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Old Vic Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From... More
The Young Vic
London > Entertainment > Theatres
66 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
66 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide... More
The Slug And Lettuce
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect... More
White Bear Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
138 Kennington Park Road, London, Kennington, London SE11 | 15 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
It's easy to spot who's at the White Bear for the pints and who's there for the Pinter but somehow the two aspects unite comfortably... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
138 Kennington Park Road, London, Kennington, London SE11 | 15 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
It's easy to spot who's at the White Bear for the pints and who's there for the Pinter but somehow the two aspects unite comfortably... More
BFI IMAX Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 15 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 15 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image... More
Southbank Centre
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 18 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 18 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors... More
Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 18 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 18 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique... More
BFI Southbank
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 18 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 18 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up... More
St John's Smith Square
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 19 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 19 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its... More
Roxy Bar and Screen
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
128-132 Borough High Street, London, SE1 | 19 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The Roxy Bar and Screen on Borough High Street is an independent cinema which hosts monthly VJ/DJ nights and has a Popcorn Comedy night as... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
128-132 Borough High Street, London, SE1 | 19 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The Roxy Bar and Screen on Borough High Street is an independent cinema which hosts monthly VJ/DJ nights and has a Popcorn Comedy night as... More
The Jellyfish Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Marlborough Playground, 11-25 Union Street, London, SE1 | 19 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
London's first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials was constructed over the summer of 2010 and will be open from late August... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Marlborough Playground, 11-25 Union Street, London, SE1 | 19 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
London's first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials was constructed over the summer of 2010 and will be open from late August... More
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 23 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 23 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam... More
Rose Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 23 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587 but was only discovered in 1989 during excavations for new office buildings. Two-thirds of the original site were... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 23 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587 but was only discovered in 1989 during excavations for new office buildings. Two-thirds of the original site were... More
Playhouse Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 23 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 23 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of... More
Savoy Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 26 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 26 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable... More
Drum Cafe
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 26 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
100 people in a room, all armed with a large African drum, banging in unison, until reaching a deafening crescendo - that's the premise of... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 26 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
100 people in a room, all armed with a large African drum, banging in unison, until reaching a deafening crescendo - that's the premise of... More
Shunt Vaults
London > Entertainment > Theatres
20 Stainer Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 27 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The madcap Shunt Theatre company has created London's most unpredictable nightspot in the railway arches beneath London Bridge. Each week's entertainment at Shunt Vaults is... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
20 Stainer Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 27 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The madcap Shunt Theatre company has created London's most unpredictable nightspot in the railway arches beneath London Bridge. Each week's entertainment at Shunt Vaults is... More
Shortwave Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
10 Bermondsey Square, London, Southwark, London SE1 | 27 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Shortwave films, a company whose primary objective was to promote emerging film and video artists, have set up this independent cinema in Bermondsey Square. As... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
10 Bermondsey Square, London, Southwark, London SE1 | 27 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Shortwave films, a company whose primary objective was to promote emerging film and video artists, have set up this independent cinema in Bermondsey Square. As... More
Aldwych Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | 28 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | 28 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted... More
Novello Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 28 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 28 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's... More
The George
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2R | 28 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The George plays host to the award winning Funny Side Comedy Club every Friday & Saturday night. Under the same ownership as East Dulwich favourites... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
213 Strand, London, Holborn, London WC2R | 28 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The George plays host to the award winning Funny Side Comedy Club every Friday & Saturday night. Under the same ownership as East Dulwich favourites... More
Southwark Playhouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shipwright Yard, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 28 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This theatre was founded in 1993 and is housed under the vaults of London Bridge in a soaring and dramatic setting. Each season, the Southwark... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shipwright Yard, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 28 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This theatre was founded in 1993 and is housed under the vaults of London Bridge in a soaring and dramatic setting. Each season, the Southwark... More
London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 29 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 29 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling... More
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 30 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 30 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on... More
Garrick Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 30 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch.... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 30 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch.... More
Fortune Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Russell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 31 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The first theatre built after World War I is an astonishing piece of architecture. Built in 1922-4, it preceded the arrival of the Art Deco... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Russell Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 31 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
The first theatre built after World War I is an astonishing piece of architecture. Built in 1922-4, it preceded the arrival of the Art Deco... More
Westminster Cathedral
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 31 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky.... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
42 Francis Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 31 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky.... More
Wyndham's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 31 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 31 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known... More
Odeon Leicester Square
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 31 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 31 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the... More
Peacock Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Portugal Street, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 32 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This theatre is a major force on the national and international dance scene, with an innovative programme from Sadler's Wells that is keeping London's... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Portugal Street, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 32 minutes walk from Imperial War Museum
This theatre is a major force on the national and international dance scene, with an innovative programme from Sadler's Wells that is keeping London's... More
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