We came for the Sunday matinee of Back to the Future. Fresh off our flight from LAX, I never waste anytime fitting in as many shows as possible when in town. We had soooo much fun! This production is outstanding! We saw Back to the Future, Cabaret and Crazy for You this trip. I can't compare the three since all of them are completely different but I highly recommend this show for something fun and casual. You will not be disappointed. This is also a very family friendly show, the kids in the theatre seemed to enjoy it even if they aren't an 80s baby like me :) Very fun time! Can't ever do theatre in London without ice-cream at intermission, it's mandatory for me. This theatre doesn't have vegan options as our Cabaret production did but I'm consistently on mint chip as a little intermission refresher. If you get tix and haven't seen the movie in awhile I think it'd be fun to watch it first. I didn't have a clue about the movie since it's been forever since I've seen it, but still had a blast - so many laughs and so enjoyable. read more

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A nice place to see a show! My husband and I came here to see "Back to the Future" and really enjoyed it. The main thing is that there seemed to be plenty of leg room, which is a problem in a lot of Broadway theaters. One interesting note is that there isn't a center aisle. We had seats close to the middle so had to walk past a lot of people/seats to get where we were going, but the seats were great. Getting in and out was very quick and well organized. Kudos to the staff here for having a clean, efficient and fun theater. And I also recommend "Back to the Future"....it's a great show. read more

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As of March 2024, Back to the Future the Musical is playing, and it does not disappoint. It's everything you would expect, and more- with great music, excellent acting, and a beautiful theatre. The show is long at 2hrs 40 mins including an intermission, and you can get discounted tickets at todaytix.com read more

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I saw Back to the Future the Musical, and I was absolutely blown away! Not only was the show amazing, but the venue was awesome too! The lobby was decorated to immerse you in the story as soon as you step inside. There was a bar, gift shop, and toilets available on each of the three levels of the theatre. My seat was in row J of the upper circle, and I was informed before the show that it was a partially restricted view. Directly in front of the seat was a safety rail that made it difficult to see the stage for parts of the performance. If you are shorter, I would recommend sitting towards the front of the upper circle. read more

Adelphi Theatre - View from J32 in the Upper Circle - Performing Arts Near Me - London, XGL

I landed up here because I discovered that somebody had decided to turn Back to the Future into a stage musical. Well, it didn't take all that much to convince me that I should, well, go and see it, which is basically what I did. The theatre isn't bad, though it is fairly typical of London theatres. Mind you, as far as I'm aware, most people go to the theatre for the play, and not the theatre, so whether it is good or bad is really a moot point. However, it is close to the station, but then again it is central London meaning that pretty much everything is close to a station. read more

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Came here to see the Back to the Future musical. The theatre is not as intricately or ornately decorated as some of the others around, but it is a convenient location on Strand near many popular sites. The Back to the Future musical was an unexpected delight - if you have a chance, see it! Lots of fun! read more

Back to the future, the musical, was an absolute blast. The stage designs and set changes were amazing too. 5 stars, loved it. read more

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My BF took me here for "Back To The Future" musical for my birthday. Our seats were in the Stall section in row V and view of the stage was good. The musical was based on the original movie and it was very enjoyable musical to watch. The stage effects were amazing! Highly recommend to come to watch "Back To The Future" at Adelphi Theatre. read more

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I was hesitated about the show because back to the future is so famous and worried that they would ruin it. But surprisingly the musical is very well done. The stage effect is perfect and the show is very energetic and upbeat. A little problem with the sound system at some group singing part the music is too loud that can't hear the vocal but most of the things are very good. A lot of dancing and singing. Kids friendly. Seats are very comfortable, I'm on the second row and have a great view of the whole stage. Front row seats also gets a treats at the ending but I'm not going to spoil it here read more

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It's a dream come true to see a musical in London. Upon entering the west end, just about anyone will feel that Broadway magic and be tempted to book a show. We came to the Adelphi Theatre to see Waitress and loved every second. The historic theatre is gorgeous and decked out in red velvet seats. They were serving apple pie cocktails (among any other drinks) and mini apple pies in the lobby to gear up for the show. So fun! They even served mini ice creams in the theatre during intermission. The show was such a blast and there was so much talent on the stage. We got our tickets about two weeks ahead of time and were surprised that they were decently priced (and cheaper than nyc). Such a fun night! Crossing that off the bucket list! read more

