I simply love everything about the Playground Theatre, most of all that it is one of several new…read morevenues (Frestonian Gallery only recently opened on the other side of the Westway) turning this long neglected area of West London into a bit of a cultural hub. Latimer Road is a good 15 minutes' walk from the station named after this unassuming street but the trip is well worth it. Once inside you forget that the Playground Theatre is located in a rather ugly one-storey warehouse - actually, apparently it used to be a bus depot if I remember correctly from the crowdfunding campaign that helped make this project become reality. Proper grassroots! I finally got a chance to see a play here and was blown away 'Picasso', the quality of the production, set design, acting, you name it - this is not your average fringe theatre but West End calibre brought to the Wild West! And I love the way your visit is turned into one coherent experience, with a rather good art exhibition on display in the super cosy bar serving a selection of tapas and lovely Spanish wine. ... the cafe alone is a visit in its own right and it was buzzing with locals on my most recent visit - yummy cakes and strong coffee. Definitely worth the trek if you are not lucky enough to live around the corner - already looking forward to their next production of 'The Little Prince'.

Venue is nice but the door staff are petty tyrants who are on a power trip. Maybe mummy didn't give…read morethem enough cuddles when they were little but they determined to stop people going in. One person (who failed to display the SIA badge - a criminal offense) was extremely confrontational, and at at the end of the evening approached me told me he had "won" because he made me leave my bag outside the venue. Don't waste your time going here because it's a coin toss to see who is on the door and if they are in a mood they won't let you in.

Sound quality is great wherever you sit, but seating is very uncomfortable, not enough toilets (2…read moreladies for the whole of the level 3 area, really?! In what world will this work) and if you arrive late, you can be left standing high up, with the ceiling obscuring some of your view.

I loved this theater and wish I had something like it back home! The theater looks to be old but a…read morerenovation added lots of restrooms, a lovely terrace, and a cafe/bar with affordable food and drinks. Overall this is a lovely third space and it makes me sad to not have something similar where I live. We were able to pick up very affordable tickets to see Relics (written Ben Ockrent & directed by Michael Longhurst). The performances were great, and as a fan of the Bridget Jones movies, it was a hoot to see Sally Phillips! Not only was the acting great but I really liked the stage direction, especially the fight scene! Two tickets to a great night of theater for $67 USD is likely the best value of my entire vacation!

Amazing theater with ongoing community a d culture programming and events. I came to the theater…read morefor the "For the culture " festival and it was amazing! Art shows, performances, film screening, lectures, talks, and more. The theater had plenty of space, a great bar & Cafe serving good food! I'd definitely return for any other event they host in the future

Great local theatre located above the Tabard pub. There is…read moreoften really good plays on there, coming up Al Murray is doing some warm up shows! It's convienient location means that you can enjoy a drink and a meal at the Tabard before the performance. It is worth supporting as the Authorities have been trying to get it closed down.

A cosy theatre venue that you don't expect to be hidden behind the pub! It's a modest size - maybe…read more60 people - so feels really intimate, and with the tiers sloping upwards quite sharply everyone gets a clear view. I can also confirm my ridiculously long legs found themselves with ample legroom. We went to see the very cleverly written 'Montagu', a tale of political dysfunction told by donkeys (trust me it works!). I was already charmed by the place but they even gave out free glasses of wine before the performance, I'd guess because it was press night?! The only reason the venue misses 5-stars is because it got so swelteringly hot inside during the play, so not sure if the air con was on the blink that night. Otherwise it's a really charming local venue and I wish there were more like it.

There is a certain vibe, feeling about a real yoga studio. There should be an automatic calm, a…read moreserenity about the staff and the atmosphere. I knew of two studios in London that totally encompassed the above, now I know of three. Special Yoga Centre is indeed special. They are a full time studio running a huge variety of yoga styles seven days a week. On top of classes there are an impressive selection of workshops covering spiritual and holistic sessions to entice the most ardent hippie. So whether you want yoga, meditation, therapy or an afternoon of chanting, you'll find it here. The studios themselves are full of equipment for yogi's, heated to a comfortable temperature and very picturesque. Classes cost a little over £10 depending on what you do, whilst monthly contracts are around £75 for an open ticket to practice when you please. At the moment they are running a 10 day open pass for £10 which is mind-bogglingly good value for money. Special Yoga Centre has to be in the top five centres in London. Great place.

I cannot believe I didn't know this place was here. It's tucked away in a quiet corner in the…read moreQueens Park / Kensal Rise area, this has to be the most stunning and welcoming Yoga centre in London. There are 3 enormous, bright and airy studios and a range of classes are on offer. Really something for everyone - including Hatha, Astanga, Dynamic Flow, Pilates, Beginners Yoga, Kid's Yoga etc. Most classes are only a tenner and there are donation classes.