The Pavilion Theatre is a mainstay of the Brighton theatre scene, and well worth a visit. Their…read moreshows are run through the Brighton Dome, so of a consistently high quality, without costing the earth to go see. A frequent venue for fringe theatre all year round, as well as big events during the Brighton Festival and Brighton Comedy Festival, the Pavilion Theatre is an great alternative to the above-a-pub theatre Brighton is famous (notorious?) for. Most shows at the Pavilion are inexpensive, and it is normally used more smaller comedians or companies, even some ambitious amateurs. The venue's policy about what goes on seems to be quite open: even smaller shows are given a chance. This may be the Dome's reach-out to the local theatre scene, and it couldn't be a more fitting fringe theatre space. The stage is large and open, as deep as it is wide, which makes it ideal for plays and performers who like a nice big stage space: dancers, plays with large casts, etc. With a large number of raked seats, the Pavilion Theatre can seat more than a traditional fringe theatre, making it ideal for some of the larger acts as well. This balance is held nicely, with various acts throughout the year using it appropriately: there's clearly a good management policy behind this space. I have seen some great shows here, and recommend everyone to have a look-see whats on! Their programme is varied enough that there should be something for everyone, and nothing really beats live entertainment. With a nice little bar at the front as well, there's really nothing to complain about: great venue, great shows, great evening!

The Theatre Royal is one of Brighton's most venerable institutions. Set in the centre of the city,…read morejust a stone's throw from the Royal Pavilion, it has been at the heart of its artistic life for two hundred years. Opened in July 1807, the theatre has had a colourful history, to say the least. It suffered various financial problems in its early years, an actor by the name of Henry John Nye Chart took over the management and developed a flourishing programme over the ensuing twelve years. He then bought the theatre himself, and embarked on an expansion and refurbishment programme, giving us the theatre we see to-day - now a grade II listed historic building. Nye Chart died in 1876, but his wife Ellen Elizabeth Nye Chart kept the theatre going, introducing both matinees and the traditional Christmas pantomime. When she died in 1892, she was treated as a local celebrity, although her ghost is still said to haunt the building, as the mysterious Grey Lady. The interior is very traditional, with seating in stalls, two circles and an upper gallery, with boxes either side. The decoration is suitably high Victorian and plush, although the seats can be a little restricted for some modern audiences. The stalls have level access and there is a disabled toilet, and the theatre welcomes guide dogs. Captioning is available for those with hearing disabilities. (Those with special needs are advised to book in advance and inform the booking office of their requirements). The theatre bar is located separately, in the Colonnade Bar, immediately next to the main entrance. The repertoire is extraordinarily varied, with traditional classic theatre such as Shakespeare and West End transfers; musicals; comedies; dance and special events and, of course, a Christmas Pantomime season. The list of actors and actresses who have played here is an exhaustive list of the best of British theatre over the last 50 years. It is truly one of the foremost provincial theatres in the country.

This time it was just 2 ladies going to see the Sat matinee performance of Priscilla Queen of the…read moreDesert & it did not disappoint. I had booked the Ovation for lunch beforehand, which I had managed to book on a Thurs for the exact same day! Widowed suddenly in Sept. They were brilliant & sorted us out. The 2 course lunch - Starter, Main & Coffee was just under £22.00 each, which did not disappoint. A lot more stress free than trying to get food elsewhere before coming to the Theatre.

We've seen lots of show's & dined in Ovation. We've enjoyed every minute of our time & always a…read moregreat experience. Today we went to see Robin Hood with Shane Richie & Jesse Wallace they're professional dynamics are fantastic, we were in fits of laughter from start to finish. I am an activity coordinator for Voyage Care & every year we do the pants each year it gets better & better. All the staff are exceptional especially when dealing with the relaxed performance & the variety of care groups. Thank you each & every one of you. Sue Skeet

I attended a salsa party night here on Saturday evening. It was put on by Gio Papas from Latin…read moreSalsa, whose dance class I attend at Dorking on Wednesdays The Electric Theatre is a cute little theatre right in the heart of town right next to the river. The main auditorium has seats which stack up, creating a nice large wooden dance floor for the salsa event. I parked at the Bedford Rd car park, which cost £1 for the whole evening if you arrive after 6pm There was a bar selling drinks though it was classy of them to also make jugs of cold tap water available for free. The toilet facilities were good and there was a self serve cloakroom The salsa party night itself was fantastic - 3 levels of classes by Gio and guest teachers, then lots of time to freestyle and practise those moves and the highlight of the evening - a show by Miles Chapman and Lorna Arnold, the UK Junior Latin Dance champions. Just when you think you can dance, it's amazing to see how much higher the standard is for real dancers! Good venue, great evening!

