They put on some good plays and the acting is very professional. You can hear the voices very well and seating is good and the stage is very visible. I found it easier than I thought to get there from London and well worth the effort. I will now keep an eye on their performances.
Staying near Kingston I came across this little local theatre so I decided to go and see a play. I saw Single Spies, and I can honestly say I have no idea what the play was about, as I could not hear any of the actors. I had good seats so that wasn't the problem the only actor I could hear was Michael Pennington as he had a typical theatre voice, the rest of them had a mumble. I'm told there are no microphones because the shape of the theatre is meant to enable the sound. Anyway all I can say was I had the rudest theatre person I've ever sat next to, and I don't like sharing a seat with a stranger, so I don't get why the seats are double. Directly around me I had seven people asleep, one was even snoring, so I felt like I was watching a play at the local nursing home. Funnily enough they all woke up at the end to clap really loudly, not sure which part of the play they enjoyed the most, maybe the fact that it was so quiet they could sleep. Anyway my overall experience was that I didn't feel like returning.
One of the if not the best theatre in the South West of London.Great prices, and good shows.I love this place.
I treated a friend to see sign of the times for the Saturday matinee. It was only my 2nd visit to the theatre. I booked us the cheapest seats pit cushions not realising it is exactly what it says cushions sitting on the floor. We thought we would try it out and see. Would certainly not recommend those seats and would always go for proper seats in the future. The other issue was there was no heating which we were warned about so it was freezing sitting on the floor. You are allowed to take a drink in from the bar which is great. The performance was excellent acting by two guys for the whole show. Really love this little theatre and will be booking again but not pit cushions seats a learning lesson !!!! Afterwards we visited Jamie Oliver's just over the road. Highly recommend . All in all a great afternoon out with a friend.
Modern, spacious venue to take children toSeats are double seats so no awkward arm restsStaff so friendly. Food reasonably priced and very niceExcellent production.parking near by
We made our first visit for a performance of Romeo and Juiliet. It was amazing! All the professionalism of the west end, but without the crowds and expense. A great cafe, with plenty of capacity in the interval. Lots of really good restaurants near the theatre. Will be planning visit very soon!
The play Single Spies came across so well in this small intimate theatre. No one is more than a few yards from the stage in the stalls, so one can be part of the action. Helpful staff and good area for refreshments.
Being in my 60's , the songs were apart of my life for many a year ; the theatre isentirely civilksed , yet not OTT ; easily accessible by walking or simple public transport and in neighbourhood of many a decent resto/watering hole !
Intimate theatre with a nice atmosphere. Great cafe and bar too with reasonably priced food. You can get tickets to sit on the floor for much cheaper than the standard
We do attend a good number venues in London, Festival Hall, Barbican, Albert Hall, Round House,Troxy and so on, but theater has never been on my hit list.So after all the years we decided to pop in, nice enough theatre, cost saving measures very visible, nice bar area, no ques for the toilet, interesting seats. So much to recommend.GIven the shows run for a very short during, must cost plenty for all the backdrops etc which translates into higher seat prices.Might return for the right show, sign up some better jazz artists, plenty to choose from as venues such as Ronny Scotts and Jazz Cafe (terrible venue) are over priced as is that spot in London selling pizzas. Then there is the 606 club, also over priced and lacking serious artists.