Harold Pinter Theatre

Went and saw Sunny Afternoon and it was pretty fun.
As for the theatre, we sat in the Royal Circle clear at the back left. The left side of the stage and the jetty into the audience is obscured. Thankfully, not much was happening there.
The theatre is over 130 years old, so it has that historic and slighty shabby look that gives it charm. Like most theatres, it does not accommodate long-​legged people, but the chairs are comfy enough to lean back in and reposition yourself a bit.
Bonus– there are TWO Ladies toilets on the back left (even though the sign in the foyer tells you to go upstairs for them).
Will be nice to see the front of the building once they uncover it.

this place definitely looks bigger from the outside than in… and even though it feels a little pokey inside it makes it a little more personal and able to soak in and feel as if you’re part of the show… i’m not into musicals so much but Sunny Afternoon was amazing and really enjoyed myself a lot and would recommend it to anyone… the staff were friendly and polite and very helpful. they have a bar in the foyer with bits and bobs to eat… the seats were comfortable with plenty of leg room (though i’m only 5’5 everywhere has abundance of leg room for me:) the location of the theatre makes it easy to get to from anywhere with plenty of public transport in short walking distance… would i go back? definitely

Tucked away in Panton Street, between Leicester Square and Haymarket, a very cosy but labyrinth theatre. The tiny seating area in the Stalls were put to inventive use for the Sunny Afternoon show, about the Kinks, last night. I am assuming that, as I have never been to this theatre before, that the layout does not consists of a catwalk? The catwalk jutted out from middle of the stage into the audience, with table seating either side of the catwalk, and table seating at the back of the Stalls too creating an intimate gig space rather than being at the theatre. The actors would come up and down the aisle too, so using the full Stall area.
We sat at the tables at the back, four to a table, and the seats are stuck down! Only realised as I tried to move the chair closer to the table I was sitting at to get more comfortable. It was great having a table though, as it is gives you a lot more space, leg room and somewhere to put your drinks!
Before the show started, an usher walked round with a large placard saying no photos and no recording, so alas, unable to take any sneaky shots.
Good production for Kinks fans and non-​fans alike, from the oldies who remembers them to the young’s first experience, as the music is really good and the songs really catchy. An enjoyable watch where it combines the excitement of a concert down to the screaming fans, with the spirit of the rebellious youth of the sixties. The second half seemed a tad long though, but everyone did stand at the end to have a boogie.

Pros:
— Very comfy seats, wider than most theaters so you’re not right on top of the person next to you.
— Quick, easy ticket pickup at will-​call, they didn’t even need my confirmation number
— We were aisle-​side but had an excellent few
— Beautiful historic interior
Cons:
— Not enough restrooms for women, as usual in West End theaters, so the lines are very long

Like I always say when reviewing theatres, I try and base my rating not on the production I’m seeing but on the building itself. It only seems fair to review something more permanent thatn a 3 month play.
But, I did Mojo here and it was COMPLETELY BRILLIANT. Hats off to all the cast (Brendan Coyle, Daniel Mays, Rupert Grint, Ben Whishaw, Tom Rhys Harries & Colin Morgan all deserve a mention by name) who acted with wit and pathos in equal measure. Second shout out to Ben Whishaw, whose performance I consider myself privileged to have seen.
Anyway the theatre itself is cozy (nice word for the winter that!). We sat in some lovely comfy seats despite being in the cheaper priced upper circle and I particularly enjoyed the intimate atmosphere. I also love a theatre that’s not too obvious on the West End and this one seems almost squirreled away into a back corner of Piccadilly. I like that.

I was extremely happy with my experience here! I got yet another front row seat for £10…simply getting there for 10am. The show itself I saw was wonderful… Chimerica.

The Harold Pinter Theatre is definitely one of the cozier ones in London’s West End. I watched Chimerica last night and it definitely lives up to the reviews of play of the year. The cast is absolutely brilliant and one of the very few plays where it keeps you engaged steadily throughout. Interesting use of this stage cube with projected photos that makes the scenes changes extremely dynamic.
I sat in the Dress Circle — the toilets were a little hard to find near the stalls so suggest you go upstairs. I find that the theatre was a bit intricate in finding your way around even in the ladies room. A turn here, a turn there then finally you get to where you want to.

Had the great fortune of visiting Comedy Theatre to see MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION, on my first night in London & it was a wonderful welcome
Located right in the heart of the West End /​Theatre District, there are restaurants, pubs, & all kinds of great distractions to keep one occupied & entertained before the show — Trafalgar Square for example
Had seats in the Stalls (Orchestra for us US folks) & the views were spot on & obstruction-​free, which I wasn’t expecting given I was on the floor; sound was decent which was saying something given there were no mics
Seats themselves were comfy & spacious. I sneaked in a Pret but saw they offered candies & other munchies during Intermission — staff was laid back & very friendly
The Play I saw? Hmmm… I luv Felicity Kendal (from Rosemary & Thyme for you BBC Mystery fans) but I felt the acting wasn’t up to par with All My Sons which I saw a few nights later.
But with such a great theatre, would totally come back & only wish I could right now for their current Show … featuring David Hyde Pierce & Joanna Lumley. Should be fantastic!