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    Lyceum Theatre

    4.3 (50 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Courtney E.

    The Lion King was the best part of my trip to London. I have never seen a live musical before and wasn't expecting it to me as great as it was. The actors, the costumes, the music, and the stage arrangements were incredible. They added a few songs that were not in the original film to elongate the show. I thoroughly enjoyed how the set came to life. It was well worth the money and I selfishly wish I could have mentally recorded the whole play so I can relive such a beautiful adaptation.

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    Robyn P.

    We were lucky to have the opportunity to see Lion King, while in London on a visit from U.S.A. What an incredible show it was! The theatre is beautiful and air conditioned. The staff were all professional and everything was very organized. They have bag search and even an officer with a dog monitoring for 'explosives' , so the venue felt very safe. Thete are snacks and alcoholic drinks for sale, as well as Lion King merchandise. The show lasts about 2.5 hours with one intermission. We had amazing seats in the 6th row, so we could see everything up close. The costuming was very creative, and the music and performances were SO good. The entire production was magnificent. I highly recommend seeing Lion King if you have the opportunity.

    Anh N.

    What a beautiful theater! Visiting from the states and we got the honor to see the Lion King touring in London! They have a great VIP lounge so book that experience with a show! (Booze, snacks, lovely staff) Located right in the heart of the theater district. Plenty of eateries nearby if you wanted to grab some snacks and drinks before a show.

    Jo W.

    Lion King is incredible! I'm so glad that I chose to see the Lion King as my first West End show, as it is so moving! I daresay more than the original animated film, and the musical really enhances the movie by building upon the already lovely Hans Zimmer score, new songs (including "He Lives in You," which I loved from Lion King 2), beautiful costumes, mind-blowing sets, and wonderful acting. Nick Afoa was the perfect adult Simba. I teared up during Circle of Life because it was so beautiful, especially with all the animals walking through the aisles on the ground floor, and I sobbed when Mufasa died (if you consider this a spoiler, what world have you been living in for the past 20 years???). Admittedly Lion King is not high on my list of fave Disney movies, but the musical is just "OMG NO WONDER THIS BEAT PHANTOM AS THE BEST SELLING MUSICAL" even though Phantom is the longest-running Broadway musical. I do love both Broadway shows, they're drastically very different. This review is more for the theatre, hence the 4 star review. The Grand Circle is certainly not for people afraid of heights, and it's the steepest set of seats and stairs I have ever encountered throughout my years of attending shows. I was admittedly very nervous to walk down the stairs to my front-row seat, and I had to grip onto the railing and kind of bend my legs as I came down to try and not fall down. I really hope no one has ever fallen off the balconies of this theater. Also, come early to give yourself buffer time to get your tickets from will call, and to use the restrooms. Also, during intermission, use the restroom immediately if you need to, otherwise you're going to find yourself in a dreadfully long line. Aside from that, this was a very uplifting, beautiful way to spend my first evening in London.

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    Ryan C.

    Ahh... the Great White Way!... Break a leg! My love of musical broadway/play is undeniable. My admiration and respect to all the actors are beyond me. What a great way for us to see The Lion King at the Lyceum Theater. I've seen this once at The Pantages Theater in Hollywood, 15 years or so ago... and still as elated, awe-inspiring and feel like a kid in a candy shoppe. Big budget production, elaborate costumes where all the animals come alive. Birds soaring high, Simba becomes the King and leads his kingdom into a full circle of life. Ladies and gents, mummies and daddies, children of all ages head to the Lyceum Theater and witness Mufasa..., ROARRRRR! ...and feel all the love! Actors, cast, designers, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, stage crews and stage managers... applause and standing ovations! Money and time with the fam, well and wisely spent. Pricey, comfortable seating and plenty of concession spots. Toilets are very small yet incredibly clean. Tip: Once intermission begins use your discretion to hurry up to use the toilets so you won't be finding yourself in a long line. For once, leave all your worries behind and enjoy the show... "Hakuna Matata!"

    Chris S.

    What a wonderful experience to see the Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre. It's beautiful and ornate outside and the inside is soelegant. The sound experience was so good and I doubt that it could ever be as good anywhere else. The cast of the Lion King was incredible and the costumes were amazing. Do yourself a favor and go to a show at the Lyceum Theatre.

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    Rasheeda J.

