Latest reviews for Events & Entertainment in Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom

Double8tickets - The pitts by leaj17

leaj17 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:36:39 +0000

Review by leaj17

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 8888 8888

Website: http://www.double8tickets.com

I couldn't believe it, I paid over the odds for tickets from this company to see Lee Evens, they happily took my money and couldn't have been more polite, to then ignore me!! I didn't recieve and tickets, they didn't answer my calls, or return my e-mails. I rang every number i could find and e-mailed every address, NOTHING!!!! I seriously advise anyone to not go with this company. I've read other reviews and this is not the first time they have pulled this stunt. That must be how they make there money!!I couldn't believe it, I paid over the odds for tickets from this company to see Lee Evens, they happily took my money and couldn't have been more polite, to then ignore me!! I didn't recieve and tickets, they didn't answer my calls, or return my e-mails. I rang every number i could find and e-mailed every address, NOTHING!!!! I seriously advise anyone to not go with this company. I've read other reviews and this is not the first time they have pulled this stunt. That must be how they make there money!!

Adelphi Theatre - Adelphi by watermelon90

watermelon90 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:11:24 +0000

Review by watermelon90

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0870 403 0303

The Adelphi theatre is set in the middle of theatre land at the Strand. It can be reached easily by underground and you can see the sights at Covent Garden before the show.
The theatre itself is not as large as you would think.
The stage is very small, when you consider that this is a west end theatre putting on a top show. The seats are cramped and old fashioned, not very much leg room if you are tall. The better seats at the front of the theatre are double the money, but they are much closer to the action and you do get a better view.
The revolving stage was used a lot with some funny moments that included a few multi toned rainbow sheep, the show is good and a must see.The Adelphi theatre is set in the middle of theatre land at the Strand. It can be reached easily by underground and you can see the sights at Covent Garden before the show.
The theatre itself is not as large as you would think.
The stage is very small, when you consider that this is a west end theatre putting on a top show. The seats are cramped and old fashioned, not very much leg room if you are tall. The better seats at the front of the theatre are double the money, but they are much closer to the action and you do get a better view.
The revolving stage was used a lot with some funny moments that included a few multi toned rainbow sheep, the show is good and a must see.

The Astoria - Astoria by vik

vik — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:30:06 +0000

Review by vik

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7434 9592

Website: http://www.meanfiddler.com

Have been to see a couple of things here I should say that they were both good, The exit and entrance to get in to the venue is a bit small for the often massive volume of people going through the doors and we were afraid we would be crushed by every one pushing to get out at the end of the night. Other wise its ok for this sort of venue. Drink prices are high, but it is to be expected really. A good venue if the access situation is sorted, or may be we are just not used to all that pushing and shoving.Have been to see a couple of things here I should say that they were both good, The exit and entrance to get in to the venue is a bit small for the often massive volume of people going through the doors and we were afraid we would be crushed by every one pushing to get out at the end of the night. Other wise its ok for this sort of venue. Drink prices are high, but it is to be expected really. A good venue if the access situation is sorted, or may be we are just not used to all that pushing and shoving.

The Cambridge Theatre - Mixed reviews but it is good by vik

vik — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:26:16 +0000

Review by vik

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7494 5399

Website: http://www.rutheatres.com

Having just seen a review here I am wondering if we saw the same show. It was not suzanne shaw as roxy when we went to see it so may be thats the difference, but we had a great time and really enjoyed it. The jazz band that played the music were incorporated on to the stage so that it felt like you were in a sleazy , smokey old jazz club. The band were good. The cast were wonderful, the dancing superb and the guy who played the lawyer had a good voice. Our seats were in the stalls and were very good, not sure if the higher seats were as good though. A good show, but the theatre is a little tucked away and could be easy to miss.Having just seen a review here I am wondering if we saw the same show. It was not suzanne shaw as roxy when we went to see it so may be thats the difference, but we had a great time and really enjoyed it. The jazz band that played the music were incorporated on to the stage so that it felt like you were in a sleazy , smokey old jazz club. The band were good. The cast were wonderful, the dancing superb and the guy who played the lawyer had a good voice. Our seats were in the stalls and were very good, not sure if the higher seats were as good though. A good show, but the theatre is a little tucked away and could be easy to miss.

