Cambridge Theatre

Saw Matilda here, which was a great show, but the seats at the aisle, second row (B21/​22), are terrible. They were full price and said nothing about restrictions, yet a large portion of the stage on our side was invisible to us due to the set. Couldn’t see what was happening on the ground either due to the height of the stage. The lack of height difference in stalls also made it hard to see around other people’s heads, on top of the ridiculously restricted views.
I can’t believe these seats were so expensive (top tier) and came without any kind of warning about the restricted view!

Went here to see Chicago and although I was highly disappointed in the show the theatre was fine, with a small, private feel to it. Spacious seats, good service — just wish the show had been better ! Felt a bit like watching a bad rehersal… But I guess I’d go back to this theatre to see something else in the future.

I loved Chicago! This stage is super tiny. When I first saw it, I thought «Hmm… What the heck can you do on that stage???» I guess it was the same mentality as checking out an empty apartment before moving in. You don’t think a lot of crap can fit in it until you see it all moved in. Anyway — the show was amazing. They made use of every single bit of the stage. The orchestra was actually in the middle of the stage (this was weird for me since I’m accustomed to them just peeking out from underneath the main stage) and they were incorporated into the show as well, which I thought was kind of neat. =)
Two thumbs up for this production!

My only real complaint about this theater is that they make you wait quite a while before they let you in… even to just go into the bar/​waiting area and instead you have to stand around waiting to be let in. The actual theater though is very beautiful and the bar area is lovely as well. I just saw Matilda there (which would get a 5 star if I were rating it) and the set was incredible as was the ability for stunts and usage of the entire theater as the stage. That both goes to the credit of the creative staff on the show and the theater itself. I would definitely go again… especially if the show’s as great as Matilda!

This is one of my favorite theatres that I’ve been in… in both London and NYC.
Since it was built in 1930, the Art Deco interiors are absolutely stunning. The moment you walk in through the front doors, you are able to see an Art Deco frieze… and every detail inside is exquisitely designed, from floor to ceiling.
There is plenty of leg room in the stalls… far more room than most Broadway houses. The underground bar area and lounge was designed for a time where people would use the space for more than just intermission, so there is plenty of room to wander, stretch your legs or grab a drink before the show or during the interval.
Pay special attention to the details of this beautiful theatre… it’s a feast for the eyes.

Went to see a show here last night, and really loved the vibe. A smaller theatre, yet still has the qualities of any high-​end venue. You can see from essentially any spot, which is good for an upper circle junkie like me. Not to mention the Cambridge is located in Seven Dials, which is a must visit area for anyone staying in London.

Does this have anything to do with the song «Fat Bottomed Girls»? That’s by Queen and they’re from England, right?
The reason I think there might be a correlation is because the seats at this theater are huge (compared to seats at Broadway theaters in NYC). They are really roomy with plenty of space for legs, hips, thighs, etc.
I had stalls seats and it was super easy to get into and out of the theater, the sightlines were good and I was not cramped at all. I can’t comment on how the bar service was but the men’s room was efficient so overall I give this place 4 stars.

Lovely art deco theatre. I recently saw «Matilda» performed here. The views from nearly any seat would’ve been great. Comfy seats, lovely interior design to this historic theatre. My only complaint was that it was a bit cold. Even in January, I don’t expect to keep my coat and scarf on throughout a performance.
Would happily see another production here! (Or, heck, I’d go back for more «Matilda!»).

Matilda the Musical– at The Cambridge Theatre– if you only get to the theatre once this year– this would be what I would go and see.
The lighting and set design is magnificent– sparking the imagination of both children and adults alike. The cast (mainly led by young children) work cohesively to create Roald Dahl’s magical story, with catchy and wuirky songs by Tim Minchin.
The slushie drinks and chalk boards for people to draw on create the joyful ambience to immerse yourself in, enhancing your experience even further.
I would definitely go and see this again!

Last night I saw Matilda and it was great (go see it with kids), but this review is for the theatre itself.
Last night it was good, having stalls tickets though I was a bit disappointed that a relatively short but quite-​big-​haired-​woman in front of me could block my view of the stage quite so easily — the incline is not steep at all and she wouldn’t stop moving her bloody head. It’s not that I couldn’t see the stage at all, it was just quite an effort to keep looking either side of her randomly oscillating barnet.
My previous experience here was during summer and this place heats up to ‘quickly run to the bar to get a glass of ice to suck on and pour over myself during the interval’ hot if the weather outside is any warmer than mild. I suppose air con is a problem a lot of the old theatres face, I just noticed it here more than anywhere else.
Bring a fan and some hair clippers and you’ll be fine.

I don’t see shows in world-​class theatre cities very often, so maybe my standards are lower than some of the recent commenters regarding the production of «Chicago» at Cambridge Theatre… because I really enjoyed myself.
The musical itself is highly entertaining — and I say this as someone who’s not a big musical fan. «Chicago» is full of memorable songs, dances, and comic bits.
I thought the cast and crew did a good job. I don’t have any complaints about any of the singing, dancing, choreography, acting, lighting, sound, etc. I guess nothing the cast or crew did stood out to me as simply amazing, but I don’t know if I’ve ever felt that way about anything in a musical.
I’m pretty tall, so I had no problems seeing the stage from my seat. My much shorter wife had trouble seeing from behind another tall person, though. The seats weren’t particularly comfortable, but I don’t know if I’ve ever been in a theatre where the seats were particularly comfortable.
It’s worth seeking out alternate venues for your tickets. They were selling «stall» seats, as the English say, for £65 on the website but we got them for £40 at one of those discount ticket shops near the Leicester Square tube station.

