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Almeida Theatre

 
 
ADDRESS
Almeida Street, Islington, London N1 1TA 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7288 4900 
 

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Almeida TheatreAlong 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

 
The House Of Bernarda AlbaThe House Of Bernarda AlbaBijan Sheibani directs Emily Mann's version of Federico Garcia Lorca's drama, which she relocates to Iran. Shohreh Aghdashloo plays the title role.15th February 2012Saturday 10th March 2012 Where:
Almeida Theatre,   Almeida Street      N1 1TA
Category: event
The House Of Bernarda Albaevent  Running until Saturday 10th March 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  £8-£32, Jan 19-25 previews £8-£26, concs available
Bijan Sheibani directs Emily Mann's version of Federico Garcia Lorca's drama, which she relocates to Iran. Shohreh Aghdashloo plays the title role.... More about this event
The House Of Bernarda Alba
Theatre TourTheatre TourA tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.25th February 2012Saturday 25th February 2012 Where:
Almeida Theatre,   Almeida Street      N1 1TA
Category: event
event  Saturday 25th February 2012
TIMES  11am  PRICING  £5, concs £4
A tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.
Theatre Tour
FilumenaFilumenaThe dying Filumena Marturano, about to marry her long-standing lover, makes a miraculous recovery, and springs several surprises on her husband-to-be. Eduardo De Filippo's play is adapted by Tanya Ronder.15th March 2012Saturday 12th May 2012 Where:
Almeida Theatre,   Almeida Street      N1 1TA
Category: event
Filumenaevent  Running from Thursday 15th March 2012 until Saturday 12th May 2012
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  Mar 15-21 previews £8-£26, Mar 22-May 12 £8-£32, concs available
The dying Filumena Marturano, about to marry her long-standing lover, makes a miraculous recovery, and springs several surprises on her husband-to-be. Eduardo De Filippo's play is adapted by Tanya Ronder.... More about this event
Filumena
Theatre TourTheatre TourA tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.28th April 2012Saturday 28th April 2012 Where:
Almeida Theatre,   Almeida Street      N1 1TA
Category: event
event  Saturday 28th April 2012
TIMES  11am  PRICING  £5, concs £4
A tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.
Children's ChildrenChildren's ChildrenFailing 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.17th May 2012Saturday 30th June 2012 Where:
Almeida Theatre,   Almeida Street      N1 1TA
Category: event
Children's Childrenevent  Running from Thursday 17th May 2012 until Saturday 30th June 2012
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 TourTheatre TourA tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.30th June 2012Saturday 30th June 2012 Where:
Almeida Theatre,   Almeida Street      N1 1TA
Category: event
event  Saturday 30th June 2012
TIMES  11am  PRICING  £5, concs £4
A tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.
King LearKing LearMichael 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 for 14 performances at the end of the summer (there is a longer production run until Nov31st August 2012Saturday 3rd November 2012 Where:
Almeida Theatre,   Almeida Street      N1 1TA
Category: event
King Learevent  Running from Friday 31st August 2012 until Saturday 3rd November 2012
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 for 14 performances at the end of the summer (there is a longer production run until Nov... More about this event

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Location map of Almeida Theatre

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
Angel Tube Station
 
11 minutes walk
 
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
Elia Mews Car Park
 
13 minutes walk
 
Macclesfield Road NCP
 
19 minutes walk
 
 
 

Further articles featuring Almeida Theatre on LondonTown.com

 
May 2011

A Delicate Balance Almeida Theatre, N1 1TA 5th May 2011 - 2nd July 2011 Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning A Delicate Balance, featuring Penelope Wilton, comes to the...

 
 
Fun for One

The Homecoming Almeida Theatre, 1a & 1b Almeida Street, N1 1TA 31st January 2008 - 22nd March 2008 Harold Pinter knew the score: this is a play that makes Sex,...

 
 
Easter Events

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Almeida Theatre, N1 1TA 28th March 2008 - 10th May 2008 Mother Theresa, Sigmund Freud and Satan are among the witnesses, in...

 
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Hotels near Almeida Theatre

Near Almeida Theatre
Hilton Islington London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 5 minutes from Almeida Theatre
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
 
 
 
Thistle City Barbican Hotel London
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 84% off from £62
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
 
 
 
Holiday Inn London Kings Cross - Bloomsbury London
Holiday Inn London Kings Cross - Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double/Twin Rooms: 73% off from £97
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 23 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Theatres nearest Almeida Theatre

Nearest to Almeida Theatre
The King's Head London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The King's Head
London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, 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
 
 
 
The Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, 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
 
 
 
Hen & Chickens Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hen & Chickens Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
109 St Paul's Road, 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
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Almeida Theatre

Near Almeida Theatre
The Screen on the Green London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Screen on the Green
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
83 Upper Street, 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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Lexington
London > Entertainment >
96-98 Pentonville Road, 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
 
 
 
Filthy McNasty's London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Filthy McNasty's
London > Entertainment > Live Music
68 Amwell Street, 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
 
 
 
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Events near Almeida Theatre

Near Almeida Theatre
Comedy Gold London
Comedy Gold
London > Events > Comedy  Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 6.30pm-12midnight
The Old Queen's Head, 44 Essex Road, N1 | 5 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Quirky stand-up from Eric Lampaert, plus Fergus Craig, Geoff Norcott and Joel Dommett....More
 
 
 
Attack! Attack!, Itchy Poopzkid, Reaper In Sicily
London > Events > Concerts  Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7pm
Relentless Garage, 22 Highbury Corner, N5 | 12 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Contemporary hard rock with an element of grunge by the Caerphilly-based four-piece....More
 