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Saw The Waitress Musical here at the Adelphi Theatre and had an incredible time. If you've never seen the Waitress and are contemplating about going, DO IT! It was an incredible show and Katharine McPhee is just so damn talented, and not to mention stunningly beautiful. As for the theater itself, it's a nice setup with a great view of the stage from just about any seat. The theater is relatively small but still has enough seating to accommodate a fairly large crowd. There are three different levels and each one has a food concession stand available if you're hungry. The seats aren't the most comfortable and the spaces are a bit tight but it's nothing unbearable. It looks like they've been maintaining the theater well because it was really clean and appeared to be in excellent condition for its' age. The staff attendants are very helpful and they are quick to direct you to your seats. When the show was finished, I was surprised to find that there was a separate exit that led us right to the Covent Garden. Adelphi Theatre is best known for its' production of Kinky Boots. I have yet to see it, but I'm hoping to one day in the future. All in all, Adelphi is a beautiful theatre that puts on a ton of amazing musicals, comedy shows, and plays. You will have a great time watching your performance here. read more

Adelphi Theatre - Seeing the Waitress! Excellent show - Performing Arts Near Me - London, XGL

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It was our first visit to the UK and the Adelphi Theatre. I was bummed that we could not catch BACK TO THE FUTURE in NYC so was super excited to see it here!!! I liked the structure of the theatre. It was small and perfect. The musical had great effects and the theatre had decorations to complement it. At times the play had sets that were intimate and felt like a High School Play, which was PERFECT! read more

Saw Kinky Boots here and had seats on the orchestra level. The show was brilliant, funny, and the actors incredible! The sound system was excellent as was the staging! The theater itself doesn't seem have a bad seat as that seats in the orchestra section are staggered so that you aren't directly behind someone making it easy to not have obstructed views from the person in front of you. I also like that they have a ladies room right there in the theatre, so you don't have to go out to lobby. The staff here were excellent from picking up the tickets to being directed to my seat to the ushers being conversational during intermission. Right off the Strand, so it is in the midst of everything and close to a lot of restaurants and bars. Great location and great theatre! read more

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Quaint little theater that provides an intimate experience between the cast and audience. You really can't go wrong with the seating. I came here to watch Waitress the musical and it was hilarious! The performance was really well done and, quite frankly, the American accents made me feel right at home. Problem is, I did feel the urge to grab a pie after the show but I'll save that for another time. The venue was easy to navigate and the staff were very friendly. In fact, the gentleman at the front selling champagne shared the same name as me and we struck up an immediate conversation. Good times all around. read more

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What a great little theatre this is. My sister and I wanted to take in a musical/play of sorts and found Kinky Boots was playing. We had seen a poster as we walked in Edinburgh so it was already on my mind. We were not disappointed. We ordered our tickets online, and had to get into the line that provides hard copy tickets because this place does not have electronic scanning functions apparently. No matter. We found our seats and fully enjoyed the show. There are concession stand treats available, but I do not know who the genius is who thought super crunchy loud chips should be an offering for a play. My sister started half a crunch on one and with a glance from me and others she silently allowed it to soften over time in her mouth to absorb it. Would recommend this theatre for it's quaintness and charm. Pro Tip: Pay attention to the seating availability online. If the circle is half colored there is something wrong with the seat. Thankfully we noticed what that meant and got good seats for what we paid. read more

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Scored a couple of last minute tickets to Kinky Boots. We were Center Dress Circle and had a pretty decent view. Unfortunately these had to be the most uncomfortable seats I had all week. Low to the ground, tight to the seat in front, and narrow. I'm bumping from a three to a four star because the show was good making us forget our lack of comfort. read more

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My friend and I saw Kinky Boots here and enjoyed the performance. As far as the theatre itself, it was a bit cramped. The acoustics were good, however. It's a small venue, so you are very close to the other audience. The people behind us took off their shoes, and the area around us started to smell like malt vinegar with putrid cheese. Nasty! Stinky feet while watching Kinky Boots! Not a good combination. Some of the staff members were also not very pleasant especially one of the girls selling the souvenirs. I was less than amused. Great show though! read more

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Such a great theatre, we visited to watch kinky boots on the west end and it was amazing. It's not too big, we sat fairly near the stage and there was no problem with the view at all. It is also very easy to access the stage door behind so you can meet the cast very easily. The show was absolutely brilliant and recommended it to so many fiends read more

