Came here to see Matilda. Most seats offer a good view of the stager, except perhaps the upper part of the dress circle. At that point you are pretty much just looking at the top of actors' heads. The theatre is very dated, but the seats are surprisingly comfortable. One of my friends is 6'1 and she was able to seat on her seat and put her bag and coat in front of her. They do not have a coat room, which I thought was a shame. The less you bring into the theatre, the more comfortable you'll be in your seat. There's very few stalls in the restroom so I suggest either going before the show starts or afterwards, otherwise you might not be able to get through the line at intermission. I was impressed by how fast the line at the concession bar moved. read more

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Holy smokes what a show! We saw Matilda here and we were in the front row and it was truly epic. I wish we could go 1 million more times. That's all good it was. read more

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We went in for the 10 a.m. "Matilda" youth tickets at £5. We only had one youngster with us so we added two adults eats in the upper balcony where all of our seats were. Any fact that £5 for one seat we got a 33% discount. On this particular visit to London in February of 2020 these balcony seats were the furthest back of any of the 5 plays we saw. Being from the USA I'd have to say this production had a pretty thick English accent with the players. Few things with difficult to hear... Compounded by Art rather distant view point made this a sort of mediocre theater experience. If you go I'd recommend that you must get better seats. I found it rather humorous that in our section behind each seat and effectively in front of you where a great number binoculars for rent hung right there if you insert one or two pounds coin. I would have considered renting them except the binoculars look to be of horribly poor quality. I'm sure the Matilda production is much better then how we experienced it. I'm posting 4 stars as a courtesy. When the pandemic blows over I'd like to return to London and maybe see this play again but with much better seats. read more

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Does this have anything to do with the song "Fat Bottomed Girls"? That's by Queen and they're from England, right? The reason I think there might be a correlation is because the seats at this theater are huge (compared to seats at Broadway theaters in NYC). They are really roomy with plenty of space for legs, hips, thighs, etc. I had stalls seats and it was super easy to get into and out of the theater, the sightlines were good and I was not cramped at all. I can't comment on how the bar service was but the men's room was efficient so overall I give this place 4 stars. read more

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I'm lucky to live in London. The West End has one of the best theatre scenes in the world. My favourites include Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, both of which I've seen quite a few times However, my current favourite musical is Matilda, showing at the Cambridge theatre. It had quite an unusual history. When I heard that the Royal Shakespeare Company was doing a musical rendition of Roald Dahl's book, I did raise an eyebrow However, it's brilliant. It's a happy show but has a heart centred and powerful message and you'll feel a gamut of emotions throughout the show. However, you'll walk out with a warm glow A London must see if you ever visit or live in the capital read more

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We came here the day before the buy tickets to Matilda at 3pm. It was a pleasantly easy process and we were very excited! The day of the show, we were happy to see that the staff was all very friendly. The bathrooms did get quite crowded as it is a smaller theater, but nothing a little waiting can't fix. Because it is a smaller theater, it seemed like all seats were a "good" seat which was very nice. My only gripe was that the surrounding audience members were quite loud. I really wish the staff would remind louder members to be silent/remove those who did not stop talking. Overall, very nice theater! read more

I came here to watch Matilda!! (what else eh? :D). As it was a film which stemmed from my childhood, I was rather sceptical as to how they would go about reenacting certain scenes like with the floating chalk, etc. Howeverrrrr wow! Just WOW! This is defo the musical to watch. There were colours everywhere and wow the scenery was just simply amazing!! I was so very tempted to take out my camera and snap a few shots but that would mean being escorted out the theatre!! Each scene was well thought out, well timed, with precision. The props, even the floating chalk was amazing! and the cup being knocked over. I still struggled to figure out how they went about doing that though! The acting was superb and you really do get immersed into the storyline! Simply amazing! I also got seats pretty close up to the stage but not too close up so that gave me a fantastic pov. Ive never seen any theatre before, but I believe this show would always sit very comfortably at the top. If no one's ever seen it then please do go! My words are nothing compared to what you'll see!! read more

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This is one of my favorite theatres that I've been in...in both London and NYC. Since it was built in 1930, the Art Deco interiors are absolutely stunning. The moment you walk in through the front doors, you are able to see an Art Deco frieze...and every detail inside is exquisitely designed, from floor to ceiling. There is plenty of leg room in the stalls...far more room than most Broadway houses. The underground bar area and lounge was designed for a time where people would use the space for more than just intermission, so there is plenty of room to wander, stretch your legs or grab a drink before the show or during the interval. Pay special attention to the details of this beautiful theatre...it's a feast for the eyes. read more

Cambridge Theatre - Matinee crowd arriving to see Matilda - Performing Arts Near Me - London, XGL

