a wide variety of free online resources to help theatregoers hoping to see a Shakespeare play in London.

With up-to-date production listings, news and London show deals, we aim to encourage ways to engage with the performances of Shakespeare's works.

• View current and future London plays.
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Celebrating Shakespeare in London

Shakespeare in London is a large part of the exciting new Celebrate The Play campaign.

• Learn more about Celebrate The Play.

Aimed at drama fans, the new initiative builds on the broad success of London theatre. By promoting diversity and history in the theatre, Celebrate The Play encourages theatregoers to try something.

It brings the whole industry together and, through a series of promotions - including many rewards for joining up to the dedicated mailing list - it expands the reach and profile of London plays.

Among the leading theatres participating in Celebrate The Play is Shakespeare’s Globe, the epicentre of Shakespeare in London and certainly one of the most important locations in the world to explore and enjoy Shakespeare's work.

Faithfully reconstructed to exacting standards, the Globe building embraces performance excellence and education about Shakespeare. There is no more authentic place than the Globe to celebrate Shakespeare in London.

With Shakespeare classics always on the calendar at this and many other of London's famous theatres, it is fitting that the great Bard plays a prominent role in celebrating the play.

Shakespeare's work has a wide appeal, offering an incredible variety of performances. His plays offer rich humour and biting satire through to deep political intrigue. There are modern and traditional interpretations of Shakespeare in London to satisfy all tastes.

To find the latest news and special offers, and to discover more about Shakespeare in London, have a look around the Official London Theatre website.