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Went here for a musical, Kinky Boots, and had the most wonderful time. The checkin was smooth, seating us was friendly and simple. The seats in the orchestra section were wide and smooth--super comfy. The lightning, sound, and volume of the actors was really good. The show was two hours with a 15 minute intermission. We will be back to this place in a heartbeat. read more

A 'cosy' theatre. Stalls and two balconies, one up with Gods. Two bars, one at the entrance and the other to the left of the stage. Great service from all the staff. We were there for Kinky Boots. What a show, must not be missed. read more

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Just back from a trip to London where we saw "Back to the Future" at this theatre. We hit a bit of a snag when after purchasing tickets online the night before we were unable to locate a confirmation email and then we called the ticket vendor we purchased from and were faced with a disconnected number. We went to the theatre 15 minutes before curtain with our fingers crossed and the lovely Kiera at the box office after not being able to locate our tickets for a few minutes kept it up and finally she found the reservation about three minutes til curtain! We were about to leave the theatre but Kiera perservered and found our tickets! Having been to a zillion Broadway shows being a New Yorker you don't often get this kind of above and beyond service. Thank you to The Adelphi for having superior staff. Kiera is a solid gold bar. read more

Saw the every first performance of The Bodyguard and was very impressed(06/11/12). The performance was a mixture of romance, comedy & action. Not given you to much info for those who are looking forward to this show. A must see for ALL ages. read more

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I saw Kinky Boots here. I loved the show! The Adelphi is a quaint smaller theater with friendly staff and is a great location.

Personally I don't like the decor. The theater is a bit dull. Our view from the middle level was not too bad. The seating is not that smallest I have seen but they are not huge. The sears were not terribly comfortable for a full show. read more

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Right now Kinky Boots is what's on at this theatre, so that is what I saw. Staff was fairly friendly. I didn't utilize the bar, but got a Bellini popsicle which was fine. Prices were reasonable (or London Standard). They have a combo price for a beverage and snack. I didn't do that though and can't remember how much it was... I was in the stalls on the main level, row S. very last seat to stage left in that row. I still had no issues seeing. Acoustics were good. Theatre appeared kept Bathroom off of the floor only had two or three stalls. There was NO trash can in there. I went into the restroom to throw away my Bellini popsicle wrapper before the show, not wanting to go back out into the lobby. However, had to as there was absolutely nowhere in the bathroom to toss it. Seemed strange to me. It is what it is Oh and this station is super close to an underground station. Perfection for me and my Oyster card read more

Kinky Boots What a show! Matt Henry as Lola was amazing, as well as Killian Donnelly as Charlie. Excellent costumes, music, set design. 2,5 hours of absolute joy! Based on true facts running in London & Northampton. Don't miss the chance to see it! read more

Adelphi Theatre - Kinky Boots - Performing Arts Near Me - London, XGL

This is a great theater! Definitely on the smaller side of Broadway/West End venues, but it was nonetheless a great experience to see Kinky Boots here. We were sitting in the Dress Circle section, row F, and we had a phenomenal view of the stage (we were basically right above it). If you love modern musicals (and this is a musical that deals with a lot of very modern themes, namely LGBT rights and transgender identity issues), this is definitely a show that you can't miss. read more

I was taken to see 'Love Never Dies' as a Christmas treat by my friend and I thought I'd add my two penneth worth to the big debate about this sequel to Phantom of the Opera. Firstly, I have to confess that Phantom is my favourite musical but I've tried my best to be impartial and judge Love Never Dies on its own merits. Firstly, The Adelphi is a smallish theatre on the Strand. It feels a little cramped inside but our sightlines from just after halfway up on the Grand Circle level were fine with banking allowing everyone a good view. My friend was quite cross that she wasn't told that the show we watched was a preview, especially as the prices were definitely full price. Sharp business practice or just dishonesty? I was really hoping to enjoy the sequel to Phantom but sadly, I came away disappointed. The main problem is with the story. It does pre-suppose familiarity with Phantom in order to understand how the characters are related but I think most who go to watch this will be fans anyway. However, the main problem is that the way they act in this show just stretches the imagination too far - their motivation and actions don't fit at all with the first show. There is no rhyme or reason to the ending, which is basically the painfully telegraphed death by accidental shooting of a main character. At the end of the show, no-one clapped as it was so abrupt and we weren't sure if it was the end. Andrew Lloyd Webber could be relied on for a good tune in his previuos works and the reason I loved Phantom so much was that I had the music in my head for weeks after watching it. Here, he tries to reproduce some of the dramatic operatic devices of Phantom but uses too many discordant minor keys. The main theme song, Love Never Dies, was a bit shrill and to my disappointment, I couldn't hum you a single phrase from thi musical 10 minutes after leaving the theatre. I do like to end on some plusses. The main leads for Phantom and Christine did well with a poor score and story but I did have trouble hearing the words sung by Christine. The set had some nice dramatic tricks and projections with some clever forced perspective scenes. So a thumbs down from me and Lloyd-Webber claims that he should only be judged on the final product. Well, in that case, give my friend back her money as you didn't tell her we were going to a preview show and we'll come and see it again when you have sorted it out. read more