Curzon Soho - Come here by CPaskell

CPaskell — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:51:32 +0000

Review by CPaskell

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7734 2255

Website: http://www.curzoncinemas.com/

Tags: cool, film, relaxed

The staff at Curzon Soho are brilliant. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful - and importantly for me, unlike most cinemas - they smile. A lot! There is a good range of films shown here and the concessions stand offers popcorn, alcohol and beverages that are very reasonably priced. There is also a bar and coffee bar in the building, offering different food, drink and cake options. This is a cinema you can come to as part of a whole evening, you don't feel like you've got to watch your step on sticky floors or that you are being ripped off. The membership options offer good value for money if you are going to come more than 4 times in a year - and actually, you might because the atmosphere here is so friendly and welcoming. I went tonight - and there was even a quiz, adding to a real 'community' feel! In the centre of London and next to Leicester Square's massive multiplexes, this is a treasure.The staff at Curzon Soho are brilliant. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful - and importantly for me, unlike most cinemas - they smile. A lot! There is a good range of films shown here and the concessions stand offers popcorn, alcohol and beverages that are very reasonably priced. There is also a bar and coffee bar in the building, offering different food, drink and cake options. This is a cinema you can come to as part of a whole evening, you don't feel like you've got to watch your step on sticky floors or that you are being ripped off. The membership options offer good value for money if you are going to come more than 4 times in a year - and actually, you might because the atmosphere here is so friendly and welcoming. I went tonight - and there was even a quiz, adding to a real 'community' feel! In the centre of London and next to Leicester Square's massive multiplexes, this is a treasure.

Prince Charles Cinema - cheap fun by carum

carum — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:52:13 +0000

Review by carum

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7494 3654

Website: http://www.princecharlescinema.com

Tags: cinema, events, cult

It's great to see an independent cinema thriving in the sea of multiplexes and chains in the west end. Tickets start from about 1 pound 50 here which a heck of a lot cheaper than the Odeon round the conner. The movies always tend to be older or cult release that have finished their run in the bigger cinemas. I sometimes go here with friends when I am out in London as it is nearly always showing a good film despite only having one screen. Also the seats are great and really comfortable. Beneath the cinema thereâ¬"s a bar and you are allowed to bring drinks into the showings.It's great to see an independent cinema thriving in the sea of multiplexes and chains in the west end. Tickets start from about 1 pound 50 here which a heck of a lot cheaper than the Odeon round the conner. The movies always tend to be older or cult release that have finished their run in the bigger cinemas. I sometimes go here with friends when I am out in London as it is nearly always showing a good film despite only having one screen. Also the seats are great and really comfortable. Beneath the cinema thereâ¬"s a bar and you are allowed to bring drinks into the showings.

Odeon Mezzanine - Mini Marvel by carumbasra

carumbasra — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:59:47 +0000

Review by carumbasra

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0871 224 4007

Website: http://www.odeon.co.uk

Tags: air conditioning, auto ticket machines

The Odeon has 5 screens each rather small and only seating around 50 people but is great if you are unable to find at the larger Odeon. The cinema has a rather charming and quaint quality. As it is the west end prices are higher if you are out in the west end it's great for watching a film and heading on to nearby china town. I watched the film juno here with several friends and we had the screen almost entirely to ourselves with the exception of a couple of tourists. Like most Odeon cinemas one is guided towards their allocated seat by a steward.The Odeon has 5 screens each rather small and only seating around 50 people but is great if you are unable to find at the larger Odeon. The cinema has a rather charming and quaint quality. As it is the west end prices are higher if you are out in the west end it's great for watching a film and heading on to nearby china town. I watched the film juno here with several friends and we had the screen almost entirely to ourselves with the exception of a couple of tourists. Like most Odeon cinemas one is guided towards their allocated seat by a steward.

