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Theatre Royal Drury Lane in general

Newest Review: ... just by the stairs, a circular hallway, which in this case held a concession stand for the Lord Of The Rings show. Then, down stairs to a bar, then bizarrely back up stairs to the stalls. The theatre is a very stereotypical layout, with stall, dress circle, circle and balcony/gods in terms of seating. There are side boxes, but, as ever, with restricted views. For this show the set leached into the auditorium, blending the space between Middle Earth and reality and it was a fantastic use of the space. This show made use of every part of the stage with an enormous and complex revolving set, a good sign for the future in terms of it's capac... more

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Theatre Royal Drury Lane in general: One of the oldest theatres in the UK (411 words)
by - written on 10/08/08 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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Originally this is the site of a theatre built in it's first incarnation in 1663, making it the oldest theatre in London, though it's 4th actual building as others have burnt down. This one has stood safe since 1812. I hear Andrew Lloyd Webber owns it now. It's a grand venue, a lovely decorative portico at the front and inset busts of historic figures in the walls and internal recesses. The entry is lovely and in this instance the front of house staff are well dressed. There's a second area just by the stairs, a circular hallway, which in this case held a concession stand for the Lord Of The Rings show. Then, down stairs to a bar, then bizarrely back ... Read the complete review