Definitions

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  • noun Part of the West End district of London, England, where many theatres can be found.

Etymologies

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theatre +‎ land

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Examples

  • From nose-to-tail to table-to-bed – St John chef Fergus Henderson is branching out into accommodation with this stylish 15-room pad and restaurant in theatreland.

    New UK accommodation for 2011 2011

  • On Twitter, the emergence of @westendproducer, a flamboyant wit with a cynical take on London's theatreland, who likes to hint that he might just be Sir Cameron Mackintosh, is a sparkling example of trick-or-tweet.

    Darling, is it you? | Editorial 2011

  • Oragnisers hope the video link will entice Americans to come to London for theatreland as well as the Olympics.

    Olivier awards to unite London and New York's theatre lovers 2012

  • Burlesque shows have been seeping into theatreland for a while now, and one, The Hurly Burly Show, returns after a successful Leicester Square Theatre run.

    This week's new theatre 2011

  • In the West End the focus was on the more exclusive custom-made tailoring trade, skills that would overlap with the demands of theatreland, with firms such as Berman & Nathan and Angels gaining prominence.

    From corsets for comedians to bespoke bras: Rigby & Peller has seen it all 2011

  • Nevertheless, the evocation of London's theatreland and the snapshot of life in Britain at that time seems to be very well-researched and conveyed.

    Sunday Salon: Petrona at Euro Crime Maxine 2008

  • Nevertheless, the evocation of London's theatreland and the snapshot of life in Britain at that time seems to be very well-researched and conveyed.

    March 2008 Maxine 2008

  • Lyn Gardner: The panto season is starting to take hold in theatreland, but there's still a last chance to see some heavyweight drama

    Potted Panto – review 2010

  • Nevertheless, the evocation of London's theatreland and the snapshot of life in Britain at that time seems to be very well-researched and conveyed.

    Sunday Salon: Petrona at Euro Crime Maxine 2008

  • I can't write out all the plot here, but it is murder in London's theatreland, with Shakespeare theme.

    May 2007 Maxine 2007

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