Sadlers Wells - A lovely theatre (Sadler's Wells Theatre in general)

Member Name: SilkCutSilver

Product:	Sadler's Wells Theatre in general
Date:	21/01/09 (124 review reads)
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Advantages: Modern, spacious, no queues!

Disadvantages: No drinks in the performance

I went to Sadler's Wells for the first time this weekend to see Matthew Bourne's production of Edward Scissorhand's - the ballet.

We struggled to locate the theatre and had to check a map on the way but this was more due to our ineptitude to check the location than it being difficult to find. In reality the theatre is about a ten minute walk from Angel Tube (that's in heels - for a normal person read 10 as 5).

We arrived at the theatre which had a fantastic atmosphere in the entrance with people milling around drinking and chatting. Even though it was full there was no sense of being over crowded. The theatre is modern, bright and spacious with a long stylish looking bar across one side and a box office counter where you can collect your tickets. We decided to check in our coats with some trepidation but there was no queue whatsoever and we were back in the bar with some cold champagne about ten minutes later.

We were extremely lucky to get seats for about £8 each in the second circle, which were certainly not the best seats in the house but not at all bad with a very good (if far away) view of the proceedings. The ballet was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed the performance (but I think that's another review). My one criticism of the theatre would be that they do not allow drinks in the auditorium, which is unlike most places who allow you in with a plastic glass. This meant that our bottle of champagne which had happily been chilling behind the bar ready for the interval, had to be nearly downed in attempt not to waste it. Most people appeared to be in the same situation as 15 minutes was barely time to drink a glass of wine let alone a bottle. It was disappointing.

After the performance we expected long queues for the toilets, the cloakroom and leaving the building but there were none. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and other than the drinks issue, one of the most pleasant venues I have ever been to. Highly recommended.

Summary: Great venue, i would definitely go back