My name's Yee Gan and I'm a Strictly Come Dancing fan. So, I was very happy to receive tickets to…read moreMidnight Tango for Christmas from my friend who I go dancing with Midnight Tango is the dance show headlined by 2 of Strictly's stars, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace. Set in a dusky South American bar, the production showcases this couple's signature Argentinian tango though there were interesting variations set to samba, waltz, rumba and cha cha cha rhythms Supported by an able dance troupe, there were several great ensemble numbers but the best dances came with Vincent and Flavia's couple spots, epitomised by the grand Argentine tango finale and their rumba-esque love dance in the second half. Their years together as a dance partnership is evident from the chemistry and some of the intricate intertwining legwork was amazing At the heart of the story was a touching love story between the grouchy barman and his long-suffering wife who both finally overcame their years of 'familiarity breeds contempt' marriage to re-discover their love through dance. They also shared the show's best comic moments and as we're constantly reminded in Strictly, a good dance should tell a story and the entire story of the show is conveyed without any dialogue What made the show were the rhythms and tunes produced by the live band. Cleverly introduced at the start of the show by adding the instruments one by one, the audience could appreciate the increasing layers of complexity as the violin was joined successively by the accordion, piano, double bass and percussion. Toe tappingly good music aided by the vocal soloist This show will continue on its UK show next week

This time it was just 2 ladies going to see the Sat matinee performance of Priscilla Queen of the…read moreDesert & it did not disappoint. I had booked the Ovation for lunch beforehand, which I had managed to book on a Thurs for the exact same day! Widowed suddenly in Sept. They were brilliant & sorted us out. The 2 course lunch - Starter, Main & Coffee was just under £22.00 each, which did not disappoint. A lot more stress free than trying to get food elsewhere before coming to the Theatre.

We've seen lots of show's & dined in Ovation. We've enjoyed every minute of our time & always a…read moregreat experience. Today we went to see Robin Hood with Shane Richie & Jesse Wallace they're professional dynamics are fantastic, we were in fits of laughter from start to finish. I am an activity coordinator for Voyage Care & every year we do the pants each year it gets better & better. All the staff are exceptional especially when dealing with the relaxed performance & the variety of care groups. Thank you each & every one of you. Sue Skeet

I attended a salsa party night here on Saturday evening. It was put on by Gio Papas from Latin…read moreSalsa, whose dance class I attend at Dorking on Wednesdays The Electric Theatre is a cute little theatre right in the heart of town right next to the river. The main auditorium has seats which stack up, creating a nice large wooden dance floor for the salsa event. I parked at the Bedford Rd car park, which cost £1 for the whole evening if you arrive after 6pm There was a bar selling drinks though it was classy of them to also make jugs of cold tap water available for free. The toilet facilities were good and there was a self serve cloakroom The salsa party night itself was fantastic - 3 levels of classes by Gio and guest teachers, then lots of time to freestyle and practise those moves and the highlight of the evening - a show by Miles Chapman and Lorna Arnold, the UK Junior Latin Dance champions. Just when you think you can dance, it's amazing to see how much higher the standard is for real dancers! Good venue, great evening!

I have attended several events here over the years, mostly thise which are aimed at…read morefamily/children. It is quite a small theatre which I think adds to it's charm as you seat fairly close to the stage which is a big advantage when attending with small children or when listening to a speaker. It is situated very centrally in Guildford and is easily accessed by train, bus and car. It also is set right on the River Wey so there are great views too from the bar area!

The Wycombe Swan and Town Hall are great venues for all different types of shows. They have…read moremusicals, plays, comedy acts and a pantomime every year. The Hellfire comedy club held at the Town Hall is especially good. At only £9 for 3 comedians it is excellent value and the food and drink on sale is also very reasonable. The ticket prices are generally very good and whilst the booking fees are relatively low you can avoid them by going to the box office and buying your tickets there. They are open 6 days a week until 8pm so it's quite easy to find a convenient time to drop in.

