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Housed in an impressive red-brick industrial building - at various times a brewery, a banana warehouse and a film studio - this tiny repertory theatre is one of the great success stories of the 1990s. Created as a studio space for the RSC in 1977, it became a shabby but popular fringe theatre in the 1980s, a testing ground for producers with big ideas but little money. When Victorian warehouses became chic in the early 1990s, the Donmar was given a designer makeover, to create a spare, comfortable venue, with the audience almost on top of the stage. The re-design was overseen by the Donmar's new artistic director Sam Mendes, then only 24. Under his lead, there followed an astonishing run of commercial and critical hits: daring, imaginative works that struck a chord with audiences and placed the Donmar at the cutting edge of British theatre. After a decade of success, with hardly a duff production, Mendes left for Hollywood, where he won five Academy Awards for American Beauty (1999). Under his successor Michael Grandage, the Donmar has remained the 'epicenter of artistic glamour in London' (New York Times).The Donmar Warehouse events
The Recruiting OfficerThe Recruiting OfficerThe Restoration comedy written in 1706 by the Irish writer George Farquhar, is the first play to be staged at the Donmar Warehouse under its new artistic director, Josie Rourke, who takes over from Michael Grandage after a decade in the role. The Recruiting Officer employs a high class cast including Nancy Carroll (After the Dance) who stars as Sil9th February 2012Saturday 14th April 2012
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PRICING Feb 9-13 £10-£25, Feb 14-Apr 14 £10-£35.50, standing £7.50
The Restoration comedy written in 1706 by the Irish writer George Farquhar, is the first play to be staged at the Donmar Warehouse under its new artistic director, Josie Rourke, who takes over from Michael Grandage after a decade in the role. The Recruiting Officer employs a high class cast including Nancy Carroll (After the Dance) who stars as Sil... More about this event
TIMES Various Times PRICING Apr 19-21 previews £10-£25, Apr 23-30, May 1-26 £10-£32.50
Sara Kestelman features in Peter Gill's production of Robert Holman's triptych of dramas, each looking at the effects of war and the universal bonds of suffering.... More about this event
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The Recruiting Officer The Donmar Warehouse, WC2H 9LD 9th February 2012 - 14th April 2012 The Restoration comedy written in 1706 by the Irish writer George Farquhar, is...
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6 Frith Street, W1D | 6 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ...More
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Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
113-119 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
Jazz up your afternoon coffee break with a trip to Ray’s shop and café on the first floor of Foyles’ bookshop on Charing Cross Road. The ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday double-bills ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 8th February 2012 - 1pm-1.15pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 8 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 18th January - 8th February 2012
BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 16 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
With countless successful comedy titles to his name, Woody Allen has treated his audiences to one laughing fit after another. In order to celebrate his achievements ...More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Wednesday 8th February 2012 - 11am-12noon
Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, WC1X | 16 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ...More
London > Shopping > Clothing
Unit 2-3, Thomas Neal's Arcade, Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At The Donmar Warehouse
It’s fair to say that Paul Frank lead the industry in pyjamas. Their ultra-soft, ultra-jazzy 100% cotton flannel PJ sets are deliciously snug and perfect ...More
London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
29-41 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At The Donmar Warehouse
This is a trend-setter’s heaven. Some say it’s a bit pretentious but there’s certainly no better place to pick up the latest streetwear collections. The inside ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
17 Shorts Gardens, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Donmar Warehouse
Cheese-enthusiasts will love this specialist shop in Covent Garden’s thriving, colourful Neal’s Yard. Sourced direct from small, independent farms, most of the cheese here is unpasteurised ...More
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Downstairs, Thomas Neal’s Centre, 35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At The Donmar Warehouse
Two London addresses, both ideal for a break from frantic shopping. Escape the hustle and bustle of Portobello Road, or the sea of fashion outlets in ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
41 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At The Donmar Warehouse
Pasta is the mainstay on the menu at Kitchen Italia, an affordable, all-day, sleek and contemporary cantina with branches in Covent Garden and Westfield, London. Pasta ...More
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
1A Short's Gardens, Covent Garden, London WC2H | At The Donmar Warehouse
Relax amongst a bed of plump cushions in the half-light. The atmosphere and food at this North African restaurant are authentic and inviting. ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 5 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B | 10 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 11 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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London > Leisure > Activities
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 9 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each other. ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
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London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Donmar Warehouse
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
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36 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 4 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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29 Romilly Street, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 6 minutes from The Donmar Warehouse
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