Odeon West End - good place by slickmasta

slickmasta — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:14:15 +0000

Review by slickmasta

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0871 224 4007

Website: http://www.odeon.co.uk

Tags: air conditioning, indulgence, auto ticket machines

well it surely is expenisve at 15 pounds a ticket, and a date cud eaily put you out 30 pounds, but hey i m not trying to complain, its easily connected on the central line and is right off lecicester square, its quite a maginomious design, feels posh, the seats are very comfortable, and staff is well spoken. i think student discounts are offered, so better check before u get in,
the area around odeon is a great place to explore for movie lovers with several stars cementing their palms for a palm print so to speak while probably what i am assuming to be while they attended premieres. anyway must place to see and to be seen at !!!, hope you find this review useful cheers, bye.well it surely is expenisve at 15 pounds a ticket, and a date cud eaily put you out 30 pounds, but hey i m not trying to complain, its easily connected on the central line and is right off lecicester square, its quite a maginomious design, feels posh, the seats are very comfortable, and staff is well spoken. i think student discounts are offered, so better check before u get in,
the area around odeon is a great place to explore for movie lovers with several stars cementing their palms for a palm print so to speak while probably what i am assuming to be while they attended premieres. anyway must place to see and to be seen at !!!, hope you find this review useful cheers, bye.

Odeon Leicester Square - Worth a visit by codam

codam — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:37:26 +0000

Review by codam

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0871 224 4007

Website: http://www.odeon.co.uk

Tags: expensive, air conditioning, hollywood

The Odeon Leicester Square Cinema is a fantastic cinematic experience â¬ if you can afford it. The prices are very high compared to elsewhere, though most central London cinemas arenâ¬"t exactly cheap. What youâ¬"re paying for is a huge screen. I would say that itâ¬"s certainly worth visiting at least once in your lifetime. The location is great too - Leicester square itself is really nice, you can grab an icecream at one of the many ice cream shops around the square before your film, and there are plenty of great restaurants nearby as well to visit after the film has finished. Well worth a visit.The Odeon Leicester Square Cinema is a fantastic cinematic experience â¬ if you can afford it. The prices are very high compared to elsewhere, though most central London cinemas arenâ¬"t exactly cheap. What youâ¬"re paying for is a huge screen. I would say that itâ¬"s certainly worth visiting at least once in your lifetime. The location is great too - Leicester square itself is really nice, you can grab an icecream at one of the many ice cream shops around the square before your film, and there are plenty of great restaurants nearby as well to visit after the film has finished. Well worth a visit.

Avenue Q - The internet is for porn...apparently by sue

sue — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:41:09 +0000

Review by sue

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0870 850 9199

Website: http://www.avenueqthemusical.co.uk/

Tags: theatre, interesting, comedy

I wasn't keen. I mean, who really wants to see a musical featuring puppets? I went anyway, and hoped the rave reviews I had read weren't all written by the producerâ¬¦

As it turned out, Avenue Q was fantastic - hilarious, crude, offensive, risquÃ© - the type of show that makes you cry from laughter.

A couple of parts bored me a little, and it went on for a bit too long IMO, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not something I would take my parents to see though - too much puppet sex for their liking ; )I wasn't keen. I mean, who really wants to see a musical featuring puppets? I went anyway, and hoped the rave reviews I had read weren't all written by the producerâ¬¦

As it turned out, Avenue Q was fantastic - hilarious, crude, offensive, risquÃ© - the type of show that makes you cry from laughter.

A couple of parts bored me a little, and it went on for a bit too long IMO, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not something I would take my parents to see though - too much puppet sex for their liking ; )