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Aw, I was disappointed to see that the tickets here could have been cheaper to see Chicago - I got mine for £30. I think the performance was really good, though, so I felt that it was worth my money. I liked this theatre, too. It was small, so I think any seat had a really sound, although the view could have been obstructed by people sitting in front of you, by the way the seats were positioned. I didn't have any problems, though, since there were a lot of empty seats near me, and I just moved along until I found a seat that I liked more. The location is not bad - close to Leicester by no more than a 10 minute walk, and the tube stop is not far away either. read more

I went to the Cambridge Theatre to see Matilda the Musical and it was INCREDIBLE. GENIUS. REMARKABLE. The set is one-of-a-kind. The only set I can think of that was cooler was for Curious Incident, but I liked Matilda more as far as productions go. The whole theatre was on theme for the musical, so it is a truly immersive experience. You must see Matilda at the Cambridge Theatre! read more

AMAZING performance of Matilda at Cambridge Theater! We got last minute seats to see the musical performance and the set design was outstanding!! The theater was small enough that we got great unobstructed views of the stage. World class performances and amazing effects!! Highly recommended if you are traveling with kids!!! read more

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The slick and witty musical relating the story of two chorus girls convicted for murder and enlist the help of a shady lawyer in an attempt to getaway with their heinous crimes is exciting,sexy and full of show-stopping tunes. I was so gripped by the graphic scenes that I almost forgot that I was bursting to go to the Ladies. read more

Cambridge Theatre - Chicago Fountain - Performing Arts Near Me - London, XGL

Saw Matilda here, which was a great show, but the seats at the aisle, second row (B21/22), are terrible. They were full price and said nothing about restrictions, yet a large portion of the stage on our side was invisible to us due to the set. Couldn't see what was happening on the ground either due to the height of the stage. The lack of height difference in stalls also made it hard to see around other people's heads, on top of the ridiculously restricted views. I can't believe these seats were so expensive (top tier) and came without any kind of warning about the restricted view! read more

We got cheap tickets to see Chicago here - £15 a piece, thank you very much (www.getintolondontheatre.co.uk everyone) - so I can't complain! However, full price I think was £45 which seems a lot. All the seats have pretty good views, and the sound is good. It's fairly small - there are no balcony seats, instead the upper circle is up the seperate staircase - so you never get vertigo or miss the expressions on the actors' faces. Having said that, the toilets are far too small and the layout needs updating so that people don't get crushed. And secondly, the bar is horrendously overpriced, even by West End standards - it's not a very nice space in which to stand, let alone in which to pay £2.50 for a bottle of diet coke. All in all, it just doesn't feel very special - a bit of a case of chicken and egg, since it could be because the seats are sold off cheap that it doesn't try harder, or do they have to sell the seats off cheap because it's not good enough to be expensive.... hmm, what a theatrical conundrum. It's one minute walk from Covent Garden station so high heels a-okay. read more

I loved Chicago! This stage is super tiny. When I first saw it, I thought "Hmm... What the heck can you do on that stage...??" I guess it was the same mentality as checking out an empty apartment before moving in. You don't think a lot of crap can fit in it until you see it all moved in. Anyway - the show was amazing. They made use of every single bit of the stage. The orchestra was actually in the middle of the stage (this was weird for me since I'm accustomed to them just peeking out from underneath the main stage) and they were incorporated into the show as well, which I thought was kind of neat. =) Two thumbs up for this production! read more

I'm not a big fan of musicals, and long running shows usually turn me off. That is exactly why I was so surprised and exhilarated to be at this great show: Matilda. Roald Dahl's story is funny, moving, surprising and engaging. The stage is beautiful, the actors brilliant and the music contagious. Not to be missed! read more

Cambridge Theatre - A really great show! Beautiful set design, joyous acting, great music and brilliant direction. Such fun! - Performing Arts Near Me - London, XGL

I'm also disappointed that I could have got cheaper tickets (got mine for £40) and to be honest, were not worth it. The theater is not too large so you can get a good view from nearly everywhere - the stall seats are badly set out as anyone in front of you will block your view no matter how tall they are. So annoying. Seat were so uncomfortable !! My ass was numb for half of the show and I couldn't really relax - plus with all the view dodging - it was more like a task than enjoying a show. Went to see Chicago - it was OK. I'm not into jazz at all so that's all they could expect from me however my friend insisted we watch it. Oy... I really wish I got cheaper tickets.... ! read more

Lovely art deco theatre. I recently saw "Matilda" performed here. The views from nearly any seat would've been great. Comfy seats, lovely interior design to this historic theatre. My only complaint was that it was a bit cold. Even in January, I don't expect to keep my coat and scarf on throughout a performance. Would happily see another production here! (Or, heck, I'd go back for more "Matilda!"). read more

