We watched Madame butterfly here and it was decent. The theatre is super old and could use and…read moreupdate only the toilets and the bar area but shows here are reasonably inexpensive and that's what makes this place great. The bar area by the stalls are pretty standard with friendly staff. The place does get a bit cold but it is a very old theatre. Depending on what's showing, I'd come back.

The New Wimbledon Theatre (formerly the Wimbledon Theatre) is one of the prime theatre houses in…read moreoutside central London. Built in 1910, it is a classic of Edwardian design, with a richly decorated baroque and Adams-style interior. It is a Grade II listed historic building. It's also one of the largest venues in London, seating 1,700 in a broad auditorium. Taken over by the Ambassador Theatre Group in 2003, it is slowly being restored to its original condition. The theatre presents a varied repertoire, focusing on popular productions, including musicals, opera, comedy, special events and music performances. In recent years, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has had a season at Wimbledon, which has proved extremely popular (the acoustics are well suited to a full-sized orchestra). A speciality is performances designed for the whole family, such as tours from the Moscow State Circus, culminating in one of London's best pantomime seasons throughout December and January. We saw a stunning pro-am performance of 'La Cage aux Folles' there a few years ago, which beat the film versions hands down. The theatre has very good provision for those with disabilities - contact the box office in advance for details. Guide dogs are welcome and the theatre provides state-of-the-art infra-red listening systems. Although parking nearby is a little limited, patrons can use the Centrecourt Shopping Centre Car Park at a reduced rate (inform the box office to validate your ticket). Public transport provision is excellent, as the theatre is adjacent to the bus station, and just five minutes from Wimbledon station, for National Rail, underground and Croydon Tramlink.

I came to Jackson Lane theatre to watch a performance that was being put on by the third years from…read morethe Performing arts program at London Metropolitan University. As i walked into this place it had a very calm feel. There are booths to sit in as you wait for the show to begin, a cafe to order some treats and a cuppa along with a bar if you want a few drinks before the show. The music that played throughout the place had nice beats that made the atmosphere very fun and exciting. Jackson lane also has a lot of classes and shows that they put on monthly. If you're in the area, pop by and see what they have going on. It's a lovely little theatre with a lot of spunk :]

This theatre was unprepared for handing out the online tickets booked with about 15 minutes to the…read moreshow beginning. (Had to ask more than once for it, first time was 45 minutes before the show.) I did get there early, but with less than an an hour to go we had everything just being set up and it did not seem very welcoming. The only good aspect of my visit was the theatre itself, I was allowed to take my drink in and the show was brilliant. Lost Spectacles' Lost in the Wind. In saying the negative about this place, it seems to be more of a council owned arts centre than a theatre. Nothing wrong with that, just wasn't my expectation. Do go there, its worth it - just get there moments before the show begins.

I have been here a couple of times before. I really respect places like this, in that they offer…read moresomething that is different and cultural. The best experience that I have had here was at the theatre above the pub. I came here to watch the hilarious (and gorgeous) Lucy Porter do a pre-Edinburgh Fringe performance. Not only was she amazingly funny, but she bought me a drink and a Ferrero Rocher after as a thanks for "enduring" experimental material. Good times. It is pretty small up there in The Canal Cafe Theatre. It depends on how many people attend, as to whether you will be cramped and jostled, I suppose. N.B. I really like The Bridge House pub below. It's a kind of "shabby chic" type establishment. Most definitely worth building in some extra time to visit, both before and after a trip to the CCT!

The Canal Cafe Theatre is based upstairs at the Bridge House Pub. The pub is okay, but I wish to…read morespeak about the Theatre; because the theatre is what is really good about it. Although, actually, not that good at all. The pub is situated perfectly in the heart of Little Venice, which is a remarkably picturesque area with great houses and a little lake; it's worth coming here just to take a stroll around on its own. The Canal Cafe Theatre is the regular home of News Revue, a play which is on a few times a month, a satirical look at current events. I think it's where Rory Bremner started out. The venue itself is an interesting one, it has chairs and tables (naturally, tables without chairs would be odd). I'm pretty sure you can take food up from downstairs to enjoy during the performance, but you'd have to check. When you buy a ticket to see a play, they ask you where you want to sit. Think this one through, as a bad choice can mean having you facing away from the stage (crazy, eh?) or sideways; which is okay-ish but can hurt your neck!. I find the seating arrangement a bit odd to be honest, it's not the most comfortable way to watch a play, which may be part of the reason why I've never seen a large attendance here. I went to see a great comedy play called 'Clever Peter' but there were literally only about five people there. Anyways, it's a decent venue. I'd go there if the material is something you're interested in; but if your decision is based purely on venue then you could do far better.

It's not the west end and it's no where as grand as those with the chandeliers and balconies and…read moreboxed etc, but it's a good sized and the stalls are well place and ascend, as they would a cinema so everyone gets a good view of the stage, no matter how bad the play, which Hazel and I were subjected to. The prices reflect the basicness of this theatre but in no way is it uncomfortable. I love the entrance into the auditorium, theres a number of historical plaques for shops present and past. I was incredibly surprised to see my Grandfather's restaurant plaque there. See if you can spot the Mr Chung Plaque for me if you go! It's also in central greenwich and easily accessible and right bang on the doorstep of a number of bars and the park.