 
 
Fierce And Fabulous
London > Events > Comedy  Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 7pm
Relentless Garage, 22 Highbury Corner, N5 | 12 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Rap-infused stand-up from Doc Brown, plus Ava Vidal, Katherine Ryan, Pistol N Jack, Boogaloo Stu, Dana Alexander, Mandy Dassa and Miles Lloyd....More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Almeida Theatre

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Almeida Theatre
The Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, 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
 
 
 
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, 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
 
 
 
Sadler's Wells London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Sadler's Wells
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Rosebery Avenue, 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
 
 
 
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Shopping near Almeida Theatre

The best shops and markets near Almeida Theatre
Aria London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Aria
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Barnsbury Hall, Barnsbury Street, 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
 
 
 
Twentytwentyone London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Twentytwentyone
London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, 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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Zoots
London > Shopping > Cleaning and Repairs
2 Haven Mews, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Zoots is a home-service dry cleaning outfit, who collect personal and household ironing, laundry and dry cleaning, delivering them back to your door as good as ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Almeida Theatre

What are the best dining options near Almeida Theatre London?
Almeida London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Almeida
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
30 Almeida Street, 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
 
 
 
Le Mercury London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Le Mercury
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
140A Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Almeida Theatre
Mains for under £6 excellent value and a good atmosphere....More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
La Porchetta
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
141 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Almeida Theatre
Pizza & Pasta ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Almeida Theatre

Near Almeida Theatre
The Make Lounge London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, 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 Wine Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, 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
 
 
 
City Journalism London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, 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
 
 
 
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Leisure near Almeida Theatre

Almeida Theatre gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Emirates Stadium: Arsenal FC London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Emirates Stadium: Arsenal FC
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
75 Drayton Park, N5 | 25 minutes from Almeida Theatre
After a century at nearby Highbury, Arsenal FC moved to the state-of-the-art Emirates Stadium in 2006. The 60,365-capacity stadium - originally called Ashburton Grove before a ...More
 
 
 
Circus Space London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Circus Space
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, 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
 
 
 
My Chocolate Workshops London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, 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
 
 
 
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Pubs near Almeida Theatre

The best pubs near London Almeida Theatre.
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, 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
 
 
 
The Drapers Arms London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Drapers Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, 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
 
 
 
The Old Queen's Head London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Old Queen's Head
London > Nightlife > Pubs
44 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 | 5 minutes from Almeida Theatre
A gorgeous antique interior, a delicious menu and some top DJs at weekends. The Old Queen's Head opened with a fantastic recipe for success in 2006 ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Almeida Theatre

Almeida Theatre clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Colebrookes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Colebrookes
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
69 Colebrooke Row, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Almeida Theatre
If the Government want to encourage more of a European café culture, they should send someone down to Colebrookes to take a look. Colebrookes takes the ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Embassy Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
119 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Almeida Theatre
North London favourite The Embassy obviously has a good way with their staff. It really makes a difference when the bar people seem to be enjoying ...More
 
 
 
Anam London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Anam
London > Nightlife > Bars
3 Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 | 11 minutes from Almeida Theatre
Retro-trendy, infectiously popular, and staunchly pioneering London's first Irish cocktail bar is a welcome addition to Islington's portfolio of drinking venues. A heady mix of curved ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Almeida Theatre

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Almeida Theatre.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, 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
 
 
 
Business Design Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Business Design Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, 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
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 7 minutes from Almeida Theatre
...More
 
 
 
 

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The House Of Bernarda Alba
Theatre | Until 10th March 2012 

Almeida Theatre At Almeida Theatre

Bijan Sheibani directs Emily Mann's version of Federico Garcia Lorca's drama, which she relocates to Iran. Shohreh Aghdashloo plays the ...More

Red Riding Hood: Norwich Puppet Theatre (Over 4s)
Theatre | Until 19th February 2012 

The Little Angel Theatre 3 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

An interpretation of the classic tale featuring puppets....More

Comedy Gold
Comedy | On 15th February 2012 

The Old Queen's Head 5 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

Quirky stand-up from Eric Lampaert, plus Fergus Craig, Geoff Norcott and Joel Dommett....More

Beach Bum
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 29th February 2012 

Ladybird Bar 6 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

DJ Larry Sun plays a mash-up of dance, hip hop, electro and party....More

Sarah Strang: Movement In Sleep
Exhibitions | Until 18th February 2012 

Union Chapel 8 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

A site-specific installation by the Chapel's inaugural artist-in-residence, made from used blankets donated by homeless people in exchange for fresh ...More

Alberto Burri: Form And Matter
Exhibitions | Until 7th April 2012 

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art 8 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

A retrospective on the late Italian modernist artist's work, featuring forty works from over four decades, dating from the 1940s....More

Texas Radio, Dead Pirates, The Cream Tangerine, Lexie Green
Concerts | On 15th February 2012 

Buffalo Bar 9 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

Bluesy rock from the London-based four-piece....More

Fierce And Fabulous
Comedy | On 15th February 2012 

Relentless Garage 12 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

Rap-infused stand-up from Doc Brown, plus Ava Vidal, Katherine Ryan, Pistol N Jack, Boogaloo Stu, Dana Alexander, Mandy Dassa and ...More

Attack! Attack!, Itchy Poopzkid, Reaper In Sicily
Concerts | On 15th February 2012 

Relentless Garage 12 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

Contemporary hard rock with an element of grunge by the Caerphilly-based four-piece....More

Life Painting: Workshop
Exhibitions | Until 29th February 2012 

Candid Arts Galleries 12 minutes walk from Almeida Theatre

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