Prince Edward Theatre
Prince Edward Theatre
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Neighbourhood: Soho
The go-to district for a good time in London, Soho hosts a wealth of world-class theatres and a compelling lineup of cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, and clubs. At Soho's core is London's original Red Light District and the epicenter of the LGBT scene – and thus the city's hottest nightlife. For shopping enthusiasts, Soho is not only the home of London's greatest concentration of boutique shops, but also the most strategic place to set off on a tour of the world's most celebrated department stores. In the southern part of the neighbourhood lies Chinatown, with its multitude of delicious and affordable restaurants. Closer to the Thames, Chinatown's narrow and teeming lantern-lit lanes spill onto the expansive hub of glitzy Leicester Square.
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- Dushy DLondon, United Kingdom1,334 contributionsDear EnglandFantastic theatre lovely staff . Good prices for seats. Lovely balcony bar ! Right in heart of Soho theatre land . Easy to book pre drinks & snacks .Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 29 October 2023
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland30,648 contributionsExcellent showWent to see Dear England at the Prince Edward Theatre. Beautiful place and nice cozy bars. The show itself was a bit patchy…..I suppose we all know in advance that “it ain’t comin’ home” for a while!Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 7 November 2023
- sa1gonLondon, United Kingdom1,088 contributionsAnna was a great Access Host and the play was greatWe hadn't been hear since we needed a wheelchair space. The theatre staff were great, Anna,the Access host was a star, managed to get us in the box. She got us drinks and a programme for us, with the help of my Credit Card. In the interval she escorted my husband round to the Accessible toilet, which involved going out at the side and back in the front of the theatre, but it worked. The performance was great and although the box has a slightly restricted view, it didn't spoilt the show for us. It will depend on the show and how many people are in the box, that night there were only two people. We had a great evening and would certainly return here.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 November 2023
- Phillipa D3 contributionsWonderful staffTook my 90 year old mother, who has mobility issues and uses a walker, to the theatre to see Ain't Too Proud To Beg. The theatre staff were incredibly attentive and kind and accommodating from the moment we arrived. Thank you so much for your care especially Jack.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 1 January 2024
- K72Melbourne, Australia3,075 contributions1930s theatreLovely 1930's building. The Prince Edward theatre is a warm and attractive space. Interior is a warm burgundy colour and the seating and decor is very comfortable. I saw Dear England here and that play had a minimalistic set but I assume for other shows the sets are elaborate and wonderful. Really nice theatre- glad I visited.Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 4 January 2024
- LizUk139 contributionsDear England is just awesome!What an amazing afternoon watching Dear England. Loved every minute of it. Such a shame its run has come to an end. Best play I’ve seen in ages! Great to see a full theatre Good view from the stalls and drinks not too expensiveVisited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 13 January 2024
- Valerie TWest Molesey, United Kingdom47 contributionsMJ the musicalBack of dress circle but still a very good view of stage. Good leg room although we are short. Bar area had free water with glasses really good as I need to take a tablet. Toilets free modern and clean.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 March 2024
- holidaychicLondonLondon, United Kingdom620 contributionsMJ the musical - what a show !We sat in row M of the stalls on the left and had a great view. The show was exhilarating… the whole cast were great but Michael - Myles Frost was sensational, talked sang and danced like MJ, the cast playing him as a teenager and young boy were also really good. There were a few wow moments in the show and yep it’s one of those shows I will see again.. the standing ovation started at 0.001 seconds of the show ending … that’s always a sign….Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 June 2024
- PiaK71Perth, Australia9 contributionsMJ the show - outstanding!Gorgeous theatre in SoHo that we saw MJ the show at. What an incredible show, it’s easy to understand why it’s a sell out. Seller cast, set design and omg the dancers! Do yourself a favour and make sure you see MJ whilst in London.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 20 June 2024
- woodie49Brighton, United Kingdom1,004 contributionsBrilliant show, love the music and dancing.We had tickets to see MJ The Musical and we were on row F on the Dress Circle. Lovely greeting by the staff as we came in and we were directed to the best way to our seats. We bought drinks and had a pleasant time on the outside balcony before taking our seats. We ordered our drinks for the interval on the theatre app and they were ready for us. Like most women, the inevitable queue for the loo is a nuisance. Annoyingly I left my large £10 programme in there too!! The songs, dancing and lighting were brilliant. Sadly though we wre unable to hear the speech. I wear hearing aids, but if I had turned them up to try and catch the words, the songs would have been deafening. My husband struggled too and he has good hearing. I'm sure this could be sorted. Though its something I am used to.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 June 2024
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Rikki B
10 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Went to see Mary Poppins and the website and their own email mentions numerous times how we are COVID secure and that theatre goers need to wear masks at all times and that proof of vaccination or a negative test result is required for entry.
Waiting in the line the barriers say have your COVID result ready, and guess what all you get is a bag check nothing to see if you’ve been vaccinated or have a negative test result.
Inside the theatre there are numerous people maskless and inside the theatre at the seating area 99% of people I could see and were sitting close to were maskless.
I just hope that the requirement for a negative test/vaccination scared enough people into doing this thinking they’d be asked for it because if not then it’s hardly COVID secure.
Will not be returning to this theatre for any show now due to this lax carefree attitude for the health and well-being for the customers and employees who are inside.
Waiting in the line the barriers say have your COVID result ready, and guess what all you get is a bag check nothing to see if you’ve been vaccinated or have a negative test result.
