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Phoenix Theatre

4.1 (37 reviews)
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Vivienne C.

This review is more for Come From Away than the theatre itself, but I will say that the Phoenix is quite beautiful. I appreciate that the entrance is off to the side and not on the main road so that traffic is diverted more accordingly. Here are my favorite bits from Come From Away: - For some reason, the Grand Circle (where our seats originally were) closed off so they gave us an upgrade to sit in the center of the theater which was very nice of them. I did feel a bit bad for the performers though because the theater was more than half empty, such a shame for a musical so amazing. - The writing of Come From Away was absolutely fantastic. Usually during musical theater performances, there's a lot of clapping that sort of breaks up the musical, but the songs were essentially one after the other after the other so the story didn't feel as choppy. - The performers were absolutely incredible. Out of the 8 West End performances I have watched in the last 5 months, I think that this show has the strongest actors and singers. Every actor was incredibly strong. Also, I love the non-traditional instruments the orchestra played and how they were also part of the performance too. - Absolutely loved the story of Come From Away. Easily could have been boring as it is about a tiny town but all the stories were incredibly heartwarming. - I realized that during musical theater performances, I'm always looking for good dancers. But actual good dancing in musicals is just so that you can feel the energy of the stage, which Come From Away most definitely had. Overall, absolutely fantastic musical. Cannot recommend it more. What a shame that the theater is not more full and it is not more advertised because it is truly fantastic.

Beccy K.

Beautiful old theatre that has been well cared for over time. As with many, leg room is limited. Plan ahead in case there is not an intermission. Sound was excellent. Prices were outstanding. Glad for the experience!

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Lisa D.

This is a great theater. I enjoyed how small and cozy it is. The seats had plenty of space. Friends and I saw Come From Away. It's was amazing. Bring your tissues. We had priced tickets online, at the stands on the street, and at the theater. We were very happy getting them at the theater, then grabbing a nice early dinner before the show. I hope to see other plays here in the future. The cast was great, the music was great, the songs are still running in my head. The entrance is more on a side street, than on the main. Everyone pours out after, and were sharing how much they loved the play

Tom G.

We ran out to the Phoenix theater early for their 10am discounted same day seats... Arriving early at 9am was not necessary! By 10 we were still the only ones waiting!!! Although inexpensive at £20 our row 1 dead center seats were obstructed. We were too close and the stage too high. In spite of this most of the action seemed to push out near stage edge. So it was the rear quarter of the stage we couldn't see. Regular seating is quite a bit more... So at £ 20 it was still a moving and uplifting, powerful performance. No intermission for Come From Away... But it's a wonderful experience. We went in Feb, 2020 just before the CvN19 chaos hit. Once the pandemic blows over we're going back to see this again!

Elizabeth W.

I've been to this theatre located at the top of Charing Cross Road twice over the last year - first time to see Once (meh) and more recently to see Bend it Like Beckham (amazing - feel good, catchy tunes, awesome set, good actors, fun fun fun). The first time we were in the stalls - seats were comfy, plenty of legroom, good view. Second time we were in the dress circle with again comfy seats and a great view (F22). I've been to some hokey pokey theatres that have poles in the middle of your view but have to say the seats I've been allocated at in this place (for reasonably cheap seats) have been pretty good!

Caitlin S.

A great, friendly, intimate, small theatre that brings the action even closer to the audience. Seats were comfortable enough and it's great that they allow deals on sites such as lastminute.com - which is how I came to see the musical Once (highly recommended, though I have not seen it since Ronan Keating joined the cast!). I did pay very little for my ticket through the deal, but I have to say that I was quite surprised at just how close to the stage the front row is! I was in the very far left seat of the first row and I was worried that I would get a sore neck, and that a few cast members might lose their dignity if they were wearing dresses or skirts! However it was not that bad at all and I thoroughly enjoyed being so close to the action that I could have touched it, if I wanted to be highly annoying and disruptive! Before the show and during the intervals the audience could get drinks from a bar on stage which was awesome, and of course a great photo opportunity, and the drinks were served in commemorative 'Once' cups, whilst still being competitively priced for a west end theatre! They were also doing a special collection throughout that week for a charity for actors who get ill, etc and can no longer be in the industry, and all of the support actors for the show were holding collection buckets as the audience left after the show. This was a nice and personal touch.

BloodBrothers
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BLOOD BROTHERS, written by the legendary Willy Russell, tells the capitivating and mysterious tale of twins who were seperated at birth. The moving and graphic depiction of how they grew up on the differing sides of life kept me gripped to my seat-it was so interesting that I did not want to miss a moment of the play. The brothers eventually do meet up when they are a lot older with very tragic consequences. The musical score includes many musical numbers like Bright New Day,Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged song Tell Me Its Not True. Blood Brothers has been hailed as one of the best musicals in London, picking up awards 4 awards for the Best Musical and 7 Tony Awards nominations on Broadway. At present the show is in its 20th year and I think it will be staying for a lot longer.

Ian P.

A recent history of shows at the Phoenix theatre: Since 1991 this has been known as the Blood Brothers theatre as that's the only show that's been on since then (apart from a few months at the start of this year when a dance show - salsa? tango? - was being performed. That's finished too). Recently, however, the production of 'Once' has opened. This is a stage adaptation (a musical) of a low budget independent film (with music) which was made a few years back. The Phoenix theatre is located on Charing Cross Road with it's main entrance down a side street (which is actually called Phoenix Street), only the box office is on the main road. From the front it looks like a row of small shops (cafe, hairdressers etc.) with a block of flats above them. As I've never had an interest in seeing 'Blood Brothers' (or dance shows) I had my first visit to this theatre only last month. As for the look and feel of the interior, it's all much of a muchness amongst West End theatres, really. The foyer is bright and pleasant, there is a bar and staff checking tickets, selling programs and so on. The doors which access the stalls are just there and the stairs to the upper levels are over there and there. We were in the stalls. So just there, then. As far as the stalls go, there are no bad seats. We were about 4 rows from the back and quite near the end of a row (about 4-5 seats in) and even with my deteriorating eyesight I had a broad view of the stage and could make out everything that going was on. Marvellous. My only gripe with the Phoenix theatre is the occasional creaky door or floorboard. Throughout a majority of the show everybody is seated and quiet but on the few occasions when movement down the sides of the auditorium does happen the creaking and low thudding is quite noticeable and momentarily distracting. But this was the only real negative of my experience. Incidentally, 'Once' is a great show and worth seeing. Not your typical musical with great performances all round. Toodle-pip! Ian

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Just been to see Once the musical for the third time in three weeks. Great show. Phoenix Theatre is really good theatre.

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Nice small theatre. Compact and clean. Would come back again to watch another live performances here.

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Been to see this 2 times and it was just brilliant! My favourite theatre show by far! =

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well, what should i say? i did enjoy a night with friends there. but didnt like the basement area:( sorry.

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Review Highlights - Phoenix Theatre

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

Her Majesty's Theatre

4.3(121 reviews)
0.4 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)
1.2 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)
1.2 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)
0.2 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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Dominion Theatre - Outside the theatre!

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Peacock Theatre

Peacock Theatre

3.8(27 reviews)
0.5 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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Peacock Theatre - Snowman is not worth the smile at £5 a pop #overpricedbritain

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Snowman is not worth the smile at £5 a pop #overpricedbritain

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