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Why not enjoy a night at one of the great theatres spotted around Pimlico!

Apollo Victoria Theatre Victoria is a 2,328-capacity theatrical venue brimming with art deco design. Now heading into its 90th year the theatre has transformed into one of the leading West End venues hosting musicals such as The Sound of Music with Petula Clark, Camelot with Richard Harris and Fiddler on the Roof with Topol. In 1984 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical extravaganza Starlight Express opened and considered the Apollo Victoria its home for many years. In 2006 Wicked, the smash-hit Broadway show opened and continues to go from strength to strength. 17 Wilton Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 1LG. 0333 009 6690 www.atgtickets.com/venues/apollo-victoriatheatre

Victoria Palace Theatre The Victoria Palace Theatre, magnificently restored for the 21st century, reopened on 6th December with the European premiere of LinManuel Miranda’s acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize winning HAMILTON which sits perfectly in this re-imagined theatre. The theatre has been redeveloped from renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham’s original design to combine beautiful restoration with twenty first century comfort and facilities, which include a new purpose built rehearsal and audition space that is available for hire. The bright space is located at the top of the Victoria Palace Theatre, a stone’s throw from Victoria Station and is fully equipped with all essential requirements including a sprung floor and new PA system. 79 Victoria St, London SW1E 5EA. 0844 482 5138 www.victoriapalacetheatre.co.uk/

The Royal Court Theatre The Royal Court is the writers’ theatre. We are a leading force in world theatre for cultivating and supporting writers – undiscovered, emerging and established. We also Offer expertly crafted cocktails alongside an extensive selection of craft gins and beers, wine and soft drinks, the Royal Court Bar & Kitchen provides a sanctuary in the middle of Sloane Square to accompany your theatre experience. Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS. 020 7565 5000 www.oyalcourttheatre.com/

Curzon Victoria Curzon Cinemas is London’s leading arthouse cinema chain with eight venues across the capital. We also have a further four venues outside of London, bringing the very best of Hollywood, independent and world cinema to audiences. In 2017, the Curzon group received the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. 58 Victoria St, London SW1E 6QW. 01233 555644 www.curzon.com/venues/victoria/ Jermyn Street Theatre 16B Jermyn St, St. James’s, London SW1Y 6ST. 020 7287 2875 Jermyn Street Theatre is the West End’s smallest producing theatre. Led by Artistic and Executive Directors Tom Littler and Penny Horner, the programme includes outstanding new plays, rare revivals, new versions of European classics, and high-quality musicals, alongside one-off musical and literary events. We collaborate with theatres across the world, and our productions have transferred to the West End and Broadway. www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/

Finborough Theatre Founded in 1980, the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre, led by Artistic Director Neil McPherson, presents plays and music theatre, concentrated exclusively on thought provoking text-based new writing, as well as rediscovering genuinely neglected works from the 19th and 20th centuries, many produced or co-produced inhouse. We offer a stimulating and inclusive programme at the centre of London’s cultural life, appealing to theatregoers of all generations and from a broad spectrum of the population. 118 Finborough Rd, London SW10 9ED. 01223 357851 www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/

Adelphi Theatre We’re not just musicals here at the Adelphi Theatre. There’s a whole host of concerts ranging from music, comedy, dance and everything in between. Then we look forward to seeing you soon! In the meantime, why not start planning your day to make sure your time with us at the Adelphi Theatre is as smooth as possible? We’ve done the hard work, so all you need to do is click the link below to check how and where to find us; have a look over our seating plan; and familiarise yourself with disabled access to the theatre. Get ready to experience the extraordinary. Strand, London WC2R 0NS. www.lwtheatres.co.uk/theatres/adelphi/

Trafalgar Theatre The spectacular Grade II listed glorious Trafalgar Theatre is the result of a major multi-million-pound restoration project reinstating the theatre back to its original heritage 1930’s design, some of which has not been seen for over 90 years. Within the new single 630 seat auditorium, the newly restored decoration and lighting is black with silver, bronze and gold metallic hints, reflective of the original interior’s colour palette. Using historical photographs as a reference, the auditorium carpet and seating fabric replicate the original design patterns, with greens, creams, and yellows to contrast against the monochrome walls. 14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY. 020 7321 5400 www.trafalgartheatre.com/

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