London’s West End theatres offer the kind of dramatic range and diversity that Broadway can only dream of. The West End generates more than $2 billion of economic impact each year. About 12 million people attend West End productions every year, and there was a 3.2% rise in attendance last year – a remarkable statistic considering the current depressed states of the economy and tourism.” Still, there are some problems, not the least of which is the shabby condition of West End theatres.