I was hoping to see a show at The Globe, as I have a fondness for open air theater productions of…read moreShakespeare, but wasn't able to make it work so I opted for a tour. We had a fantastic tour guide who brought a ton of charisma and fun to his retelling of the history and stories behind The Globe. There is also a self-guided portion of the tour, with props and set pieces from some of the more modern productions which was very fun to see. Stop in the gift shop for a few souvenirs to cap off the experience.

Iconic theater, now restored, well-known for its association with Shakespeare…read more Was on our must-do list but we could not score tickets for a show. Still stopped by for pics and to soak in the atmosphere. Will plan better next time!

I love this little spot on the Southbank between HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge. It's a modern day…read moreamphitheatre where they host a lot of independent events. I've been to the London Penguin Walk: Where we broke the world record for the number of people in penguin suits. Water Stories: a photography exhibition and most recently The Globes Complete Walk of Shakespeare films. Such a lovely place to have events.

The Scoop is a unique space: a little amphitheatre basically carved into the sidewalk. They…read moreroutinely put on free theatre, and that's what drew me here. Right now they are playing a 4.5-hour long adaptation of Wagner's "The Ring of the Nibelung" cycle. The original is a very intense, 15-hour-long German operatic epic that is performed over four nights. This is a much more digestible and family-friendly version of that, and it was done very well -- good writing, pacing, acting, production, all the more impressive because it's outdoor theatre where you inherently have less control of the environment. It's a very well-designed space. Acoustically, its below-street-level placement is an advantage because most of the noise from the street is drowned out, but it's not a very loud area anyway because there are no pubs/bars/restaurants in the immediate vicinity - you'll just occasionally be interrupted by an airplane overhead. The theatre can accommodate quite a lot of people, but the seats are stacked high enough as they go back, so that your view is never obscured by the person in front of you. They let you bring food and drinks (just no glass bottles) into the theatre, so pack a picnic and a few beers! It's not protected at all from the elements though, so if it rains you're kind of screwed. Also, at night it gets chilly, so bring a blanket and layers to put on.

I was able to attend a series of lectures at the Unicorn Theatre and found it was one of the better…read morevenues in London. Let's face it, there are only a few things needed for a professional location. You want good comfortable seating, a good sound system (rare these days it seems), internet access, a decent temperature, and a location that allows everyone room to stay comfortable and mingle easily. Yep, the Unicorn Theatre ticks all those boxes.

We have seen many productions over the years here which the family have enjoyed immensely.The…read moreproductions here are always unique and stimualting.We are looking forward to their Christmas production "Baddies the Musical". The Unicorn Theatre For Young People produces and commisions plays for young people from 2-21 years of age.It's artisitic director is the inspired Puni Morell who came from the National Theatre. This December Unicorn is celebrating ten years in it's custom-built, RIBA Award-winning building on Tooley Street. The founder of the Unicorn Caryl Jenner believed that theatre for young people should be non-compromising and of the very highest quality her vision lives on at the Unicorn.

The South London Theatre is a community theatre, this means all the backstage workers,set builders,…read moredirectors, actors and even the bar staff are volunteers and anyone can get involved regardless of experience. It is great fun and with over twenty shows a year there is plenty of opportunity to get involved. There is also a very active youth section with classes on a saturday morning for a whole range of ages.

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.

Heard service and food was improved. It's still awful!…read more Avoid this place! Worst fish and chips ever, double cooked and fish was all batter. How do they stay in business? It's a disaster for service and food.

2019 update - things have gone downhill from a high point about 2 years ago…read more Visited on a quiet Tuesday night and it took 1hr 20 mins for 4 main courses to all arrive. Not acceptable and no forewarning at the till. Felt like Gordon Ramsay was hiding somewhere about to pop out.... Valiant front of house staff let down by, presumably, ineptitude and chaos in the kitchen. Around us one table of 8 diners had been waiting an hour plus to be served only to send back the 2 dishes which did arrive. Another table had been waiting for 60 mins plus for four starters and four mains. Our food was edible if slightly over done - but really nothing special and really not worth the wait, especially bearing in mind that our 4 mains were served staggered over a good 15 mins - long enough for me to have finished eating while the last member of our party was still waiting to be served. As things stand I can only recommend you avoid this place - I won't be back for a long time.