How did we ever manage without a theatre in our town? For a small building they certainly manage to…read morepack a lot in. I have been going here for many years and have never been disappointed. There are so many different types of show to see, from ballet, plays, musicals and pantomines, a lot of shows which have been on in the west end, make their way to Wycombe Swan.

This is a well known provincial theatre, now owned by Bill Kenwright, if I'm not mistaken. So,…read moreyou'll see quite a lot of pleasant sort of stuff, nothing too challenging. Well known for its panto. Not really my cup of tea, but it doesn't mean that you will not enjoy it.

Great panto production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Superb cast, very funny and involving of all the…read morefamily. Highly recommend

The Pavilion Theatre is a mainstay of the Brighton theatre scene, and well worth a visit. Their…read moreshows are run through the Brighton Dome, so of a consistently high quality, without costing the earth to go see. A frequent venue for fringe theatre all year round, as well as big events during the Brighton Festival and Brighton Comedy Festival, the Pavilion Theatre is an great alternative to the above-a-pub theatre Brighton is famous (notorious?) for. Most shows at the Pavilion are inexpensive, and it is normally used more smaller comedians or companies, even some ambitious amateurs. The venue's policy about what goes on seems to be quite open: even smaller shows are given a chance. This may be the Dome's reach-out to the local theatre scene, and it couldn't be a more fitting fringe theatre space. The stage is large and open, as deep as it is wide, which makes it ideal for plays and performers who like a nice big stage space: dancers, plays with large casts, etc. With a large number of raked seats, the Pavilion Theatre can seat more than a traditional fringe theatre, making it ideal for some of the larger acts as well. This balance is held nicely, with various acts throughout the year using it appropriately: there's clearly a good management policy behind this space. I have seen some great shows here, and recommend everyone to have a look-see whats on! Their programme is varied enough that there should be something for everyone, and nothing really beats live entertainment. With a nice little bar at the front as well, there's really nothing to complain about: great venue, great shows, great evening!

The Theatre Royal is one of Brighton's most venerable institutions. Set in the centre of the city,…read morejust a stone's throw from the Royal Pavilion, it has been at the heart of its artistic life for two hundred years. Opened in July 1807, the theatre has had a colourful history, to say the least. It suffered various financial problems in its early years, an actor by the name of Henry John Nye Chart took over the management and developed a flourishing programme over the ensuing twelve years. He then bought the theatre himself, and embarked on an expansion and refurbishment programme, giving us the theatre we see to-day - now a grade II listed historic building. Nye Chart died in 1876, but his wife Ellen Elizabeth Nye Chart kept the theatre going, introducing both matinees and the traditional Christmas pantomime. When she died in 1892, she was treated as a local celebrity, although her ghost is still said to haunt the building, as the mysterious Grey Lady. The interior is very traditional, with seating in stalls, two circles and an upper gallery, with boxes either side. The decoration is suitably high Victorian and plush, although the seats can be a little restricted for some modern audiences. The stalls have level access and there is a disabled toilet, and the theatre welcomes guide dogs. Captioning is available for those with hearing disabilities. (Those with special needs are advised to book in advance and inform the booking office of their requirements). The theatre bar is located separately, in the Colonnade Bar, immediately next to the main entrance. The repertoire is extraordinarily varied, with traditional classic theatre such as Shakespeare and West End transfers; musicals; comedies; dance and special events and, of course, a Christmas Pantomime season. The list of actors and actresses who have played here is an exhaustive list of the best of British theatre over the last 50 years. It is truly one of the foremost provincial theatres in the country.

This is the local theatre based in Guildford, a busy market town in leafy Surrey…read more Located towards the southern end of town, you have to follow the signs carefully to reach the nearest car park on Millbrook if you're approaching from the north. From there, it's a short stroll to the theatre In common with most local theatres, they put on a mixture of events from one man shows to plays to hosting events. The theatre space is about average for a local theatre and the seating is comfortable and nicely banked with good sightlines I've enjoyed a few shows and attended an award ceremony/evening here. Though quite compact, the staff are efficient at making it a fun evening

Situated next door to the Connaught Theatre, this Digital cinema is part of the same entertainment…read morecomplex. Though not lavishly decorated/gilded, it does have very comfortable seats. Row G is the best because the extra leg room that divides rows between stalls and rear seats. You have to get your goodies from the main theatre as there is an abysmal selection offered in the Ritz. Went here twice this week but, sadly didn't really enjoy either of the films that much.Anna Karenina and Killing Them Soflty. Seats £5.50, (or £4.95 for theatre members)ALL seats £4.00 after 1800 on Sundays..!!

