My Favourite London Theatres: Part One

Did you know that there are over 100 theatres in London – all showing a new and different show every night. In a new series of blog posts I’m going to go through a list of some of my favourite venues for seeing great theatre in London.

Barbican Theatre

Located on the first level of the centre, the Barbican’s Main Theatre can seat over 1,100, and boasts a proud record of hosting spectacular shows to critical and popular acclaim.
This is a really comfortable auditorium with crisp acoustics and a state-of-the-art stage and lighting rig. From big budget pantos to highbrow melodrama, the short running times at this huge theatre ensure packed houses, and the magnificent auditorium enhances the magic of theatre.

Leciester Square Theatre

Opened in August 2008, the Leicester Square Theatre is a top West End entertainment venue that runs a healthy programme of comedy, cabaret, dance, music and theatre events.

The building holds a large auditorium for big acts at ground level, whereas this more intimate 90-seat basement space hosts up-and-coming talent and cult names.

As a the new boys on the block – these chaps have had their work cut out for them. But I’ve heard on the grapevine that their marketing department are using a new digital marketing software called Bullseye – Digital Events Marketing that makes sure their events are all over the web.

Finborough Theatre

Leading fringe theatre venue above a lovely pub, which only produces new writing. Since opening in 1980 this pub theatre has provided debuts for all kinds of brilliant plays and actors, and won every award going.

The Finborough is a comfortable and well designed space and a succession of brilliant Programme Directors and Writers in Residence have helped put it on the map as a serious landmark for theatre fans. The fact that it is above a gorgeous pub in a nice part of town is a mere bonus.