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  • 5/5 Toby R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to see the Bob Marley Musical... absolutely phenomenal! Theatre is very accessible... amazing acoustics and very beautiful. I had a balcony seat... Great view and could see everything easily. The seats are quite small... so keep that in mind, especially for larger parties. Staff were polite and professional and all around a fantastic experience!
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PA J. 1 year ago on Google
    I went there to watch Bob Marley's "Get Up, Stand Up" musical which was an unforgettable, brilliant show. The theatre is on four levels with brilliant sound system. Seating is alright with enough leg room. Beautiful façade and interiors. I loved my visit and will go again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peace & B. 1 year ago on Google
    Get up stand up. Was absolutely amazing. Songs, acting and dancing was brilliant. A must see. No woman no cry was sung with so much feeling I loved it. I just might go see it again with my children. That did Bob Marley a great service.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paulette B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a Fantastic night of the Bob Marley's Tribute.. 'Get up Stand Up'.. Such an Amazing cast, so true to life..Well done to you all, it was heart felt with lots of history and great hits of the Great Legend..everyone was on their feet joining in and cheering to the great music throughout. A must see musical.. Only downfall, very tight and narrow seats, not much space to move your legs or body.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Colin N. 4 months ago on Google
    A medium sized theatre along Shaftsbury Avenue and showing Peter Pan that goes Wrong when I visited. The theatre was clean and tidy and well laid out. The queue for the bar was long, but if you go downstairs, there is another bar which is less busy. Toilets, albeit small, we're adequate and clean. I was seated in the stalls, which are perfectly fine, but you could be unlucky and have a tall person sat in front of you that would spoil your view. Sit near the front if you can afford it. I didn't like the fact that at the end of the show they asked the audience to donate to charity, I had just spent £80 to see the show, use some of my £80 to give to charity if you want to, don't ask me for more!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marnie D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an excellent experience at the theatre. Definitely recommend this show about Bob Marley "Get up Stand up". The actors were absolutely amazing. So talented. My seat was in the dress circle and I had a fantastic view of the stage. The venue was easy to get to despite transport strikes affecting some services. I'd like to also thank Emma one of the staff at the theatre who was so lovely to me during my visit. She was great with all the other guests too. Worth visiting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark N. 2 years ago on Google
    A theatre right on Shaftesbury avenue so very easy to get to on the underground, not the comfiest seats in the world but certainly could’ve been a lot worse! The rake in the stalls wasn’t the best but luckily I didn’t have anyone sat in front of me. Overall a charming theatre but would probably recommend sitting somewhere in the dress circle instead of the back half of the stalls!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle L. 4 months ago on Google
    A good sized theatre along Shaftsbury Avenue and showing Peter Pan that goes Wrong when I visited. The theatre was clean and tidy and well laid out. Only a 10min walk from Tottenham and 5 min from Oxford circus
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jessica D. 8 months ago on Google
    Visited the lyric for the first time, wonderful theatre, beautifully ornate with such grand features of a classic era of stage! The bars are reasonably priced and weren’t too busy which was nice & they offered an area to cool down during the interval. Watched Aspects of Love and what a tremendous performance the cast were outstanding, the voices sublime. A truly amazing evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carl 10 months ago on Google
    Although the Box Office opened at 10:00 am for phone bookings, the one at the theatre didn't open until 12:00 on the day, which was a bit of a pain when we arrived there at 10:00. This wasn't clearly stated on their website. Once we'd sorted tickets out though, and arrived for the show, the queuing was pretty well organised. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the mandatory bag searches didn't take long. Unusually, the Dress Circle is at ground level rather than the usual Stalls. A very good view from the seats we had in the Dress Circle and unlike a lot of theatres there is plenty of leg room on the front row.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sophie S. 8 months ago on Google
    I visited the Lyric last night to watch Aspects of Love. I enjoyed the show; the cast was exceptionally talented, and the performance was enjoyable and touching. The theatre is small, and it did get very hot inside during the show. The aisle of the seats is narrow, meaning the legroom was not great. The flow of people during the interval and exit from the show was slow due to the narrow aisles and cramped space. I recommend you catch Aspects of Love before it closes this coming Sunday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eileen G. 3 months ago on Google New
    Watched Peter Pan goes Wrong. It was a great show, my granddaughter loved it. We were in the grand circle, and the view was reasonable, but it was a little tight in terms of leg room.