    This place is beautiful outside and in!! The quality of the costumes and the vocal range of the actors/actresses is unmatched!! I have been going to the theatre 9/12 months for years and I wish I lived here to experience the culture and talent that's in London!!

    Oanh P.

    Incredible show!!!! Could not fault anything from the voices of singers to the script and the decoration of the stage. Everything was just so perfect. I will definitely go to watch it again but next time maybe at the stalls where I could have better view than from the Grand circle!

    Caroline F.

    I went here to see the lion King yesterday and it was so brilliant. This isn't a review of the play though so I'll concentrate on the venue. It is really old school inside, lush red wallpaper with patterned red carpets. We had great seats and the view was brilliant but they also provided little binoculars in front of each seat for 50p if you can't see the stage. I went to the bar at the interval and was really surprised by how cheap it was. Two little bottles of Rose only came to £4.90 and a 500ml bottle of 7UP was £2.50, I was prepared to be ripped off so was happy with that. Also at the end I went to get some souvenirs and although I bought a ton of stuff i think they could have had a bigger shop. It was in the crowded foyer and was more a little stand that a gift shop. Had I been given space and a basket I would have spent my life savings. It's a great place, and the play is better again so I recommend them both.

    Inside the theatre, view from row J of the Royal Circle

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    It's a really nice theatre and the Lion King production is incredible. I would highly recommend to everyone

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    Old building, but well maintained. Lots of space, but tightly packed in the Grand circle. Enjoyed watching The Lion King (twice)

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    This is a must. Worth every pence. We enyoied it from the first till the last minute.

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    Her Majesty's Theatre - The Theatre just before show start!

    Her Majesty's Theatre

    4.3(121 reviews)
    0.6 miTrafalgar Square, St James's

    Incredible performance by the actors of his Majesty's theater, the longest running show for phantom…read moreof the opera in West End over 40 years. In this case, the show aged well, and the props and costumes have clearly had time and money invested as this was the best rendition of Phantom I've seen to date. There was fire, light effects, great structures and hidden trapdoors, fake balconies, even a mysterious Houdini chair (no spoilers) and the production of Phantom here is clearly worth the full house it had tonight. Standing ovation at the end and tons of fun souvenirs to takeaway memories of the show. I sat in A21, center of the front row of balcony, and the view was perfect, showing just the bottom of the stage up. If I leaned forward, I could see into the pit which the ground floor seats could not. All the music was played by the incredible orchestra in the pit, Four private boxes at the front sides were filled with two persons each, which could be a fun return trip. I hope to definitely be back for another viewing some day. Incredible!

    Her (His?) Majesty's Theater sits up Haymarket Street just a few blocks from Trafalger Square and…read moreLeicester Square in the heart of London. Founded in the 1770s, the current theater was built in ~1880. Since it's world premier in 1986, The Phantom of the Opera has been playing there. The production is impressive. The acting and singing are excellent. The staging some of the most impressive I've seen! And of course, the intermission bar and ice cream cups are up to London standards!

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    Her Majesty's Theatre - The chandelier from Phantom

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    The chandelier from Phantom

    Old Vic

    Old Vic

    4.5(47 reviews)
    0.8 miWaterloo, Southwark

    What a fantastic venue! We went to see "A Christmas Carol" play at this theater and the production…read morewas just perfect. The stage was located in the middle with the audience sitting all around it. It felt like we were part of the play. It was nothing like the theaters in the US. We loved it. Can't wait to be back in London and see another play at the Old Vic!

    Love The Old Vic! It oozes history and class. The interior decor is stunning and the exterior looks…read morepretty swell too especially when lit up at night. I was so excited to be there for one of the previews of 'Other Desert Cities' and curious as to how that would work with the theatre having just been reconfigured to 'in the round'. It actually worked very well, and while we in the upper level, I can imagine it would be particularly interesting to be in the seats that were vitrually part of the set. I think I spied Melvin Bragg Down there. Who-ever it was he seemed to enjoy the show as much as us. OK perhaps it wasn't what I would call must-see theatre but it had a little something for everyone, and despite its dark nature in places, we had plenty of knowing belly laughs too. Since press night its been garnering a solid four stars. Perhaps because the show was in preview we were able to bag reasonably priced tickets at the box office direct. The staff were very friendly and helpful when we popped in the day before to check on availability. If there was a down-side it was that the seats were uncomfortable and the leg room very cramped, and thats coming from someone who is just 5ft & 2 inches! My companion had another foot on me and found the cramped seating a distraction from the show. Perhaps the more expensive seats are more comfortable. Wish everywhere had seats as cosy and roomy as The National Theatre! Conveniently located just along the road from Waterloo station for tube, rail and taxis.

