London Theatre Guides



The London Coliseum: What You Need To Know
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 19, 2019

Opened in 1904 as The London Coliseum of Varieties, the London Coliseum is one of London's most impressive venues. Designed by Frank Matcham to house 2,359 seats, it remains London's largest theatre. Now home of the English National Opera, it also hosts a variety of dance and theatrical productions. The London Coliseum is committed to making opera accessible, with no formal dress code.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre: What You Need To Know
by Jonathan Marshall - August 12, 2019

The Lyric is one of the UK's leading producing theatres, creating world-class theatre from the heart of Hammersmith - its home for more than 120 years.

New Wimbledon Theatre: What You Need To Know
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 5, 2019

With a capacity of over 1,500, New Wimbledon Theatre is one of London's largest venues. The beautiful Grade II-listed building has stood on Wimbledon's Broadway since 1910. Here is everything you need to know if you're travelling there.

Orange Tree Theatre: What You Need To Know
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 29, 2019

Winner of UK Theatre Awards' Most Welcoming Theatre 2018, the small but perfectly formed Orange Tree Theatre is a hub for creative, educational and inventive theatre. Here is everything you need to know if you're visiting - from food and drink to transport and accessibility.

London's Best Post-Theatre Places To Eat and Drink
by Marianka Swain - July 11, 2019

Make the most of the long summer evenings by heading to one of the capital's food or drink hotspots after your theatre trip. Here are some of the best restaurants, cafes and bars to check out!

Theatre Loos: The Best and the Ones To Avoid
by Marianka Swain - June 13, 2019

Continuing our series of Theatre Guides, we're turning to a contentious issue in theatre-going: the loo provision. While some venues have exemplary toilets, for all, others suffer from less than ideal offerings - with women in particular standing in long queues, counting down the minutes until the second half begins. BroadwayWorld reviewers share their wisdom on theatre loos, in London and beyond - and we offer some sneaky tips for avoiding those queues...

London's Top 10 Family-friendly Theatres
by Marianka Swain - May 28, 2019

Continuing our London Theatre Guides series, we're celebrating half-term by highlighting some of the capital's most welcome and exciting venues for younger audiences.

Travelling to London's South Bank: Transport and Navigation Tips
by Marianka Swain - May 12, 2019

In the first of our London Theatre Guides, we gave you all the info you need to travel to - and navigate - the West End. Now, here are some transport tips for London's South Bank.

London's Best Pre-Theatre Outdoor Places To Eat and Drink
by Marianka Swain - May 6, 2019

We kicked off our new London Theatre Guides series with transport advice: how to travel to and navigate the West End. Check it out here! Another key part of a great theatre experience is knowing the best bars and restaurants where you can meet up for a pre-show cocktail or snack. In honour of our recent sunny spell, hopefully the first of many as we head into summer, here are some of London's finest pre-theatre outdoor eating and drinking options.

Travelling To The West End: Transport and Navigation Tips
by Marianka Swain - April 16, 2019

We're kicking off a new series of BWW Theatre Guides - providing all the information you need to make your theatre-going experience a hit, from transport and eating out to top tips on specific venues. First up: how to travel to - and around - the West End, easily and efficiently.


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