Went to the London Palladium last night to see Evita. Fantastic show in one of the world's great…read moretheaters! Evita is well worth any price to see. Rachel Ziegler delivers a truly remarkable performance. This production makes the most of the theater and incorporates the theater and its iconic outside balcony into the show. While the Palladium is an outstanding and beautiful theater, visiting this landmark to see Evita is a double treat. Highly recommend.

Just had multiple visits to the Palladium to see Evita (outside and inside)! I won't review the…read moreshow, but I was very impressed with the theatre and the value for our incredible seats on the floor. What a plush venue! It was easy to access drinks and snacks, and the every staff member I encountered was friendly, efficient, and helpful. I would absolutely see another show here! I'm confused why they call the floor 'stalls' but that's just me!!!

My son and I had the pleasure of seeing John Cleese's Fawlty Towers at the Apollo this August. The…read moreperformances were perfect, the set design a fantastic recreation of the television series set, and the theater itself, wonderful. From the cozy seats to the easy access in, the Apollo is a gem. We would absolutely go there again as our experience was tops. Even the concession was far above the quality we are used to in the States. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

I was invited to attend to the Apollo Theatre by a family member and a few friends. The name of…read morethe play and community performance was called 'Punch' sponsored by Nimax Theatres. The architecture is beautiful. It is a great little cosy place to enjoy a show. On this occasion, the theatrical act 'Punch' was a powerful and critically acclaimed play based on a true story of Jacob Dunne, a young man whose impulsive "one punch" assault outside a pub resulted in the death of James Hodgkinson. The play is fundamentally about the journey through Restorative Justice (RJ). The core of Punch centers on what happens after the conventional justice system has run its course--Jacob is convicted of manslaughter and serves a prison sentence. The most dramatic and moving part of the play is the meeting that takes place between Jacob and the victim's parents, Joan and David Hodgkinson, at their instigation through a restorative justice program.

My wife and I saw Inter Alia at Wyndham's Theatre in May of 2026, our first play on the West End…read moreand at Wyndham's in particular. The play was fantastic and Rosamund Pike was phenomenal. The theater itself is great. We were lucky enough to grab second-row tickets and the view was incredible, but the cozy size of the theater and it's smart layout pretty much gurantees a good view from anywhere in the house. The staff were friendly, entry and exit seamless, a nice waiting area and bar to wait in prior to the show...all in all, a great experience. I'd love to come back to a show here.

REVIEW: "Long Day's Journey Into Night" at Wyndham's Theatre on May 14, 2024…read more This traditional 800-seat theatre in the West End was built just before the beginning of the 20th century. It's the type of house where the staircases are a bit small and the seats a bit narrow. Clearly Henry the Eighth never had to sit in the Royal Circle up in the mezzanine. Jamie W. and i had no plan to patronize this theatre until i saw Brian Cox's face on the marquee. Playing James Tyrone, he was starring in a limited run revival of Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey Into Night", and despite being a die-hard "Succession" fan, i thought I'd never convince Jamie to sit through 3-1/2 hours of family dysfunction. To my surprise, he said yes, and here we were squeezed into the Royal Circle where the cocktail bar was only one flight away. Most helpful during the intermission. I was even more thrilled that the estimable Patricia Clarkson was playing Mary Tyrone, a legendary role played by the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Vanessa Redgrave, and Jessica Lange. Clarkson took more of a Blanche DuBois approach to the drug-addled mother failing to grasp the state of her psychologically estranged family. Cox was an impressively blustery force as James, and it was a nice surprise to see Daryl McCormack affectingly play the alcoholic older son Jamie, quite a role reversal from his confident escort in "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande". He brought a defeated sullenness to a role completely identified with Jason Robards. Laurie Kynaston played Edmund, the younger son with TB. He brought a surprising energy to a role often overshadowed by the other cast members. Under Jeremy Herrin's spare direction, the play was admittedly a gloomy affair in autobiographical dramaturgy but a deepening work that resonates with the unflinching dialogue between the characters. It was a worthy revival and quite fitting in this vintage West End venue. RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

I didn't go inside the Savoy but I did see the exterior and the musical merch for Paddington. This…read moretheater does not only have a merch stand, but its own semi-standalone shop for all things Paddington. One thing I loved about this spot is the paper display with the songs on them. I ALMOST got some marmalade but could not bring them back to US due to TSA policies. The customer service in this shop was great, the workers were quite nice.

We were lucky to secure tickets to see Paddington and I did so without knowing much of the theater…read moreitself. We splurged for the box lunch and honestly it was the only way to get the marmalade sandwich so you kind of have to. Getting in and to the stalls was easy. There wasn't a long queue for drinks or merchandise which made perusing so much easier. The theater allows you to take your drink to your seat. The glass cup with the box was a bit much to carry and there is a bit of a weird ledge you can rest your feet on, however that does complicate the shuffle a bit. All that said, in terms of musicals, Paddington is a winner and I would recommend the show to anyone. The amount of planning that went into the production was well worth it. If you can find seats in the first 5-7 rows prepare to be immersed in the most magical way possible.