I Love this place, its a cinema and theatre all rolled into one. Its nice to have somewhere for the…read morewhole family to enjoy, the best thing about it is that it has not been modernised it still has the old charm, with the little kiosk. My kids love it and the prices are reasonaable as well, not overpriced like some of its new competitors. If your ever in worthing give it a go, its lovely.

A Brighton institution, The Dome is one of the city's leading gig venues platforming everyone from…read moreestablished rock, pop and funk bands to world music artists from Europe, South America and beyond. In complete contrast to the nearby Brighton Centre, it's a picturesque venue with a grand ceiling, a beautifully arched stage, a generous standing area and two tiers of comfy seats. The sound and sight lines are also top notch. I've seen The Drums, The Macabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Gossip, Pete Doherty, Bon Iver and Richard Hawley here in the last 18 months and the atmosphere was incredible at every single gig. Pete Doherty poured his drink over a heckler, Beth Ditto flirted with the audience and Bon Iver shocked everyone by doing a heavy rock number. My favourite memory of a show here however, has to be the Halloween party The Go! Team threw a few years back. They adorned the stage with pumpkins, dressed in weird costumes and had spooky films playing behind them. It was a magical evening and I danced so much, my legs ached for hours after-wards.

This Grade-I listed complex is both a highly original performance venue (with 3 performance areas,…read moreactually), and an historic building with a fascinating past. History The Dome was originally built in 1803-05 for the Prince of Wales (later George IV) as a stable block, adjacent to his then rather modest Brighton seaside villa. The architect was William Porden, and it was he who chose the iconic Indian architectural style (technically Indo-Saracenic) and designed the huge dome - originally covered in glass, 24 metres in diameter and 19 metres high, to cover a circulating area for the horses. Once completed, the new buildings so overshadowed the original villa, that the Prince instructed that they should be revamped into the iconic Brighton Pavilion we see today. The complex was sold to Brighton in the 1850s, and the Dome was developed as a concert hall in 1866. A major refurbishment in 1935 saw it modernised and given an Art Deco interior, and the Pavilion Theatre was added on the site of Mrs Fitzherbert's stables. Over the years it developed an enviable reputation as a Concert and entertainment venue for both classical and popular music, despite its notoriously poor acoustics. Famous names who performed here include Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, and in 1974 it hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, won famously by Abba, singing 'Waterloo'. However, both the interior and exterior were crumbling and a major refurbishment was begun in 1999, costing £22m and taking three years to complete. The revamped complex now houses 3 venues: the 1,850 seat Concert Hall, the 570 seat Corn Exchange (which also hosts non-seated events on its sprung floor) and the 220 seat Pavilion Theatre. The exterior (together with the Museum) provides a suitably exotic backdrop to the Pavilion itself. Events The Dome hosts an astonishing variety of events, from concerts, conferences and performances in the main Concert Hall, to more eclectic drama, comedy and dance in the Pavilion Theatre. I've mostly attended events in the Concert Hall, and I'd agree with others that it's a great place to visit: the seating is comfy and spacious, the acoustics are hugely improved and the unusual shape gives it an intimate feel. Practicalities It's a ten minute walk from Brighton railway station, and just about every Brighton bus route passes close by, either on North Street or the Steine. The venue has level access throughout (and specific spaces for wheelchairs in the auditoria), disabled toilets, hearing loops and printed material is available (on request) in large format. Disabled customers can apply for a complimentary ticket (one per booking) to enable them to bring a companion or access assistant with them free of charge - phone for details. Well worth a visit.