I have attended several events here over the years, mostly thise which are aimed at…read morefamily/children. It is quite a small theatre which I think adds to it's charm as you seat fairly close to the stage which is a big advantage when attending with small children or when listening to a speaker. It is situated very centrally in Guildford and is easily accessed by train, bus and car. It also is set right on the River Wey so there are great views too from the bar area!

The New Victoria theatre is located on level 1 of the Peacocks Centre. The nearest car park is the…read moreblue car park but my friend and I had to wait 30 minutes to get out of the car park after the show - I'd recommend parking in one of the other car parks and walking We came to watch Midnight Tango, the dance show by Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace of Strictly Come Dancing fame, which I'll review separately There's a bar outside and little concession stall selling expensive pick and mix. There was a little queue at the ladies tiolet before the show but following a polite enquiry by my friend, a steward led some of the women to some secret toilets hidden in the disabled toilet area The seats are quite close to the row in front but the banking in the Royal Circle was well done to give everyone a good view of the stage. That made it difficult to get past other viewers to get out - as we were in the middle of the row, we felt inhibited to get out at the interval to get some refreshments The theatre has some good shows in its rotation including previous West End shows like Dirty Dancing

Saturday evening and tickets booked to see a show…read more...... The theatre waiting area was clean and is on three levels which is good we went down to the bottom as there was someone playing the piano which was nice and helped take away the waiting time. The theatre itself was clean and comfy wasn't hard to find the seats and the leg room was ok. The only gripe would be the cost of refreshments as they are expensive.

The Wycombe Swan and Town Hall are great venues for all different types of shows. They have…read moremusicals, plays, comedy acts and a pantomime every year. The Hellfire comedy club held at the Town Hall is especially good. At only £9 for 3 comedians it is excellent value and the food and drink on sale is also very reasonable. The ticket prices are generally very good and whilst the booking fees are relatively low you can avoid them by going to the box office and buying your tickets there. They are open 6 days a week until 8pm so it's quite easy to find a convenient time to drop in.

How did we ever manage without a theatre in our town? For a small building they certainly manage to…read morepack a lot in. I have been going here for many years and have never been disappointed. There are so many different types of show to see, from ballet, plays, musicals and pantomines, a lot of shows which have been on in the west end, make their way to Wycombe Swan.

The Epsom Playhouse is Epsom's local theatre. Located at the back of the Ashley Centre complex, it…read morehas good parking facilities nearby as well as access to the collection of restaurants and pubs on South St if you don't fancy eating at the theatre's own cafe. Typical for a local theatre, there's a lively collection of different types of shows, ranging from professional productions to local scout groups' gang shows. Over the years, I've enjoyed laughing to Greg Proops (from Whose Line is It Anyway), singing and gesturing along merrily to Sing-a-long Sound of Music, watching box office films and attending ballet and orchestra performances. If you plan to attend regularly, you can become a member and get reduced ticket prices. Local theatre is always worth a look

went to see lee evans here, one of the funniest stand ups ive seen, so had a brilliant night…read more drinks were a bit pricey at the bar, and service a bit slow. ticket price was very reasonable, and the show last for around 3 hours including the break

Situated next door to the Connaught Theatre, this Digital cinema is part of the same entertainment…read morecomplex. Though not lavishly decorated/gilded, it does have very comfortable seats. Row G is the best because the extra leg room that divides rows between stalls and rear seats. You have to get your goodies from the main theatre as there is an abysmal selection offered in the Ritz. Went here twice this week but, sadly didn't really enjoy either of the films that much.Anna Karenina and Killing Them Soflty. Seats £5.50, (or £4.95 for theatre members)ALL seats £4.00 after 1800 on Sundays..!!

