The Royal Albert Hall is located in London's Kensington neighborhood and is among the most popular…read moreconcert halls in the UK and the home of the Proms concert series. The magnificence of the circular auditorium building cannot be understated, and its natural acoustics are nothing short of spectacular. Not only does the Royal Albert Hall host classical music performances, but it's also a popular venue for mainstream artists from all over the world, From Kensington Palace, it's a lovely walk through Kensington Gardens to the Royal Albert Hall. This was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871, and is named in memory of her husband, Albert, who had died six years earlier. Purpose-built as an entertainment space, today the hall is most famous for hosting the annual Proms - an eight-week-long series of classical music concerts and events. It also hosts all sorts of other events, from film screenings to tennis, so there's always something going on.

If you're a fan of opera houses and theatres, then this one should definitely be on your list. Next…read moreto the Royal Opera House, it is my absolute favorite for watching ballet, as it has just the right amount of poshness to make for an extravagant evening out without being overly fussy about it. You can dress up or not. They leave it up to you. The tickets for my show were also surprisingly cheap given how nice it was - almost half of what I would have paid for the same at the ROH - so booking in advance is highly recommended. The thing that made my night here unforgettable was the unique setup they had to showcase the Cinderella ballet. Instead of your typical stage where you're sitting in front of it watching a "flat" scene, here you would be sitting in a curved amphitheater-style audience, watching a carousel-style ballet happening beneath you. It was almost like stepping into a wonderland where even the scenery came to life. The light and prop work were unparalleled, and the only downside to it was that it was so spectacular, it oftentimes distracted from the actual dancers. Another unique aspect of this ballet was that, instead of having all of their dancers coming in from the same doors behind the stage, many of them came in through the same doors you would come through if you were sitting in the stalls; which meant that you would get to see the dancers up close as they were making their entrances and exits. Some even played a bit with the audience as they were doing so, which added a bit of fun to the show. There are small bars and restrooms located very conveniently throughout the theatre, so it's never too much of a hassle to get your drinks and use the loo in between acts. If you're sitting in one of the Grand Tier boxes, you can also order from your seat and have the bubbles come to you. The hall itself is easy to get to. However, once the show is over, it becomes absolute mayhem trying to get out of there and hail a ride. The closest tube station is South Kensington, which requires a short bus ride to get to. And, the buses become overloaded after only a few short minutes. But hey, no place is perfect.

I love what Finborough Theatre - like all small fringe theatres scattered throughout London -…read morerepresents: a focal point for aspiring artists and members of the community happy to support that art. Like other theatres of its ilk, Finborough Theatre is small, with perhaps room for 50 people max in its space. I was impressed with the set design of the otherwise disappointing play we saw here. The seats however were really uncomfortable, encouraging numbness in all the wrong places. Add the surprisingly high prices of the play we saw (approx. £15 a ticket) and alas, for me the reality of the Finborough didn't live up to its promise.

We were there tonight to see Andy Capp : the musical The…read moretheatre is really small. It seats about fifty people and there are only three rows. When we first sat down I couldn't imagine how they were going to pull off a musical on such a small stage Well, they did an amazing job! The play was very, very funny and the score was fantastic. These actors can really sing! This play could and should graduate to one of the larger theatres, with every single cast member in tow. I would definitely recommend seeing this play. Unfortunately they're all sold out. But you could and should see something at this theatre.

Amazing theater with ongoing community a d culture programming and events. I came to the theater…read morefor the "For the culture " festival and it was amazing! Art shows, performances, film screening, lectures, talks, and more. The theater had plenty of space, a great bar & Cafe serving good food! I'd definitely return for any other event they host in the future

I saw the spectacular left-field comedy NOISES OFF here in the late 1980s. It was great. After that…read moreI went as many London shows as I could. What an experience. I have nothing but good memories of this theater.

This tiny, tiny little theatre nestled within the bowels of the Curtains Up pub, rightly has a…read morefamous standing throughout the performing arts scene. It can hold a capacity of around fifty people, whom are so close, so intimate with the action, it is all but impossible not to become fully engrossed in the show. My visit gave me the opportunity to revel in the parody: Silence The Musical. It was an intellectual hoot and gripping through its sleek direction and execution by the actors. Songs such as "If I could smell her c@$#," had the audience in fits of laughter as Tom Murphy (aka Dr Hannibal Lector) gave a sterling performance every time he stepped on stage. Talking about sterling performances, Charlie Cable was wonderful in her portrayal of Clarice Starling, and the synergy between Clarice and Lector was impressive. A special mention to Connor Brown as Buffalo Bill, whose ingenious characterization of the crazed lunatic left the audience in an emotional melee of laughter, shock and at times sheer amazement. All in all a great show, with a fabulous cast in a superb venue. I am looking forward to the next theatrical instalment by Imperial Productions.

This little theatre is so incredibly cute and intimate, that during the performance one of the…read moreactors nearly landed on me. It also meant for serious professionalism during "Size 14!" (yours truly being an American size 14) when they caught my eye. Yup, I too went to see Silence! the musical, and it was fabulous. Upstairs is the Curtains Up pub, a gastropub in the fashionable barons court area. The Bar snacks aren't cheap, but they're good. Imperial Productions did an excellent job, although one of the pillars can spoil the view, the space is intimate and creates something incredibly atmospheric, with ingenious use of space, props, lighting and music interacting with excellent characterisation. Silence of the Lambs really *does* work as a comedy musical. Now that's scary.

The hubby and I saw Standup for Shelter at the Apollo last night. We laughed a lot. I even cried…read morebecause I laughed so hard. Ah, I love times like those. Hammersmith Apollo, now known as Eventim Apollo, is large and in charge. The size of this venue is so deceiving from the exterior. Who knew such a large theatre existed, literally, a few feet from Hammersmith station? Side note: Our seats were located in Circle Block 4, Row H. So, the second row of the second balcony. And located next to the hallway wall. I would say that they were in an unfortunate location. In the middle of the theatre but next to a wall. Our seats were a bit too far back for my liking. It was hard to see the comedians and, at times, the sound was a bit too loud/muffled. I think if we'd sat any further back, this review would be written slightly less positive. It's a big venue and a big stage and a single person on stage looks like an ant. We arrived about 30 minutes prior to start time and the bars inside (multiple bars on multiple levels) were packed. We skipped drinking and went straight to our seats. The ushers were friendly and guided us to our seats - no issues there. There were also no issues with row or seat numbering in our section though I do know that this theatre recently underwent £5M top-to-bottom renovation which was completed in September 2013, so perhaps this issue was sorted during the refurb. It looks fab. The seat width was great but the legroom, not so much. The seats have an unnecessary generous rounded back to them and since they are staggered (to prevent people staring at the backs of heads), the rounded seat-back falls right at your knees. I can say that after 1.5 hours of sitting, I was ready to get up and stretch my legs. And just as I had that thought, intermission hit BUT due to the location of our seats and the short 20-minute intermission, we actually never left our seats. Would I return to the Apollo? Of course! Would I pay extra for seats closer to the stage? Yes.

Came here for a show and this was my first time here. I've seen lots of acts come here but we got…read morefree tickets and looks like a great venue. I'd like to come back and see another show here. Also took a peek downstairs and the seating there is pretty good too.