  • 5/5 Will H. 4 months ago on Google
    An excellent performance of Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Lovely theatre of an intimate size. Happy smiling faces from everyone from the ticket checkers to the bar staff. I was even thanked for coming on the way out. Great job guys. Well worth the visit.

  • 1/5 J P (. 4 months ago on Google
    The most dreadful seats. Staff more interested in closing the bar than helping you sit down It says restricted 🚫 view but this was no view Lots of toilets 🚽 £6 for a small can of beer. Rip off

  • 5/5 Mamta S. 5 months ago on Google
    Went to see Adam Kay - security was quick and staff were helpful and guiding you to your seat. Seats were surprisingly spacious, been to a few theatres where it is very tight for space! It’s a great space and lots of food options nearby for pre/post show

  • 5/5 Mayur K. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing theatre with great lighting and sound. The seats are great and overlooking the stage. The only thing that could be improved would be the air conditioning as it got really hot inside during the show.

  • 5/5 Pauline L. 6 months ago on Google
    Great Traditional Theatre,, gives the feeling of an intimate venue. Went to see @LaVoix absolutely fantastic. Well worth seeing. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend this theatre.

  • 5/5 PHG !. 8 months ago on Google
    Wonderful staff here to direct you to your seats. They are professional and pleasant and appropriately engaging. They are highly trained and it shows as there is nothing at all to complain about. The seats are as you would expect from an older west end theatre where there is just not enough space for your feet/legs as it is a really tight squeeze if you are 5ft 10inches and mostly legs not body! I tend not to book any shows that are absurdly long in duration as it becomes less comfortable (even in the more expensive seats). The refreshments at the break are reasonable and priced similarly to all west end theatres. So you choose to eat before or after, or of course buy something as a treat. (Prosecco is nice and the ice creams are great). The musical attended this last time was "Aspects of Love" The character Alex was fantastic his voice and acting was great. I didn't see Michael Ball as I attended on Monday however his replacement was also quite brilliant. Two other "stars" were "Jenny" who seem to shine amazingly, and surely must be a star in the making, sje would come.across so.well both on stage and film, a super performance. The other supporting actress who really came alive was the one who played Alex's love interest, at the end. It was all super. Glad i went and will return!

  • 4/5 Kim D. 5 months ago on Google
    What a gorgeous theatre! My only issue is with the tiny seats and shared arm rests. Tighter than an airline seat. Ugh. Aside from being uncomfortable for the entire 2-hour show, the theatre itself was lovely. I was in row A of the first balcony, dress circle. Great view.

  • 5/5 Jennifer N. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to see the Bob Marley Story, and I was not disappointed. The singing blew me away, and there were scenes that were very emotional. The production and cast were fantastic. I would recommend this musical to anyone looking for inspiration and innovation. It put into perspective what life is all about. Never give up on your dreams. I would watch this master piece again❤

  • 5/5 Ruxandra V. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely, utterly loved this show and the theatre. They are very well organised, well sign posted, the sound was amazing and everything went smoothly. The theatre is in a great location, very near the station. Also there are a few bars inside where you can purchase food, wine and snacks. The seats are super comfortable, even though there isn't much space between seats and despite Covid, all seats are occupied!!

  • 4/5 mark n. 1 year ago on Google
    Would highly recommend this theatre. We went to see Get Up - Stand Up and was not disappointed. Queues for the bar were reasonable, interval long enough for toilet break and a drink and the ease of booking and getting to seats was fine. The staff were helpful and friendly. Only downside was the leg room in upper dress circle - but this is probably a symptom of the price of ticket. Enjoyed the experience and would do again.


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