Getting older is one thing, but who wants the added bother of thinking up birthday ideas in London yet again? This year, don’t settle for a quiet dinner with friends or drinks at your local – do something different. Whether you want a special supper or a cultural adventure, here are 31 ways to ensure your next birthday is the most memorable yet. If you're looking further afield, check out our guide to the best places to spend a birthday , whatever climate or budget you're looking at.
1. Secure a top spot beside the stage There’s no shortage of theatrical spectacle in the capital, and a trip to the theatre has long been one of our favourite birthday ideas in London. For the ultimate treat, secure a private box for your select group of culture vultures; theatres such as Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the Savoy Theatre are among some of London’s most dazzling.
Alternatively, head to the opera – the English National Opera strives to be one of the most accessible companies around, performing shows in the English Language and offering cut-price tickets for younger visitors. All the spectacle, none of the pretentiousness. Address: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JF; Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, Strand, London WC2R 0ET; English National Opera, St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4ES Website: lwtheatres.
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or 2. Warm up your vocal cords For those who fancy themselves as the next Beyoncé or are just partial to belting out an of.