This is a great theatre. It's very central from the train/DLR station and bus stops and is also…read morelocated near a car park with free parking after 18.30. It shows a variety plays for adults and children and their program changes regularly. There are many pubs and restaurants around the theatre, however the theatre does have a bar. Overall, a good evening out. It does get hot in there though!

The Kings Head Theatre is one of the most famous theatres in London and it still produces excellent…read moreshows as well as a brilliant venue for live music. I used to come here every night when I was living in Angel. Its arty nonsense was a refreshing escape from social barriers of London life. Each night I would arrive about 9, alone with a sketchbook in hand, and within half an hour I would have made friends with artists, musicians, actors and television producers. Each night about 10pm, they have live music from regular bands, and jazz musicians singing their souls out. I felt completely comfortable being a girl on my own; I saw it as an education for life ;)

Five minutes walk from Angel tube station, the King's Head is a pub/theatre, and an ideal place to…read moredrink and enjoy a performance. Well recognised for a wide mix of classic and contemporary theatre it's famous for attracting an absorbing crowd to the admirable performances. We called to book tickets for a Wednesday evening, but we were told just to come along (I'd always ring to check though as popularity varies). So, after a drink in the bar area we headed upstairs to the theatre, wine glasses in hand. We watched 'The Rape of Lucrece', a narrative poem by Shakespeare. The acting was astonishingly good and I find it really remarkable to see a performance of such quality in such an intimate space. The theatre is the size of your living room and our seats were so close to the stage that I could see the sweat on the actor's face! After you can head back down to the bar to top up your wine and rave over what you just had the real pleasure of seeing. Often you're joined in the bar with the actors themselves which shows what a nice atmosphere this place has. For the love of theatre!

The Orchard theatre has very good disabled access and provide free parking for disabled around the…read moreback of the theatre. They put on a wide variety of shows all year long from pantos to concerts. It's very clean and modern and well worth a visit

This is within walking distance to my home, and although I haven't been there at all while living…read morein the area, I do remember coming here as a child. Last Saturday I went to see Evita with my family and due to an extra person I had to book a seat on the day, so it was in a different place to the rest. So while my family sat down in the stalls I sat up in the heavens in the very last row. There is a full bar here, but if you want ice cream in the interval you have to leave the theatre and visit the little shop in the entrance. The first thing that hits you when you enter the theatre is the heat. I was told that at the top they can open the doors, but if your sitting at ground level then the doors must stay shut. I was thankful to be at the top with some cool air coming in through the doors. My family who were at the bottom said it was very very hot. Such a shame because they do show some good things here. The seats are comfy and there is plenty of leg room. Also I think where ever you sit you would have good views. Evita was wonderful and I'm so glad I got to see it after being such a fan of the film! If visiting just make sure you wear layers!

Very friendly service at the bar. £5 program and £5 poster…read more Saw Fear of the 13. It was 1hr 40 minutes with no interval. You could not leave midway to use toilet or you could not get back in. It's a small venue with just a few seating rows on the ground and above. The seating is cushioned benches and hard plastic chairs. God help you if you had the hard plastic chairs for almost two hours. Audio and lighting as good for the small place. Adrien Brody was amazing. Excellent performance!

This is our favorite London theatre. The auditorium has bench-style seating on two levels…read moresurrounding three sides of the stage. There are only four rows on the main level and three on the upper level and, because the theatre is so small and intimate, it feels like you are a part of the story unfolding on stage no matter where you are seated. There are two bars that serve beer, wine, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and light snacks. Sam Mendes was the artistic director here for many years, and during his tenure we saw several outstanding productions, including "The Glass Menagerie" with Zoë Wanamaker and "Cabaret" with Alan Cumming. We're always pleased when something we're anxious to see is playing here while we're in town.

We went here for a BBC4 radio recording of The Unbelievable Truth with David Mitchell. So the…read morefocus was obviously only in audio quality rather than visual. The theatre has excellent acoustics, so it's not surprising that they chose this venue. We had to queue up outside while they set up, so we ended up snacking from a coffee shop nearby. Good thing too, as we didn't have time to even look at the concession stands. Seems like a good theatre and I would be happy to go back for a performance.

Last year, I went to go see my favourite female comic Sandra Bernhard (hot) at the Shaw Theatre…read moreopening night, 3 rows from the stage. I could have died. She winked at me. I also saw Chrissie Hyde work the red carpet and some hot women who looked all hollywood and some gay looking guys. I bragged about the coolness of this adventure for weeks afterwards. Anyway, the theatre itself was really nice, just the right size (not to big, not a coffee shop) with slanted seats. It was very clean and had a nice, albeit small lobby. There are a lot of comics who perform at this venue. I did not find the pricing to be unreasonable and for 30 pounds or so, you can see a good show from a well known act. Additionally, if you are from out of town, the Novotel is next door and you could maybe surprise your sweetie with a show and a hotel room. I was plenty hot after seeing Sandra, I wish my room was next door rather than hour on the train.