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Along with the Donmar Warehouse, the Almeida is the most critically praised theatre in Britain. After Jonathan Kent took over in 1990, it had 14 West End transfers in 12 years, and early booking for tickets became essential - by the time the reviews came out, the run was usually sold out. The stuccoed building, once the home of the Islington Literary and Scientific Society was redesigned in 2001-2 , making it an even comfier theatre.Almeida Theatre events
TIMES Various Times PRICING May 17-23 previews £8-£26, May 24-31, Jun 1-30 £8-£32, Mon-Thu 7.30pm over 60s, students concs on ticket price £22 & £24/Wed, Sat 2.30pm over 60s, students £16
Failing actor Gordon asks his friend and successful television personality Michael to lend him some money, which begins a series of events that bring a strain to their long-standing relationship. Drama written by Matthew Dunster, directed by Jeremy Herrin.... More about this event
Theatre Tour
TIMES 11am PRICING £5, concs £4
A tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.
Mass Observation
TIMES Various Times PRICING £15, NUS/OAP/unwaged £10
Inspector Sands Theatre Company presents a drama inspired by the UK's Mass Observation project, which has been documenting the lives of ordinary people since 1937. The work has been commissioned by the Almeida Theatre and The New Wolsey Theatre, supported by The Corn Exchange Newbury.
RoosevElvis
TIMES 9th Jul, 10th Jul, 11th Jul and 12th Jul 2012 - 7.30pm PRICING £15, NUS/OAP/unwaged £10
A work in progress from New York theatrical ensemble The Team, which collides episodes from American popular history such as life in the Wild West and the demise of Elvis.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
TIMES Various Times PRICING £15, NUS/OAP/unwaged £10
Custom/Practice Theatre presents Shakespeare's romantic comedy in a version that moves from an inner city school detention room to the fantastical world of the enchanted forest.
Gods Are Fallen And All Safety Gone
TIMES 18th Jul 2012, 19th Jul 2012, 18th Jul 2013 and 19th Jul 2013 - 7.30pm PRICING £15, NUS/OAP/unwaged £10
Greyscale Theatre presents work in progress on a Selma Dimitrijevic's drama exploring how our relationship with our parents changes as we grow older.
The Mini Dream: Young Friends Of The Almeida
TIMES Saturday 21st July 2012 and Sunday 21st July 2013 - 12.30pm PRICING £5
Lost Dog Dance Company: It Needs Horses & Home For Broken Turns
TIMES 23rd Jun, 24th Jun, 26th Jun and 28th Jun 2013 - 7.30pm PRICING £15, NUS/OAP/unwaged £10
Lost Dog Dance Company presents a double bill of linked physical theatre pieces about a pair of down-at-heel performers.
Parallax: Young Friends Of The Almeida
TIMES 27th Jul & 28th Jul 2012 and 27th Jul & 28th Jul 2013 - Various Times PRICING £15, NUS/OAP/unwaged £10
TIMES Various Times PRICING £8-£32
Michael Attenborough, son of actor Richard, brings Shakespeare's greatest tragedy to life at the Almeida Theatre, with award-winning actor Richard Pryce playing the title role in King Lear. Forming part of the World Shakespeare Festival, the show runs from the 31st November through to November 3rd, and is brought lovingly to the intimate stage at t... More about this event
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King Lear Almeida Theatre, N1 1TA 31st August 2012 - 3rd November 2012 Michael Attenborough, son of actor Richard, brings Shakespeare's greatest tragedy to life at the Almeida Theatre,...
