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    Roundhouse

    4.4 (134 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Craig E.

    The Roundhouse is quickly establishing itself as one on London's best music hot-spots and is becoming home to some big gigs in town. Holding anywhere between 2000-3000 people it is quite large but still allows some form of intimacy. There are a number of bars dotted around the parameter of the performance area which means getting a drink whilst waiting for acts to come on is easy. If you fancy a drink or some food before the arena doors even open then the Roundhouse Cafe downstairs can provide for your needs, albeit at a higher price than you would want to pay. It also acts as a great meeting place with friends. Queuing outside is unorthodox. Although getting there first helps, it does not guarantee a front row position as once inside you have to climb the stairs (usually with a mad rush of eager fans) and wait for the main arena doors to open which means being a part of another queue cum waiting huddle. As long as you get amongst the first group of entrants you should get a good view. However if you are a little short like me and are at the back, you might have a problem seeing as the floor is quite flat. The stage is raised but obviously if you have hundreds of people in front they will obstruct your view somewhat. The atmosphere is a highlight at the Roundhouse and is helped by the acoustics of the place which are of a very high standard which I have also found enhances acoustic performances.

    Beck R.

    I've only been to the Roundhouse for an awards ceremony, rather than gigs. From an awards / event perspective its a great venue. A large desk / delegate area as you arrive followed by a bar / holding area where people can get a drink before heading into the main hall. The hall itself is magnificent. Circular (unsurprisingly) with an industrial feel. There is plenty of room to seat many people around large circular tables and a large stage at the far end. the staff were knowledgeable and friendly and the 3 course meal provided was both delicious and hot (something quite unique for an event space of that size).

    Rebecca P.

    This year's Circusfest season launches with a surrealist production, Super Sunday, from Finnish circus ensemble, Race Horse Company. The group style themselves as uncompromising, and this quality is manifest in the show- from the usual (and slightly baffling) introduction to the performers to the revelation of the set, the audience is left disarrayed at first. The tone of the show is peculiar, abstract and has moments of both dark and slapstick humour. Despite a gentle start that elicits a few sparse chuckles from the crowd, the show suddenly jumps into hyper drive and becomes an energetic ceremony of movement and acrobatics. The performers are all male and their strength and talent becomes increasingly obvious as the acts unfold. The stage is set up as a bizarre fairground, a somewhat creepy Victorian iteration with a carousel, seesaw and strongman game. And then there's the imposing and lumbering wheel of death hanging over the stage before being introduced for the grand finale- needless to say, the closing breath-taking display is worth the visual anticipation. Using props, costumes and demonstrating their own agility, balance and strength, the cast have put together an entertaining show: it highlights the performers' impressive abilities while using props to allow them to scale to mind-boggling heights. They swing, tumble and launch one another into hastily erected (and somewhat inadequate looking) nets, creating moments of tension and awe. The prevailing comedy makes the show more engaging than merely a spectacle- the performers are clever, exaggerating the awkwardness of scene changing in the venue's awkward space. Their struggle setting up two large trampolines on the constrained stage area is emphasised for comic effect. And there's a little bit of leather and drag thrown in for good measure because, well, it all begins to feel a bit like a boys' club. Super Sunday is a high energy, fun and off-kilter production that delivers a solid 70 minutes of jaw-dropping fun- it's unique, playful and slightly dark, but the feats speak for themselves. There's no dialogue, no emcee and the performers look like they're having an absolute blast. This is a brilliant introduction to the Circusfest programme at The Roundhouse and highly recommended. It's only running until the 16 April, but if you miss it, don't panic- if the calibre of the other shows is as high as this one, you really can't go wrong. Circusfest runs at The Roundhouse until the 24 April 2016.I hope to catch another performance before the big top closes its doors.

    Angela B.

    There is something very special about this imposing venue. It isn't only the sense of creative progress you can feel when you walk through the doors, it's also the wonderful recent refurbishment, which spanned some 10 years at the hands of philanthropist Sir Torquil Norman. The end result shows quite clearly what a labour of love this project was. The main theatre can hold up to 3,300 people standing and has been the venue for countless seminal performances including the BBC electric proms and Lucha Libre London. But what strikes me the most is the complete dedication to the young community. The Roundhouse offers all kind of creative and recording projects led by professionals for 13-25 year olds, for just £2 a course! And there's a fabulous coffee shop and bar serving very reasonably priced snacks in a room filled with wonderful portraits of recording artists. Make sure to check their website for the latest performances.

    Katy I.

    The Roundhouse is what all creative spaces in London and elsewhere should aspire to be. Jimi Hendrix played there, The Doors played there and now, not only do they have one of the most impressive and diverse musical and theatrical programmes in the city, they have a dedicated team and creative spaces to nurture and develop young talent. I got involved with a media project for young people at the Roundhouse a few years ago, it was organised to coincide with the grand reopening of the theatre and gave all of us involved a hands on opportunity to work in new media with seasoned professionals. I can't rate this place highly enough. In the next few months to name but a few, Fat Freddy's Drop, Gotan Project and Grace Jones will be gracing this beautiful and iconic venue. Grace Jones! Not only that but The Roundhouse studios are offering a plethora of programmes for young people including animation and graphics, journalism and digital photography courses, all of which cost only £2 per session.