I Love this place, its a cinema and theatre all rolled into one. Its nice to have somewhere for the…read morewhole family to enjoy, the best thing about it is that it has not been modernised it still has the old charm, with the little kiosk. My kids love it and the prices are reasonaable as well, not overpriced like some of its new competitors. If your ever in worthing give it a go, its lovely.

A Brighton institution, The Dome is one of the city's leading gig venues platforming everyone from…read moreestablished rock, pop and funk bands to world music artists from Europe, South America and beyond. In complete contrast to the nearby Brighton Centre, it's a picturesque venue with a grand ceiling, a beautifully arched stage, a generous standing area and two tiers of comfy seats. The sound and sight lines are also top notch. I've seen The Drums, The Macabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Gossip, Pete Doherty, Bon Iver and Richard Hawley here in the last 18 months and the atmosphere was incredible at every single gig. Pete Doherty poured his drink over a heckler, Beth Ditto flirted with the audience and Bon Iver shocked everyone by doing a heavy rock number. My favourite memory of a show here however, has to be the Halloween party The Go! Team threw a few years back. They adorned the stage with pumpkins, dressed in weird costumes and had spooky films playing behind them. It was a magical evening and I danced so much, my legs ached for hours after-wards.

This Grade-I listed complex is both a highly original performance venue (with 3 performance areas,…read moreactually), and an historic building with a fascinating past. History The Dome was originally built in 1803-05 for the Prince of Wales (later George IV) as a stable block, adjacent to his then rather modest Brighton seaside villa. The architect was William Porden, and it was he who chose the iconic Indian architectural style (technically Indo-Saracenic) and designed the huge dome - originally covered in glass, 24 metres in diameter and 19 metres high, to cover a circulating area for the horses. Once completed, the new buildings so overshadowed the original villa, that the Prince instructed that they should be revamped into the iconic Brighton Pavilion we see today. The complex was sold to Brighton in the 1850s, and the Dome was developed as a concert hall in 1866. A major refurbishment in 1935 saw it modernised and given an Art Deco interior, and the Pavilion Theatre was added on the site of Mrs Fitzherbert's stables. Over the years it developed an enviable reputation as a Concert and entertainment venue for both classical and popular music, despite its notoriously poor acoustics. Famous names who performed here include Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, and in 1974 it hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, won famously by Abba, singing 'Waterloo'. However, both the interior and exterior were crumbling and a major refurbishment was begun in 1999, costing £22m and taking three years to complete. The revamped complex now houses 3 venues: the 1,850 seat Concert Hall, the 570 seat Corn Exchange (which also hosts non-seated events on its sprung floor) and the 220 seat Pavilion Theatre. The exterior (together with the Museum) provides a suitably exotic backdrop to the Pavilion itself. Events The Dome hosts an astonishing variety of events, from concerts, conferences and performances in the main Concert Hall, to more eclectic drama, comedy and dance in the Pavilion Theatre. I've mostly attended events in the Concert Hall, and I'd agree with others that it's a great place to visit: the seating is comfy and spacious, the acoustics are hugely improved and the unusual shape gives it an intimate feel. Practicalities It's a ten minute walk from Brighton railway station, and just about every Brighton bus route passes close by, either on North Street or the Steine. The venue has level access throughout (and specific spaces for wheelchairs in the auditoria), disabled toilets, hearing loops and printed material is available (on request) in large format. Disabled customers can apply for a complimentary ticket (one per booking) to enable them to bring a companion or access assistant with them free of charge - phone for details. Well worth a visit.

they kicked me out for being on my phone i explained i was messaging my dad whom is in hospital…read morethen rudely talked to me and threw me out

Terrible customer service after manager at Redditch refused us entry during the opening adverts and…read morethen tried to have security throw us out. Instead security were fed-up with the behaviour of the manager and asked us to complain to the company Vue and the shopping centre. CS gave me 2x free tickets (worth £5 given Meerkat 2-4-1) which ran out during Covid so never used and CS refused to re-send.