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60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 13 minutes from Almeida Theatre
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Central Street, EC1V | 21 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
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1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 23 minutes from Almeida Theatre
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
London's original pub theatre is located in the back room at the The King's Head. It was founded in 1970 by the pub's owner, Dan Crawford, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and themes, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
109 St Paul's Road, London, N1 | 11 minutes from Almeida Theatre
A wonderful night out on London's thriving fringe scene can be had at the Hen and Chickens Theatre, which sits above the cosy, candlelit pub that shares ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
83 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Almeida Theatre
One of the most striking cinema facades in the city (especially at night when it's all illuminated in startling red and white), the dinky Screen on ...More
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96-98 Pentonville Road, London, Clerkenwell, London N1 | 15 minutes from Almeida Theatre
The Lexington is both a music venue and an English pub that thinks it’s an American speakeasy. While this may sound like trying to please all ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
68 Amwell Street, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 16 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Filthy McNasty's Whiskey Cafe (great name) appears, at first sight, to be an Irish bar with a sizeable selection of whiskies as well as Guinness ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 12noon-2pm
Union Chapel, Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 | 8 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Folk-pop by the London-based band....More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012
Anam, 3 Chapel Market, N1 | 11 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Resident DJs spin club classics, chart and disco....More
London > Events > Dance Dates: 21st May to 26th May 2012
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 16 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Sadler's Wells present a Matthew Bourne triple bill, offering audiences a rare chance to revisit some of the classic productions that helped launch the acclaimed choreographer's ...More
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London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual theatre ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, London, N1 | 8 minutes from Almeida Theatre
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Rosebery Avenue, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 16 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national and ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Barnsbury Hall, Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
This design-orientated lifestyle store offers a wide range to choose from. From fashion, to homeware, to cosmetics, it's all here at Aria. Pick up a pastel-coloured ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
This interior designer's delight opened in 1996, specialising in items that add a touch of city living chic to the home. Vintage and contemporary furniture and ...More
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
30 Almeida Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Almeida Theatre
This popular D & D London (formerly Conran Restaurants) eatery is renowned as Islington's top restaurant, a much sought after plaudit given the area's sheer volume ...More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
140A Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Almeida Theatre
Mains for under £6 excellent value and a good atmosphere....More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
141 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Almeida Theatre
Pizza & Pasta ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 26 minutes from Almeida Theatre
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, London, City, London EC1Y | 27 minutes from Almeida Theatre
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
Leisure near Almeida Theatre
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 29 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, London, Holborn, London EC1N | 32 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Ben Maschler (son of Evening Standard food critic Fay) and Nick Gibson have taken over The Drapers Arms in Islington and improved on what was already ...More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 7 minutes from Almeida Theatre
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What's On Today Near Almeida Theatre Children's Children Theatre | Until 30th June 2012 Almeida Theatre At Almeida Theatre Failing actor Gordon asks his friend and successful television personality Michael to lend him some money, which begins a series ...More Genre Clubbing and Nightlife | On 26th May 2012 Wax Jambu (formerly Kinky Mambo) 1 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre DJs Fracture and Bensamba spin drum'n'bass, jazz, funk, house and dubstep....More Jimmy C And The Blues Dragons Concerts | On 26th May 2012 The King's Head 3 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre The Canadian four-piece plays blues....More Michael Sheppard & Sutton Taylor Exhibitions | Until 6th June 2012 Hart Gallery 3 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre Contemporary works in various media....More ![]() Saturday Puppet Club Kids Events | Until 7th July 2012 The Little Angel Theatre 3 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre New to the Little Angel's Saturday club, for members only, is a workshop where participants (aged 5 to 8 and ...More The Ugly Duckling: Little Angel Theatre (Over 3s) Theatre | Until 8th July 2012 The Little Angel Theatre 3 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's children's story....More Denial Theatre | Until 9th June 2012 The King's Head 3 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre Adam Spreadbury-Maher directs Arnold Wesker's drama exploring the dilemmas of false memory syndrome and recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse....More Saturday at Barrio North Clubbing and Nightlife | On 26th May 2012 Barrio North 4 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre DJ Oliver Night spins Latin, funk and house....More Too Much Disco Clubbing and Nightlife | On 26th May 2012 The Old Queen's Head 5 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre DJs Stripes and Budakan mix hip hop, disco, electro and house....More Saturdays at Ladybird Bar Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2012 Ladybird Bar 6 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre DJ Sam Redmore plays funk, soul, hip hop, reggae, house, disco, latin and rock....More
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