    Camden beach on a Saturday afternoon. Wet sand won't keep us away
    Dee D.

    If you haven't gone to Camden Beach here yet, go. Now. Yes, at first I was skeptical that you could recreate a beach on a rooftop without having it feel really cheesy and manufactured. But that's not really what the goal is - it's to provide a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where you can go and be a kid again, except this time, you can sip an alcoholic slushie while building your sand castle. It's a really neat rooftop concept, and on a Saturday afternoon, I can't think of many other places in London where you can get in for free, enjoy some reasonably priced (for Camden at least) beers, and just kick back with some friends without the pretension that all other rooftop bars seem to come with... Plus: 2-4-1 cocktails every Monday through Friday!

    Martina O.

    The Roundhouse theatre is one of the most spectacular venues in London. The performance centre is housed in an old brick structure originally built in 1846. I will never forget the time I went to see Fuerzabuta there in 2006. It was like the space was made for it, with it's high domed ceiling, pillars, huge curtains it was an amazing experience. There is also a colourful modern cafe of glass and metal on the first floor and a restaurant on the ground floor where they serve some really tasty food and they have a BBQ in the summer.

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    Quinn Z.

    A venue can make or break a show, no question. In the event of the show I recently went to (Bonobo + band for his "The North Borders" tour), Roundhouse definitely helped make it. The layout is damn cool - a small room downstairs to keep things a bit more intimate if you're feeling that kind of vibe, a spacious outdoor patio area with a bar, food and tables, and then the main room itself. And what a main room it is - a big, circular space with a stage to keep the focus and plenty of room to move around. A friend told me it was once used back in the day to turn around the railcars for the Tube. Unverified, but cool if true. The sound was pretty solid - not the best I've heard but impressive nonetheless - and the lighting and general vibe was really good. Having the bars off to the back by the entrance and out of the way of the people wanting to do their thing, be it dancing, watching the performers, or just relaxing along the side walls, is a good touch. It is a shitty venue indeed that has the bar surge distract from the show. Roundhouse is no such venue. Having a fire alarm interrupt the show midway and force us all out onto the street was a bit of a buzzkill but venues gotta play by the rules when it comes to safety, so no harm done on the part of Roundhouse and all harm done on the part of the asshat who decided smoking a cigarette in the bathrooms was a good idea. Hey, on the upside, I got to meet Mr. Green himself during the unintended intermission, and given he's been one of my favorite musicians for the majority of my adult life, that was an unexpected bonus. We all eventually made it back inside for a few more songs. I suppose all said and done, the interruption was handled as best it could be. That said, Roundhouse staff forgetting to put us on the guestlist for his DJ set after the main show was frustrating, but all said and done, good night in a cool space.

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    Prior to a major structural change the original RoundHouse used to be an engine shed. It had been long recognised as an outstanding example of mid-19th century architecture because it was round in shape. In the mid 1960s it became a very exciting place as it hosted many pop concerts with artistes like Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and many more. It has been closed for a long because as its archaic structure wasreceiving another face lift. Only re-opening in 2006 following a multimillion pound refit it now has two bars a cafe and an auditorium to make it one of London's most sought after location for live performances.

    Qype User (YHZgir…)

    I love this venue, great views from most everywhere, great sound. I love the use of the old space with all the modern conveniences that make a great show. There is a huge patio, which is a nice place where you can have BBQ and some drinks before a show in the summer. I also understand they have done up the cafe bar and look forward to checking that out in the near future.

    Gary P.

    What a venue! I knew very little about this place before I arrived but I was very impressed. I will definitely be going back to see more events. We were here for the Apple Music festival and we had an amazing night, the performer was quality but the venue added so much. So easy to navigate yourself around, plenty of bars and no end of space. The main room was spot on. The acoustics and lighting coupled with the intimacy will give you an experience very few places can offer. Perfect.

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    Her Majesty's Theatre - The Theatre just before show start!

    Her Majesty's Theatre

    4.3(121 reviews)
    2.6 miTrafalgar Square, St James's

    Incredible performance by the actors of his Majesty's theater, the longest running show for phantom…read moreof the opera in West End over 40 years. In this case, the show aged well, and the props and costumes have clearly had time and money invested as this was the best rendition of Phantom I've seen to date. There was fire, light effects, great structures and hidden trapdoors, fake balconies, even a mysterious Houdini chair (no spoilers) and the production of Phantom here is clearly worth the full house it had tonight. Standing ovation at the end and tons of fun souvenirs to takeaway memories of the show. I sat in A21, center of the front row of balcony, and the view was perfect, showing just the bottom of the stage up. If I leaned forward, I could see into the pit which the ground floor seats could not. All the music was played by the incredible orchestra in the pit, Four private boxes at the front sides were filled with two persons each, which could be a fun return trip. I hope to definitely be back for another viewing some day. Incredible!

