Almeida Theatre on Postcard

"A Groundbreaking Theater If you've seen thebig West End shows and you’re looking for something a bit more intimate, nothing beats this classy venue in sophisticated Islington. Small in size, the Almeida still packs a huge punch, constantly winning awards for its groundbreaking contributions to British theater. With star billing like Andrew Scott as Hamlet and Matt Smith in American Psycho , and vital new writing like Lucy Kirkwood’s Chimerica or Mike Bartlett’s King Charles III , this place is always a hot ticket — and a crammed calendar of talks, masterclasses, and workshops makes it a theatrical mecca even before the house lights go down."

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Pascale Atkins

Google

I love the Almeida. I can recommend the theatre. The space is small enough to feel really involved in the play and it is well designed to allow good view of stage throughout. However I would also like to recommend the café bar. The staff are so friendly and the food is great

Katie Kakouris

Google

Gorgeous, intimate theatre in Islington. The staff are very welcoming and hospitable. I've seen two plays here which I've thoroughly enjoyed. The tea and cakes from the cafe were delicious and reasonably priced. I'll definitely be back again!

Christopher J Keeffe

Google

First visit to the Almedia Theatre. Front of House staff. Friendly and helpful. Cafe/bar reasonable I think the theatre is across two buildings. But the performance space in one. Show: Portia Coughlan A moving and difficult at times play. The cast is excellent. Especially, Alison Oliver as the titular Portia. The play set in Ireland through I've not met an Irish woman called Portia. Kathy Kiera Clarke is excellent in both comedic parts and the more serious elements of the play. A very powerful play.

Alan Boshier

Google

If overpriced west-end mediocrity isn't to your taste, how about a small, friendly independent theatre showcasing the very best of modern and classic drama with ticket prices that don't require a 2nd mortgage instead. We first went here in the 1980s and have never seen anything less than a 1st class production.

Cinzia Semeraro

Google

It's an intimate space and for this reason, one will always be close to the stage. I find this rather pleasant in a theatre, as it gives a closer connection to the acting. However, my visit turned out to be disappointing because of two lousy spectators who kept moving around the empty seats, and one ended up sitting right next to me, pushing the contents of her cumbersome and smelly bags on my feet and arms, spoiling the quality of my visit. Given the limited seating space, bulky and smelly carrier bags must be forbidden in the theatre!

Julie Griffith

Google

Lovely theatre off Upper Street, Islington. Easy to get to, good transport links. Watched 'The Secret Life of Bees' which was truly amazing. Outstanding music and performances. Intimate theatre with a great cafe with reasonably priced food and drinks. Production started 30 minutes after the published time but that was fine as there is plenty of seating in the foyer and cafe.

kal C Kaleidescopix

Google

Like all theatres - at its best this place is incredible - recent highlights include king Lear, and the years. Wish they’d do more to encourage a broader audience demographic but likely this is also to do with its location in the posh bit of Islington. Staff always friendly and helpful.

Ishaan Varma

Google

One of my favourite theatres in London !! Consistently the highest quality of productions, always a strong ensemble of actors, simply a delight to be among real theatre aficionados ❤️

Pascale Atkins

Google

I love the Almeida. I can recommend the theatre. The space is small enough to feel really involved in the play and it is well designed to allow good view of stage throughout. However I would also like to recommend the café bar. The staff are so friendly and the food is great

Katie Kakouris

Google

Gorgeous, intimate theatre in Islington. The staff are very welcoming and hospitable. I've seen two plays here which I've thoroughly enjoyed. The tea and cakes from the cafe were delicious and reasonably priced. I'll definitely be back again!

Christopher J Keeffe

Google

First visit to the Almedia Theatre. Front of House staff. Friendly and helpful. Cafe/bar reasonable I think the theatre is across two buildings. But the performance space in one. Show: Portia Coughlan A moving and difficult at times play. The cast is excellent. Especially, Alison Oliver as the titular Portia. The play set in Ireland through I've not met an Irish woman called Portia. Kathy Kiera Clarke is excellent in both comedic parts and the more serious elements of the play. A very powerful play.

Alan Boshier

Google

If overpriced west-end mediocrity isn't to your taste, how about a small, friendly independent theatre showcasing the very best of modern and classic drama with ticket prices that don't require a 2nd mortgage instead. We first went here in the 1980s and have never seen anything less than a 1st class production.

Cinzia Semeraro

Google

It's an intimate space and for this reason, one will always be close to the stage. I find this rather pleasant in a theatre, as it gives a closer connection to the acting. However, my visit turned out to be disappointing because of two lousy spectators who kept moving around the empty seats, and one ended up sitting right next to me, pushing the contents of her cumbersome and smelly bags on my feet and arms, spoiling the quality of my visit. Given the limited seating space, bulky and smelly carrier bags must be forbidden in the theatre!

Julie Griffith

Google

Lovely theatre off Upper Street, Islington. Easy to get to, good transport links. Watched 'The Secret Life of Bees' which was truly amazing. Outstanding music and performances. Intimate theatre with a great cafe with reasonably priced food and drinks. Production started 30 minutes after the published time but that was fine as there is plenty of seating in the foyer and cafe.

kal C Kaleidescopix

Google

Like all theatres - at its best this place is incredible - recent highlights include king Lear, and the years. Wish they’d do more to encourage a broader audience demographic but likely this is also to do with its location in the posh bit of Islington. Staff always friendly and helpful.

Ishaan Varma

Google

One of my favourite theatres in London !! Consistently the highest quality of productions, always a strong ensemble of actors, simply a delight to be among real theatre aficionados ❤️

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