The History of Europe – Told by its Theatres

Discover the history of Europe through fascinating stories and objects from European theatre museums.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Thursday, 23 March – Sunday, 3 September 2017

  • Theatre & Performance

  • Families

  • Free event

The History of Europe – Told by its Theatres photo

Since its origins in ancient Greece, the history of theatre has paralleled the history of Europe. Drawing upon the collections of six European theatre museums, this display reveals the close relationship that theatre has to the wider story of Europe, investigating concepts such as national identity, democracy and cross-cultural exchange.