A great little theatre. I think it is manned predominantly by volunteers so has a very friendly…read moreatmosphere. You get all sorts of shows here from professional comediens to amateur dramatics and musicals (I have been fortunate enough to perform here and thoroughly enjoyed it). The theatre is accross the road from Ickenham tube station (approx 100m), on the Metropolitan & Piccadilly lines, for easy access to those who can't drive/don't have a car or would prefer a social evening. It also has its own private car park; however, this gets very busy so turn up early to avoid dissapointment. It holds about 160 people seated in the auditorium, with a basic seating layout. Sound travels quite well and you can generally hear everything, even if you are right at the back (so long as the actors/singers voice carries!). It has a nice little bar in the theatre with a sufficient seating area. The Foyer/Bar area is modern and tastefully laid out with the more traditional surroundings of the theatre building and garden. There are also some very nice pubs in the local area to visit after the show has finished. There is plenty going on here, so always worth putting it into your favourites list so you can keep abreast of events.

This was a fun little auditorium. We went to see the Christmas pantomime show and the group, young…read moreand old, enjoyed it. The auditorium was comfortable and the facilities were nice. It was decently sized so I would check it out depending on what audience turn out you expect to get.

An excellent venue. Comfortable seating. Courteous and efficient staff…read more Oliver! was a terrific production. The Sprague Terrace is an excellent add-on option for a quiet space, quality cocktails, and top notch bar staff. Plus, dedicated bathrooms usually with no line.

At 120 years old, the historic 1906 Gielgud Theatre still looks fine (with renovations). West End…read moretheatres are much smaller than most Broadway theaters, but I liked the intimacy to the stage. Many stars of stage and screen have graced Gielgud productions, including Maggie Smith, Alec Guinness, Michael Redgrave, Michael Gambon, Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Judi Dench and Angela Lansbury. And of course the theatre's namesake Sir John Gielgud. We saw the latest production of Oliver! from director & choreographer Matthew Bourne. It was fabulous sitting in the Stalls Row E. It was a sold-out crowd, but the seats were comfortable and not too tight. My knees did not knock the seat in front of me. Acoustics were pretty good and we could see the back of the conductor's head. It was a bit difficult to get out during the Interval and make a beeline to the Gentlemen's room. More toilets in the theatre would be a huge plus. Sitting in the Stalls gave us a really quick side exit to the street after the show. For more Soho ideas, click the link below and Follow my Yelp Collection: London Soho & Chinatown Passport. https://www.yelp.com/collection/MxpW8LlXyDLsGWWpwuBssA/London-Soho-Chinatown-Passport

We have been several times to the Noel Coward Theater. It is in the Leicester Square theatre…read moredistrict and easy to find. The Importance of being Ernest was playing so we decided to see it. The theater is a classic British style. Several floors, bar areas and hard to find toilets. Corridors are narrow and you have to be able to climb stairs to get to most seats.Most seats offer a good view of the stage. My only disappointment was that they ran out of my preferred flavor of ice-cream at intermission!

Charming little theatre with friendly staff to match.....but not the best theatre if you're a…read moreshortie lol. I'm 5'2 and sat at stalls level row k seat 3; I had to sit stick-upright (no slouching) to get a good view of the stage in front of a man who looked to be over 6'. The seating has an old-school velvety feel to it.....didn't feel dirty and there was zero musk in the air so I'd say the place is cleaned up often enough. :p Decent seat legroom (economy-flight-legroom-tier) but space between seats isn't the greatest (saw many folks being elbow-to-elbow). Overall not a dealbreaker if there's a show that you want to see that's being held here (for me I watched The Comedy About Spies; fantastic show), but wouldn't say that you would be optimally comfortable while watching the show.

We went here for a BBC4 radio recording of The Unbelievable Truth with David Mitchell. So the…read morefocus was obviously only in audio quality rather than visual. The theatre has excellent acoustics, so it's not surprising that they chose this venue. We had to queue up outside while they set up, so we ended up snacking from a coffee shop nearby. Good thing too, as we didn't have time to even look at the concession stands. Seems like a good theatre and I would be happy to go back for a performance.

Last year, I went to go see my favourite female comic Sandra Bernhard (hot) at the Shaw Theatre…read moreopening night, 3 rows from the stage. I could have died. She winked at me. I also saw Chrissie Hyde work the red carpet and some hot women who looked all hollywood and some gay looking guys. I bragged about the coolness of this adventure for weeks afterwards. Anyway, the theatre itself was really nice, just the right size (not to big, not a coffee shop) with slanted seats. It was very clean and had a nice, albeit small lobby. There are a lot of comics who perform at this venue. I did not find the pricing to be unreasonable and for 30 pounds or so, you can see a good show from a well known act. Additionally, if you are from out of town, the Novotel is next door and you could maybe surprise your sweetie with a show and a hotel room. I was plenty hot after seeing Sandra, I wish my room was next door rather than hour on the train.