Kinky Boots is such a fun show! My mum and I saw Kinky Boots at Adelphi Theatre in November 2015. What a blast it was - if you like the song and dance and choreography of a bonafide musical, do not hesitate to book yourself a seat at Adelphi. I purchased dress circle tickets, and they were absolutely perfect and mid-range in terms of price. Most seats at this theatre are unobstructed view, though the leg room is very tight, be forewarned. If you have long legs, do try to book an aisle seat. They have the typical concessions and bar, there's always a long line for the loo (but that's normal), but everything here is in good order, as you'd expect. Say yeah! Kinky Boots is a win in my book, particularly if you have visitors in -- it's got a great local vibe given its story root in England, but debuted on Broadway. It's legit. (don't let the gaudy advertisements throw you off either -- I went in with low expectations but found it truly charming!) read more

We saw Kinky Boots this evening. Brilliant!!! We loved the theater. It is small and intimate which added to the fabulous show! read more

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I'd have to say my experience was somewhat similar to Larissa D's (minus the heat and the tramp, add four drunken teenage obnoxious idiots sat behind me), considering we went to the same show on different nights. Mind you, the aforementioned not-so-fab four were not part of the menu and nothing to do with the theatre itself. How ironic, I thought to myself as I left, that just as we walked in I said to my girl, 'What I like about a show like this is when you've paid nearly fifty quid and it's in a theatre, you're not gonna get dickheads showing up, like you might if it was a gig in a grungy den and you only paid a tenner.' Ah, well. The theatre itself may have been dated (with binoculars for hire every second seat!) but it was part of its charm for me. The facilities were all good and it had everything you expect. I found the seats to be not as cramped as I had expected, and the acoustics were also pleasantly surprisingly good. I'd definitely be happy to go back to the Adelphi, though, as with music venues, its inevitably the show you pick, not the place. read more

Great place to see a show. Good view from the stalls and plenty of leg room. Serves drinks in real glass! Enough bathrooms.

Went with the girl to see the first preview for 'Love Never Dies', and was worried that the seats would be terrible, as I had previously booked front row seats, but the first show was cancelled, so I was only able to get third floor, fifth row seats. However, the seats were actually ridiculously good, considering that we were three floors away from the stage! I was able to see everything on stage, assuming that the person seated in front of me did not lean forward- it's a hard to explain logic, suffice to say that vertigo sufferers may not really enjoy the seats. And for those with less than perfect eyesight, a pair of opera glasses was conveniently located in the seats directly in front of us, although unfortunately we did not notice it until we were getting ready to leave, as the patrons in front of us had draped their coats over their seat backs, hiding the opera glasses. The one downside for sitting on the third floor though is that I wouldn't really bother sitting anywhere further than the sixth... maybe seventh row. When I first entered the third floor, I wasn't even able to see the stage at all, and I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like for people sitting in the back row! Also, you might not want to dress too warmly, because despite being in the middle of February, I begin feeling really warm towards the intermission. I spoke to a gentleman beside us, and he agreed as well. read more

Everything seemed a bit '80s-art-deco-throwback, but I can't say it was off-putting. From the well-maintained foyer to the comfortable (albeit cramped) seats; the reasonably priced concessions (£2.50 for just about everything snack and soft-drink related) to the unobstructed views to the clean but dated toilets - I have nothing to complain about. It did get rather hot in the theatre, but that's to be expected, especially when it's still 23C outside. Ultimately, the Adelphi delivered what you'd expect of a theatre that charges you £43 for a ticket The tramp sleeping directly in the walkway leading from the side exit doors? That's free. read more

