Theater

Your greatest challange to seeing theater in Europe is, of course, the language barrier. For this reason, you might want to take advantage of the theater arts while you are in Britain or Ireland during your travels. If you are fluent in a second language, say French, Italian, or German, then by all means look into seeing a production while in Paris, Rome, Berlin, or any major European city. As always, check out a local newspaper or look for flyers in the tourist office and you will most likely find discount seats or special deals to a number of productions during your stay.

London is, of course, the epicenter of live theater despite what those in New York might think. There are dozens of ticket outlets in the Leicester Square/Piccadilly/Coven t Garden area but, as before, be careful when you buy tickets - the worst seats in British theaters are usually pretty horrible. Dublin’s famous Abbey Theatre is another European standout founded in 1904 by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, and the theater has played a prominent role in Ireland’s rich artistic tradition, by supporting both traditional Irish playwrights and younger up-and-comers. The theater itself is dripping with history and you’ll feel that it’s a special occasion just being there.