    Her (His?) Majesty's Theater sits up Haymarket Street just a few blocks from Trafalger Square and…read moreLeicester Square in the heart of London. Founded in the 1770s, the current theater was built in ~1880. Since it's world premier in 1986, The Phantom of the Opera has been playing there. The production is impressive. The acting and singing are excellent. The staging some of the most impressive I've seen! And of course, the intermission bar and ice cream cups are up to London standards!

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    Old Vic

    Old Vic

    4.5(47 reviews)
    3.4 miWaterloo, Southwark

    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.

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    Matilda

    Matilda

    4.4(30 reviews)
    2.3 miCovent Garden

    Watched Matilda while visiting London. Show is amazing for all ages. The view from dress circle was…read moregood. The stage and effects were brilliant. The place was clean as well. Would recommend this if you are looking for a light and enjoyable show.

    Colourful, energetic, inspired and captivating, Matilda is everything a musical suitable for…read morechildren should be! I was tempted to take a photo of the wonderful set but refrained as I know it would be a shame to spoil the pleasant surprise of seeing it for the first time for anyone planning to. Refreshing in its differences to the film and funny both to children and adults alike, Matilda must be a great musical for a family night out in the centre of London.   There's a hint of magic, masterful choreography and well positioned lighting. Plus, there is even entertainment during the interval and they sell slush-puppies! Oh the rottenly devilishly childish brilliance of it all! What more could you ask for do I hear you say? Well it pains me to say that I felt some of the lyrics in the songs got lost in translation and were more complicated that necessary; and the songs perhaps lacked a certain hook. Nevertheless, there were some memorable numbers that were beautifully sung and played. I thought it was a nice touch to see the musicians come up on stage at the end; deservedly so. Truly a joyous show that I would happily recommend to anyone unless they really hated children, because let's face it, the children are the winners in this show; no room for haters (one Ms Trunchbull is enough!)

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    Piccadilly Theatre

    Piccadilly Theatre

    3.9(16 reviews)
    2.3 miSoho
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    I bought a last minute ticket for Moulin Rouge and saw the show earlier this evening. The theatre,…read morethe set design, the talented cast, and immersive experience were wonderful. As for the actual show, I reaaally wanted to love it, but it missed the mark for me in many ways. The mixup of pop songs was gimmicky and didn't always fit the scene. The intro and outro dance numbers were so fun to watch, I was expecting that cabaret style throughout the show, but it didn't deliver. Also, they couldn't pick a better song than Katy Perry's 'firework' for Satine's solo? As far as the theatre experience, I had a seat in the stalls Row G and it was so close to the stage with a great view of the performers. Leg room is a little tight. The bar is just outside and downstairs to the seating area, it has a nice vintage theme to it and a special drink menu for the show. I ordered the Parisian Passion cocktail which was really nice and not too sweet.

    Very intimate. We had a great time seeing Moulin Rouge (Oct 2024) Loved the halls being lined with…read morememorabilia from past shows and performances. Kind of thrilling to see some of it. Lots to do close by but I would skip the pub across the street, so busy it was like a scene out of a movie when we got out. We ate at Clos Maggiore before and it was so romantic and only about a 15 min walk to the theater - highly recommend. I also have a recommendation for that as well.

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    Goosebumps Alive

    Goosebumps Alive

    4.3(4 reviews)
    2.4 miHolborn

    Goosebumps was basically my childhood. Your popularity was determined by how many books from the…read moreseries you bought in on reading day (big bags were needed...), and I'd watch the show religiously. In fact, I now own it on DVD. So when they announced an immersive theatre production based on the stories at the Vaults in London, I HAD to go along. Tucked away in the Vaults under Waterloo station, the atmosphere began early as we walked through the graffiti-d tunnel to the entrance. Inside, they had a bar and food area, as well as displays of masks and other creepy paraphernalia to ramp up the excitement factor. After we'd gone through to the main room, we were split into groups and led through a maze of rooms telling Goosebumps stories - but reworked for the adult audience. I don't want to give much away, but I jumped, laughed and screamed plenty throughout. The cast were captivating in their performances, and I was incredibly impressed at the detail and innovative thinking that had gone into the sets. The only downside was 90minutes without being able to go to the loo (especially after a syringe Cosmopolitan cocktail in the waiting area). Oh, and the fact that it ended. I could happily have spent another hour being told the stories (with a loo break, obviously though). It's on until early June, so definitely get your hands on a ticket - it's totally worth it, whether you were a childhood (or adult) fan of the series or not. Adventurer beware, you're in for a scare...

    A 90 minutes immersive experience in the Vaults, just next to Waterloo station (not easy though to…read morefind, thus arrive early). Either you already now about Goosebumps stories from your childhood or no, it is sure that you will have a great time. Actors guide you from room to room to experience different stories - you wil be splitted into groups as soon as the show starts, following different paths till the ending scene that you finally get back all together. The atmoshpere is spooky but not scary. If they only had a little more horror scenes to become more adult/horror friendly, then I would go for a 5 star review. Also, the ending seems poor according to all you have experienced tiil that time. Background music all the time; the amazing Tiger Lillies' spooky soundtracks.

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