The Adelphi Theatre, located on The Strand, is one of my favourite theatres in London. The building is beautiful, and the theatre inside is absolutely huge. I came in here last night to see The Bodyguard and was absolutely blown away. As someone who's seen 150+ musicals, it was definitely one of the best I've ever seen. Heather Headley, who's playing the lead, is absolutely exceptional. You'd genuinely think Whitney was standing on stage. The staff in the theatre were lovely, and as you can expect, anything you'll be buying in here from merchandise to a drink at the bar is going to be extortionately priced. That's a theatre for you! If you're looking for a show to see in London right now, this is definitely the one I'd go for! Especially if you're a Whitney Houston fan! read more

KINKY BOOTS KINKY BOOTS KINKY BOOTS! Go see KINKY BOOTS at the Adelphi!! Now that I've made myself clear... :) on the real, Kinky Boots was a phenomenal musical that I would highly recommend to anyone who's in the mood for the theatre. I went on a Friday night with my boyfriend (perfect date night option!), and we were so glad we came. The songs were fairly poppy, which kept us dancing in our seats throughout the night. The characters themselves were hilarious, and the performers executed everything perfectly. My only qualm is that they switched the character who was playing Lola halfway into the show, for reasons I'm not sure of. I was a bit sad as I had built a bit of an emotional attachment to Lola #1, but Lola #2 was still equally hilarious and could belt out chords comparable to Queen Bey herself. In regards to the venue, I actually really liked the Adelphi! I had gone to see Wicked at the Apollo Victoria theatre last month, and the seats were awfully cramped with no leg room... I wasn't sure if I was sitting in a theatre or a Ryanair flight. The Adelphi had comfortable seating with just enough legroom that I wasn't scrunched up for the entire play. The theatre also has a great size because you still have a decent view from the cheap seats, and are close enough where everything doesn't look like ants. read more

Good night out with friends last night. After the nice meal, we walked to this small theatre near the strand to watch " KINKY BOOTS". The show was spectacular with good actors and actress who really sang well. I was amazed by their great performance, lot of drag queens waving their arse on the stage and telling you the jokes. It is kind of unusual show which reminds me of the priscilla queen of the dessert. Nice views at the upper circle seating area but the chairs is a bit squeezes and tiny. read more

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I went to see the bodyguard there...by myself cried my eyes out seating uncomfortably close to strangers lol! Because the Theatre is too small u feel like in a can of sardines but HEY! That's Europe ppl!! There is a cute little pub right by it and other cool restaurants too so location is pretty good so are the people who work there. I got there early and alone and they let me come in earlier from the cold outside and treated me super well (guess it's good to travel alone sometimes hehe!). Now the musical was amazing! Bravo! My fav was the sister of the main character. She had a voice this actress OMG! She should be in the main role for sure! And they play other Whitney Houston hits not in the movie. Beautiful tribute this musical! I cried my eyes out lol! read more

Adelphi Theatre - Cast. The actors playing frank and nicki! Wow!!! Best performance ever!!! - Performing Arts Near Me - London, XGL

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Overall a nice theatre to see a play. It's easy to reach from either the Leicester Square or Covent Garden Underground stops. Our seat in the middle of the theatre had good sight lines and sound. We really enjoyed the performance of Kinky Boots and there were plenty of bars in the area for an after show cocktail which was nice. read more

Situated in the middle of The Strand, a short walk from Trafalgar Square. It is a lovely art deco theatre opened in the 30s and then refurbished in the 90s, but seems to need another uplift as the seats are quite threadbare, and if anyone tall sat in front of you, then the whole of the stage is obscured. Luckily, being sat at the end of the row, I could look down the aisle to get a better view, but it was not a comfortable position. We had seats in the back row of the Dress Circle, which was immediately in front of the entrance, and was pretty noisy during the performance where the ushers stood, as they were often talking to each other! I turned around several times to see what was going on but they continued to talk! On the plus side, I suppose, on the night I was there, is that Mary J Blige and her bodyguards had to walk past me to take her seats at the front row and then back again to exit :-) The show, The Bodyguard, was pretty good, very entertaining, loved the songs, and I did jump out of my skin several times. Alexandre Burke is no Witney but she did a good job, and had a lovely non-singing voice. However, Carole Stennett who played the sister, seems to have a stronger singing voice. The other cast members were good too. An enjoyable evening. read more