# The Theatre in London

- Institution: Gresham College
- Taught by: Julian Bird, Sam Walters, David Lightbody, Professor Antony Field
- Year: 2012
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Literature and writing, Art, architecture and design
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/series/theatre-london)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

As Head of The Society of London Theatre (SOLT), the organisation which represents all theatre owners and producers in the West End, both commercial and subsidised, Julian Bird will be talking about the history of London theatre and its relative strengths in the world today. He will also be covering the important economic impact of London theatre around the world and will talking about some of the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead.

## Lectures

1. [London Theatre: Past Glories, Today’s Success and Tomorrow’s Opportunities](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-theatre-london/6b0c97a1b54e) (YouTube)
2. [Is Theatre History? The Alternative Explosion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-theatre-london/9682fd765826) (YouTube)
3. [West End Theatre in China](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-theatre-london/a7cda2c64fc1) (YouTube)
4. [The Future of London Theatre](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-theatre-london/d61cca8e25a7) (YouTube)