We saw Les Misérables and it was phenomenal!! I cried and laughed and was so taken by the voices of…read morethe entire cast! My friend has seen this show on broadway (NEW YORK) and she said this cast and theater was SO MUCH better! Even after the show finished and the cast were taking their bows it brought tears to my eyes again because of how amazing they were. Standing ovation was the least the audience could do after this breath taking performance!!

It was almost surreal to be able to purchase last minute tickets to see Les Mis at Queen's Theatre…read more I was in town for a few days and couldn't let the opportunity slip away. First of all, the theatre is beautiful. We had seats with limited view. I wasn't able to see the front, left portion of the stage but it really didn't take away anything from the performance. The staff members were very helpful. They were plentiful and led everyone to their seats. The line and security went rather quickly. Everyone had an opportunity to use the toilet during the intermission and didn't miss a second. I loved how everything started on time...I say this because this never happens in the US haha. If you're ever in London, take a few hours and watch a show at this theatre. Extremely worth it and forever memorable.

I do believe I have been changed for the better!…read more I love the story of Wicked and what a magical opportunity to get to see it in London. The theater is right next to a major tube station making it really easy to get to. I purchased my tickets well in advance and sat in Circle G34 and 35. In my opinion, these are some of the best seats in the house because they are in the first row of the section but they are a two-seater. If you're coming as a couple, it feels like you have complete privacy with some of the best views. One thing to note is that the actors in the show all speak and sing with British accents. It wasn't something I thought about but for some shows, they speak in American accents, but not here. Someone had advised me that that bothered them, but it didn't make a difference to us! A great show in a great theater!

800th review! I…read morecannot explain how much I adore this musical. No joke, it may or may not be the best musical I have ever seen and I have watched Broadway shows, musicals that are on National Tour, the Muny (in St. Louis), etc. and this is the best one I've seen. I've always loved the songs from Wicked and never got the chance to see it until now and I have definitely been missing out. Bought tickets pretty close to the stage for around $50 at a half priced ticket booth in the West End. I looked online and they were all $100+ for the seats we got so I thought it was a pretty good deal. When we came, they initially sat us near the far right aisle but we soon moved closer to the center when we saw how many empty seats there were. Honestly the theater was more than half empty which is just so sad but good, I guess, for the guests so they can get a better seat. The musical itself was amazing. The performers were such great singers and actors, the ensemble were amazing dancers, and the set was absolutely mind-blowing. I think one of the most impressive parts was when the dragon on top of our heads on the stage began to move, I genuinely thought that was only for decoration sake. I won't spoil too much about the show, but I will say that the experience is absolutely amazing. The British accent actually works really well for this musical and I honestly cannot wait to come back to see it again. Never have I been inclined to buy a souvenir from a musical after I saw it, but I really did, it was absolutely amazing.

Great little theatre in honour of Bob Hope who was born in Eltham. Once a year it opens it's doors…read morefor free to locals for a free tour and historical information. We went on this tour in the summer and it really was worthwhile, it has a lot of memorabilia about Bob Hope, a great bar and coffee area with a bronze bust of Bob himself and a plaque on the wall to show he visited. The auditorium is light and airy, there's a small stage but it puts on great shows all year and is run by volunteers.

Lovely Theatre with an interesting connection to Mr Bob Hope. I've seen 3 plays and 4 pantos here…read moreand all have been good! Lovely building with friendly staff. Worth a visit for sure.

This is a great musical ten times better than the film which I found a bit run of the mill. It had…read moreenergy, with great costumes great singing and dancing by the cast. Not a famous actress the lead actress though the villain was the famous Peter Davidson of Tristan fame from the 'It Shouldn't Happen To A Vet' series of the seventies.The story is a bit hairbrained where an ambitious salonist get into Yale Law school to get revenge on her former boyfriend who has dumped her for somebody more suitable. Hence 'legally blonde' in that she will always be a bimbo but not so as she unbelievably passes with honours and gets a brilliant boyfriend to boot. If this sounds incredulous because it is. Only fiction but great entertainment. Ismat J. Amin Theatre Critic