God, it's not very pretty is it? I've been spoiled rotten with pretty theatres over the last few months (the Royal on Haymarket being the prettiest) and this one just isn't very. There was no one asking us not to take photos, because there was nothing to take photos of. Shame. But, the theatre itself is pretty great. We were lucky enough to get seats in the stalls for Chicago, and there was a noise of 'unbridled excitement' from me (according to Qype Princess Alex) that went a bit like this:"ooooeeeeeeoooeeEe!" when I realised we were very close to the stage. That noise shall not be heard by anyone else again. The stage is well set out, the play stunning. Special mention must go to the ice cream for making us giggle (the ingredients were listed as 'cast', all very tacky, all rather fun). Tasty too. £3.40 a pot. You'll go see Chicago, you'll have a great time, and you'll come out remembering more about the show than you did the theatre. Don't go expecting to be wowed like some of the others nearby. But do go and have a great time. read more

My only real complaint about this theater is that they make you wait quite a while before they let you in...even to just go into the bar/waiting area and instead you have to stand around waiting to be let in. The actual theater though is very beautiful and the bar area is lovely as well. I just saw Matilda there (which would get a 5 star if I were rating it) and the set was incredible as was the ability for stunts and usage of the entire theater as the stage. That both goes to the credit of the creative staff on the show and the theater itself. I would definitely go again...especially if the show's as great as Matilda! read more

Cambridge Theatre - Matilda set - Performing Arts Near Me - London, XGL

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I went there last year with the kids. We had a great time

Matilda the Musical- at The Cambridge Theatre- if you only get to the theatre once this year- this would be what I would go and see. The lighting and set design is magnificent- sparking the imagination of both children and adults alike. The cast (mainly led by young children) work cohesively to create Roald Dahl's magical story, with catchy and wuirky songs by Tim Minchin. The slushie drinks and chalk boards for people to draw on create the joyful ambience to immerse yourself in, enhancing your experience even further. I would definitely go and see this again! read more

Went here to see Chicago and although I was highly disappointed in the show the theatre was fine, with a small, private feel to it. Spacious seats, good service - just wish the show had been better ! Felt a bit like watching a bad rehersal... But I guess I'd go back to this theatre to see something else in the future. read more

I have seen numerous shows and have left on a high , excited and given a standing ovation to every one until I saw Matilda on Sat 27th July. Matilda was BORING, LOUD AND VERY DISAPPOINTING SHOW. The acting was awful.Some of us left the show half time, the ones that stayed said that they nearly feel asleep but the loud noisy music keep them awake. I feel that I wasted ( approx £90 pf my monies plus I invited 5 of my friends who are teachers, that is nearly £600.00 wasted) everybody`s monies and time that could have been well spent somewhere else. I will not be recommending the show to anyone. read more

Went to see a show here last night, and really loved the vibe. A smaller theatre, yet still has the qualities of any high-end venue. You can see from essentially any spot, which is good for an upper circle junkie like me. Not to mention the Cambridge is located in Seven Dials, which is a must visit area for anyone staying in London. read more

Chicago is a good show, this production is great, lighting, dance, story all being incredibly entertaining. The cast however in January of 2011, had a lot to do with my mediocre experience at this show. None of them wowed me when they all should have in such a stupendous show as this. read more

Came here to see Chicago with my girlfriend as her Xmas present. I expected to be bored since I really hate musicals but I loved this one. Very funny and lots of beautiful women on stage, which is always good ;-) Bold lawyer male character may appeal to some as well... It was my first theatre show in London so I cannot really compare, but I thought it was a very nice experience, though expensive, paid 40 pounds per ticket, friday main show. I would suggest you to go, when in doubt, and especially if you can find a cheaper ticket. read more

If you've come to London to enjoy great theater, this production of Chicago isn't it. Having been smitten, over the years, by the quality of theatrical production here; and, having just seen the epic production of Warhorse and the off-off-off production of Ghost Stories, I was particularly enthusiastic for the live, London performance of this bawdy classic. How very, very disappointed we were. Casting strong leads who can command a role is so very important in a musical production like this, and the producers clearly got this all wrong. Velma was anything but sultry, and Roxie was (and I'm being kind) at least 10 years too old for the part - perhaps never having had the looks, pipes, or emotive capability for the role. Big Mama was a lifeless, stationary stump. And frankly, the entire cast gave wooden performances, clearly disengaged from one another. No feeling, no "magic," and no connection with each other or the audience. Technically excellent, they hit every note with precision . . . and a total lack of feeling that left the songs ringing hollow. The one (and only) bright point in this production was the excellent chorus; these young men and women are still on their way up, and they performed like they intended to get there. Even the playhouse was ill suited for its purpose; judging from the extremely cramped seating, I can only imagine that this old venue was built in a time when Londoners were physically much smaller than are the audiences today. We were jammed to the point of irritating discomfort before the conclusion of the second song. One doesn't mind paying a premium price for great theater. It does, however, chafe considerably when you pay West End prices, only to walk out at the interval. read more