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    Alice's Adventures Underground - Another really cool puppet from the show Photo from Time Out London

    Alice's Adventures Underground

    4.4(14 reviews)
    0.8 miWaterloo, Southwark

    I just wanted to start off by saying the person that rated Alice Underground 1 star is a complete…read moreimbecile. The characters are upstairs after you finish watching the show. Fucking idiot. Now for the review of the actual show! This show was amazing. The amount of detail put into each of the sets and the costumes was absolutely jaw dropping and completely exceeded my expectations. The acting was phenomenal and truly made you feel that you really were in another world. I was told by a worker at the bar that you could go to this show 4 times and have a different experience each time. I would definitely not mind doing this show multiple times to be able to see ALL of the sets, costumes, scenarios and different pieces of the story. Immersive theater at its finest! I flew from New York to see this show and it was worth it. My 2nd event at the vaults and I can promise I'll be back for more. DO NOT MISS THIS.

    "If you had taken me on this when I was younger, I would've cried the whole way through" - this is…read morehow I've opened my story of the Alice's Adventures Underground experience to everyone I've spoken to. We had an amazing time, but my god this place sticks to the 'original' Alice = totally mind altering! Located in Waterloo Vaults, you first enter into a bar and merchandise area, at which point you're asked to check your coat and bag in. There is a bar available but, having been to Cubana for a happy hour cocktail beforehand, we were just ready to get started. This is also the opportunity to pre-order your drinks for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party if you so wish - white or red wine, or a gin and cucumber cocktail at £5 a pop. The experience itself is hard to describe, partly because there's just so much going on your brain can hardly comprehend and partly because I don't want to ruin anything for those who want to attend in the near future. Four different stories unfold alongside one another, culminating in a huge court scene with the ferocious queen and interspersed with all the well known characters. The Mad Hatter's Tea Party was a personal favourite (and not just for the opportunity to sit down!) - the characters are all very well played, the right balance between scary and comfortingly familiar. Plus the look on people's faces when the scene begins again is something of a picture...worth swotting up if you want to know what's to come! The final bar is where you can revel in the success of escaping this twisting world, with a brilliant little band, bar and hot food available. There's a maze and some flamingo croquet for activities, and plenty of alcohol available. You can re-enter this area throughout its run this summer with your SUIT card, issued earlier in the evening, and worth visiting if you know someone who possess something so powerful. Why four stars? Giving in our bags as recommended rendered us purse-less, so that last area was a bit of a let down - once you exit, there's no re-entry on the day, so it was a quick nose around and then out again. Coming out at £50 a ticket, you'd also think that perhaps that the tea party drink could be on the house. Whether you go for 'eat me' or 'drink me', I recommend the Alice's Adventures Underground Experience. Just, please, don't eat the jam tarts!

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    Alice's Adventures Underground - The sets are insanely good. So good that you feel you are on a movie set.  Photo from Time Out London

    The sets are insanely good. So good that you feel you are on a movie set. Photo from Time Out London

    Alice's Adventures Underground - The set for this part was really cool and so unexpected. Photo from Time Out London

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    The set for this part was really cool and so unexpected. Photo from Time Out London

    Dominion Theatre

    Dominion Theatre

    4.5(33 reviews)
    0.6 miBloomsbury

    The Devil Wears Prada musical is a brand-new stage adaptation of the bestselling novel and iconic…read morefilm, featuring an original score by Elton John and creative direction by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell. Set at London's historic Dominion Theatre -- one of the West End's largest and most storied venues -- the show follows Andy Sachs as she enters the fast-paced world of fashion journalism and learns what it really takes to survive and thrive. The Dominion Theatre first opened in 1929 and has since hosted legendary films, concerts, and long-running musicals. As a Grade II listed West End theatre located on Tottenham Court Road, it's known for its grand auditorium and rich entertainment heritage. 《穿著Prada的惡魔》是改編自暢銷小說與經典電影的音樂劇版本,艾爾頓·約翰(Elton John)擔綱原創配樂,托尼獎得主 Jerry Mitchell 負責編導。故事在倫敦歷史悠久的自治領劇院上演,講述安迪·薩克斯進入時尚雜誌世界,面對高壓挑戰與成功抉擇的心路歷程。 自治領劇院自 1929 年啟用以來,不僅是倫敦西區大型音樂劇的熱門場地,也是電影、音樂會等表演的經典地標。劇院具有二級登錄建築身份(Grade II listed),座位數超過 2,000 個,是觀賞大型現場秀的絕佳位置。