If you’ve come to London to enjoy great theater, this production of Chicago isn’t it. Having been smitten, over the years, by the quality of theatrical production here; and, having just seen the epic production of Warhorse and the off-​off-​off production of Ghost Stories, I was particularly enthusiastic for the live, London performance of this bawdy classic. How very, very disappointed we were. Casting strong leads who can command a role is so very important in a musical production like this, and the producers clearly got this all wrong. Velma was anything but sultry, and Roxie was (and I’m being kind) at least 10 years too old for the part — perhaps never having had the looks, pipes, or emotive capability for the role. Big Mama was a lifeless, stationary stump. And frankly, the entire cast gave wooden performances, clearly disengaged from one another. No feeling, no «magic,» and no connection with each other or the audience. Technically excellent, they hit every note with precision. .. and a total lack of feeling that left the songs ringing hollow. The one (and only) bright point in this production was the excellent chorus; these young men and women are still on their way up, and they performed like they intended to get there. Even the playhouse was ill suited for its purpose; judging from the extremely cramped seating, I can only imagine that this old venue was built in a time when Londoners were physically much smaller than are the audiences today. We were jammed to the point of irritating discomfort before the conclusion of the second song. One doesn’t mind paying a premium price for great theater. It does, however, chafe considerably when you pay West End prices, only to walk out at the interval.

Chicago is a good show, this production is great, lighting, dance, story all being incredibly entertaining. The cast however in January of 2011, had a lot to do with my mediocre experience at this show. None of them wowed me when they all should have in such a stupendous show as this.

I’m also disappointed that I could have got cheaper tickets (got mine for £40) and to be honest, were not worth it.
The theater is not too large so you can get a good view from nearly everywhere — the stall seats are badly set out as anyone in front of you will block your view no matter how tall they are. So annoying.
Seat were so uncomfortable !! My ass was numb for half of the show and I couldn’t really relax — plus with all the view dodging — it was more like a task than enjoying a show.
Went to see Chicago — it was OK. I’m not into jazz at all so that’s all they could expect from me however my friend insisted we watch it.
Oy… I really wish I got cheaper tickets… !

Came here to see Chicago with my girlfriend as her Xmas present. I expected to be bored since I really hate musicals but I loved this one. Very funny and lots of beautiful women on stage, which is always good ;-) Bold lawyer male character may appeal to some as well…
It was my first theatre show in London so I cannot really compare, but I thought it was a very nice experience, though expensive, paid 40 pounds per ticket, friday main show.
I would suggest you to go, when in doubt, and especially if you can find a cheaper ticket.

Aw, I was disappointed to see that the tickets here could have been cheaper to see Chicago — I got mine for £30. I think the performance was really good, though, so I felt that it was worth my money.
I liked this theatre, too. It was small, so I think any seat had a really sound, although the view could have been obstructed by people sitting in front of you, by the way the seats were positioned. I didn’t have any problems, though, since there were a lot of empty seats near me, and I just moved along until I found a seat that I liked more.
The location is not bad — close to Leicester by no more than a 10 minute walk, and the tube stop is not far away either.

God, it’s not very pretty is it? I’ve been spoiled rotten with pretty theatres over the last few months (the Royal on Haymarket being the prettiest) and this one just isn’t very. There was no one asking us not to take photos, because there was nothing to take photos of. Shame.
But, the theatre itself is pretty great. We were lucky enough to get seats in the stalls for Chicago, and there was a noise of ‘unbridled excitement’ from me (according to Qype Princess Alex) that went a bit like this:“ooooeeeeeeoooeeEe!” when I realised we were very close to the stage. That noise shall not be heard by anyone else again.
The stage is well set out, the play stunning. Special mention must go to the ice cream for making us giggle (the ingredients were listed as ‘cast’, all very tacky, all rather fun). Tasty too. £3.40 a pot.
You’ll go see Chicago, you’ll have a great time, and you’ll come out remembering more about the show than you did the theatre. Don’t go expecting to be wowed like some of the others nearby. But do go and have a great time.

We got cheap tickets to see Chicago here — £15 a piece, thank you very much (
everyone) — so I can’t complain! However, full price I think was £45 which seems a lot.
All the seats have pretty good views, and the sound is good. It’s fairly small — there are no balcony seats, instead the upper circle is up the seperate staircase — so you never get vertigo or miss the expressions on the actors’ faces.
Having said that, the toilets are far too small and the layout needs updating so that people don’t get crushed. And secondly, the bar is horrendously overpriced, even by West End standards — it’s not a very nice space in which to stand, let alone in which to pay £2.50 for a bottle of diet coke.
All in all, it just doesn’t feel very special — a bit of a case of chicken and egg, since it could be because the seats are sold off cheap that it doesn’t try harder, or do they have to sell the seats off cheap because it’s not good enough to be expensive… hmm, what a theatrical conundrum.
It’s one minute walk from Covent Garden station so high heels a-​okay.

I went there last year with the kids.
We had a great time

The slick and witty musical relating the story of two chorus girls convicted for murder and enlist the help of a shady lawyer in an attempt to getaway with their heinous crimes is exciting, sexy and full of show-​stopping tunes.
I was so gripped by the graphic scenes that I almost forgot that I was bursting to go to the Ladies.