A Selected Grouping of key Web Sites dealing with the London Theatre
(These links were operating as of the time they were placed here.)

The London Theatre Guide
This is the official site of the Society of London Theatres. It covers theatre news, the bill of fare at over 100 theatres (not just the west end), and ticket purchasing. Even better, there is a link to the Tickets Booth where you can click again to see the day's offerings at the Half Price Booth in Leicester Square. The list is updated each day at noon. You are not guaranteed that a show on the list will still be available by the time you get to the booth and of course some venues may dump tickets to the booth later in the afternoon, but checking this link could save you a trip all the way to the West End just to see what's up on a given day. This is the first source I've found that lists the daily offerings outside of the booth proper.
http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news

Albemarle of London
A comprehensive site by one of London's best ticket agencies. Information on all West End Plays and Concerts. Also reviews, theatre descriptions, seating plans, maps, general tourist information, and of course on-line purchase of tickets by credit card.
http://www.albemarle-london.com/news.html

Theatre Monkey: A Guide to London Theatre and Concert Venues
Steve Rich, the theatre monkey, offers you commentary, features, venue description, seating plans, and lists of the top shows. More a personal impression of the scene than a commercial site, but you can order tickets.
http://www.theatremonkey.com/index.html

The National Theatre
Get full National Theatre schedules, plus platforms and lobby music performers. Can order tickets directly through site.
http://www.nt-online.org/home.html

Shakespeare's Globe
This is the official site for the new Globe Theatre on Bankside in London. Here you will find full information on their season, their exhibitions, their special events, etc.
http://www.shakespeares-globe.org/navigation/frameset.htm

Half Price Theatre Ticket Booth in London's Leicester Square
Covers location, opening hours, and ticket sales policies, but no way to see what shows might be available on a given day. There is a note on what shows are not available through the booth. You cannot purchase full or half price tickets on this site.
http://www.rap.clara.net/half/

Applause Books
Applause Books publishes a large list of theatre and drama books, all of which can be ordered on line through their website at http://www.applausepub.com

An even more selective list of general sites dealing with the city as a whole.

Virtual London
This site has links to just about anything you might need to know about London. Do you need a theatre ticket, a flat, a loan, a date, a weather report, or a restaurant. It's all there and more.
http://www.virtual-london.com/

Londinium
This is another general purpose London Index site that can lead you to information on just about anything from the best plays to the best jumble sales—sort of an electronic Time Out.
http://www.londinium.com/index.php


London Transport (Tube, Bus, Train)
This is the official London Transport site and offers maps, trip planning, complete fare structure information, plus how to buy on-line if you prefer.
http://www.londontransport.co.uk/rail/

The London Map
This splendid little hi-tech gem is not specifically oriented toward theatre, but it is an appealing adjunct for anyone familiar with the city or contemplating a trip. A click on any of a hundred or so locations on a central London map accesses a 360 degree panorama from that spot. Many of the locations, from Piccadilly Circus to the Millennium Bridge, are on London Theatre Walks routes. The panoramic pictures glow with universal summer sunshine, misleading perhaps as to London’s general weather, but they do show a city teeming with life. Some pictorial evocations of the city make the mistake of trying to eliminate the human element in order to emphasize its architectural monuments. http://www.the-london-map.co.uk


London Weather
This site gives you the current weather in London plus longer range forecasts. Also some links to standard travel and lodging opportunities.
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/03772.html

London Free List
If you run out of the big tourist things to do or if doing the big tourist things have run your purse down to cobwebs, try this site for suggestions on things available free or almost free (under 3 quid). There are categories for lectures, music, theatre, exhibitions, kids, museums, gays, walks, etc. This is worth checking out even if you aren't strapped for cash.
http://www.londonfreelist.com/home.asp