    Dominion Theatre is a great venue for a show! Located right next to the tube station makes is easy…read moreaccess when you're coming from across town. Beautiful venue and well kept. Bar staff were pleasant and worked through the long queues promptly. Highly recommend!

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    Peacock Theatre

    Peacock Theatre

    3.8(27 reviews)
    0.2 miHolborn

    The review here below relates to a ticket seller Thearte Tickets Direct who the Peacock Thearte…read moreallow to sell show tickets on their behalf for their shows. We contacted the Peacock Theatre to explain our utter disapointment with 'agents' of their company who they allow to sell tickets on their behalf. The response from the Peacock Thearte was 'we are sorry but there is nothing we can do'. ADVCE: Other than stop companies like Theatre Tickets Direct selling tickets to your shows might be something you could consider? Whilst we are going to watch the show, we will never attend the Peacock Thearte again. It is rather ironic that the Theartes here in London have been pleading for Government funding to help them survive the pandemic, and then allow companies like Theatre Tickets Direct sell their shows and treat consumers unfairly in their name. HERE BELOW IS OUR THEARTE TICKETS DIRECT REVIEW ON GOOGLE AND TRUSTPILOT BEWARE OF THIS COMPANY AND BEFORE YOU EVEN CONSIDER USING THEM CHECK THEIR ONE STAR REVIEWS. So, my Wife tried to book two tickets for Saturday Night Fever at the Peacock Thearte for the performance on the evening of the 20 February 2022. Upon visiting their site she notice a block of three front row seats available so she proceeded to book two of the three seats available. She booked one of the two seats but when she tried to book the seat next to the one she had booked she found that system was not letting her do so. Frustrated with this she when out of the booking system and refreshed her browser. Upon going back into the booking system she clicked on the first seat she had booked it and was not showing as available any longer. She then thought well that seat has now gone and successfully booked the other two remaining seats. She went to the secure checkout and paid for the tickets. Within minutes of making the booking she received notification from her bank that Thearte Tickets Direct had debited the cost of all three tickets from her account. She immediately emailed Thearte Tickets Direct advising them of the error within tens minutes of receiving the notification of debit from her bank. She received a very abrupt email the next day from a Nandeep Vyas advising that it was now 'impossible' to issue a refund for the third ticket even though it was probably a glitch in their booking system. We have perused the one star reviews here and would tend to agree with the consensus of opinion expressed therein that the customer service is appalling and that they are potentially scamming consumers. We are consumer lawyers and we will not let this matter rest. We fully intend to drag the matter through the Small Claims Court for a princely sum of £35 to issue on these people, and have them explain their T&Cs to the court is well worth it, and we will publish the outcome here, win or lose. We have also written to the Chief Executive of the Peacock Theatre outlining our dissapointment in the way in which this company represent the theatres who allow them to sell tickets for their shows on their behalf.

    A very centrally located and super comfortable theatre. It feels more like a plush cinema hall than…read morethe regular London theatres (live productions) Comfortable seats, with good cushioning and gasp! Plenty of leg room! We were down in the stalls and there are no pillars or other such construction in the middle of the hall, so none of the seats were "restricted view" I'd bought discounted tickets on Time Out and that is always a risk, since you do not know until you've picked up your tickets in the day of the show, what seats are going to be allocated to you. But at the Peacock, that risk is minimised - due to the afore mentioned absence of "restricted view" seats. Temperatures were comfortable throughout. There were cafeterias on both floors (stalls and circle), but we had just had dinner before the show, so we didn't brave the crowds milling around to check it out. They do have a lift for the disabled to use, so access is not an issue, even though the elevator is very slow. I'm not 100% sure about this, but I think they have some kind of tie-up with Sadler Wells as they seem to have a lot of their shows coming up.

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