noel-coward-theatre-london

Dracula ... Cynthia Erivo delivered a brilliant solo performance playing all 23 roles. The fabulous staging was imaginative and delivered all the drama of an 80s ALW show. From the opening moments my partner and I were enthralled. This was dished up to the audience in one sitting and it gave many of us goosebumps. The standing ovation was spontaneous and well deserved. I read some scathing reviews just before attending - but clearly the critics had no idea about the original story and are too focussed on juvenile / teen romps. I suspect short attention spans are to blame too - it really is their loss. As to the theatre itself - a beautiful old building, thoughtfully presented and really well run. Genuinely impressed by the legroom in the stalls too. Highly recommended for any production.

Very famous small theatre with limited capacity of less than 1,000 people. The seating is very crammed and getting in and out of your seats requires everyone to stand up so my advice would be go to the bathroom before settling in. It can also be very slow getting in and out of the theatre as the corridors are very tight. It seems quite a potential death trap if there was a fire and I didn't hear any mention of fire escapes by staff. Pricing seemed to be from £50 to above £100 and the play I saw was entertaining if overly camp. The Importance of Being Ernest doesn't need "reimagining" or camping up as the best part about the play is the dialogue but the West End and Broadway seems to turn everything these days into a panto like experience. The set designer for this play was excellent and the best part of the show.

It’s great show, funny and entertaining. Just please, don’t be late otherwise you will meet 1/2 of the first part in the bar with TV watching the show from there. On the last balcony the first and last 7 sits on the site is impossible to see anything, please be aware. Great play

I love this theatre. Everything was perfect. The volume was not deafening as it is at other locations. The actors were so clear and easy to follow. The set was gorgeous. The stage is high so it makes it easy to have a good view regardless of your seat. Do arrive on time, this was our first time ever being late and you sit in the bar watching the production from a small TV screen until there is a suitable time for you to be allowed entry to the production. It means you miss out and it really is a waste of the money you’ve spent on the ticket.