What a transformation!!!! After complaining for about the last 10 years about the 'food' being a…read moremandatory aspect of the ticket price and having to queue on the stairs in an orderly fashion for the 'hit and miss' buffet - both in presentation and options (and often leftovers if we arrived after 7pm) we were absolutely amazed at the difference in ambience in the restaurant, the food was very well presented AND tasty, the service was great by the waiting staff resulting in a nice relaxing pre-show experience. However, a little 'surprise' was the £5 per head service charge which felt sneaked onto our bill - this really should have been noted somewhere clearly so that I didn't wonder what vintage wine I had ordered that cost more per glass than several bottles can in my local supermarket! We watched 'It Runs in the Family' and it was absolutely brilliant - we decided it was the best production we have seen here. How the actors kept it together and didn't collapse laughing is a true sign of their professionalism - I don't think I can recall another play that has made my husband laugh so much. It is such a funny and mood lifting farse - I really do recommend seeing it it to help get through the cold weather we are still enduring.

My mother took me and my girlfriend here as a birthday present, which turned out to be the perfect…read morefamily evening. We sat out the back by the river as the sun set and had a few drinks before dinner was served. The dinner is run buffet style, although without the option of getting seconds. We had a selection of pesto salmon, vegetable pasta bake, vegetable and beef pie, and vegetables and potatos with gravy. While it wasn't the best food I've ever tasted, it was well cooked and quite delicious. It also came with desert. The shows are all professional quality, and have a very fun and immersive feel. Its a great evening out for the whole family, even if many of the patrons are retirees.

This theatre is much more than it looks. Went to see a Terry Pratchett production, which was…read moreexcellent. Although they often do more serious plays. Parking is tight, but you can park on the street. Inside is a very respectable bar. The theatre isn't as small as you'd think. 20-odd rows, 10 seats across. Has air conditioning. Would eagerly go again, and would recommend to anyone.