Inside the theatre there are numerous people maskless and inside the theatre at the seating area 99% of people I could see and were sitting close to were maskless.
I just hope that the requirement for a negative test/vaccination scared enough people into doing this thinking they’d be asked for it because if not then it’s hardly COVID secure.
Will not be returning to this theatre for any show now due to this lax carefree attitude for the health and well-being for the customers and employees who are inside.
Written 28 August 2021
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Denise
4 contributions
Sept 2022
Show cancelled after standing in a crowded bar for nearly 45 minutes..No refund offered only face value of tickets to rebook, same tickets were £54 more expensive. Lost over £100 in travel and other expenses for day,told that no compensation will be given for this.Understand that these things happen,but some sort of compensation should be offered.We are a normal family and have lost so much money on top of the dissapointment.No choice but to rebook and will have to pay all travel etc costs again.
Written 26 September 2022
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Bromleypeople
Bromley, UK35 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This is more a review of the theatre than the excellent production of Mary Poppins. We would give this production 5 stars, even though not our kind of musical. Unfortunately when I booked months ago hadn't realised it was half term. This 1,711 seater lovely 1930 theatre was packed. I have been shielding and this was my 1st theatre outing for 2 years. I was reassured when, a few days before, the theatre emailed to ask we bring proof of vaccination or lateral flow test etc. Entry was to be be in a time slot at a designated entrance. Mask wearing was requested . NONE of these measures were being implemented as far as I could see. We were rushed in any entrance and street queue bag check by unmasked staff. Inside foyer was packed. We estimate 10% wore masks and many took them off when show started. Little A4 signs displayed asked for masks, social distancing etc. At the start of the show when the PA announcements were made no mention of mask wearing being requested. In other words the so called covid measures were in name only. Queue for ladies in dress circle long & tightly packed for small ladies toilets. This all marred enjoyment of a very good production. I won't be going back to any theatre unless they are going to actually take measures as stated.
Written 31 October 2021
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Princygirl
London, UK626 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We went to see Mary Poppins few days ago and the performance was formidable! The cast was amazing and the show experience unique!
I’ve rated this theatre with the least score as there were no measure in place for COVID. The employee were all wearing a mask but for the rest of the people attendee the show almost everybody were not wearing a mask or respect any kind of social distancing.
The requirement to attend the show was to present either a COVID negative test or to show your vaccination document. None of these were asked to us.
I felt apprehensive and disappointed. I wore my mask for the entire time I was in the theatre to protect others, but what about me?
Absolutely terrible.
I’ve rated this theatre with the least score as there were no measure in place for COVID. The employee were all wearing a mask but for the rest of the people attendee the show almost everybody were not wearing a mask or respect any kind of social distancing.
The requirement to attend the show was to present either a COVID negative test or to show your vaccination document. None of these were asked to us.
I felt apprehensive and disappointed. I wore my mask for the entire time I was in the theatre to protect others, but what about me?
Absolutely terrible.
Written 18 August 2021
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Julie S
Margate, UK560 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
What a fantastic show , great seats in the stalls , but even if you had other seats you wouldn’t miss a thing . The cast played there parts brilliantly, the costumes bright and colourful and the set very cleverly thought out . Programmes £10 , plus there was other merchandise if you were interested. Petula Clarke played the bird women, not a very big part but at 87 and still treading the boards is amazing .
Written 30 January 2020
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Olena
1 contribution
Apr 2022
The Musical is a true masterpiece! Parents, grandparents and children (age 5 & 13)enjoyed every minute of it! We are still overwhelmed with emotions by this stunning performance.
The theatre staff helped us massively. We booked tickets for the 2:30 pm performance and were stuck on the train for 3 hours due to the fire. When we called to the theatre and described our desperate and disappointing situation, their response was immediate and prompt. They not only changed our tickets to the 7:30 pm show but went the extra mile and contacted the 3rd party who we booked tickets with. I am so grateful for their kindness and extreme willingness to help! They resqued our day in London!
The theatre staff helped us massively. We booked tickets for the 2:30 pm performance and were stuck on the train for 3 hours due to the fire. When we called to the theatre and described our desperate and disappointing situation, their response was immediate and prompt. They not only changed our tickets to the 7:30 pm show but went the extra mile and contacted the 3rd party who we booked tickets with. I am so grateful for their kindness and extreme willingness to help! They resqued our day in London!
Written 22 April 2022
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TheStevieD
Maidenhead, UK741 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Wife and a came Saturday evening. Had excellent views with front row in the grand circle. Show was a mix of old and new songs but all really well done with some great effects. Theatre itself was nice. Not much room in the bar and toilets but no complaints as it’s such an old building. Really enjoyed it.
Written 27 January 2020
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Sean B
Brownhills, UK47 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
I went for the evening performance of Mary Poppins on 26/8/21 seat A7, I had seen another show on the previous night at another theatre. I was surprised at the queue snaking around the corner considering previous night had a specific time & door to enter. However the queue moved very quickly thanks to the efficiency of all the staff.
Another great theatre in London with a fantastic family show, star performers, singers, dancers, orchestra, sound, lighting & set were first class.
Another great theatre in London with a fantastic family show, star performers, singers, dancers, orchestra, sound, lighting & set were first class.
Written 27 August 2021
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KittyEliz
Northampton, UK92 contributions
Jan 2020
The show was excellent with unexpected scene activity, all the cast were also excellent especially 'Mary', of course. I had never heard of any of the cast which again shows how much wonderful talent is out there without having so called 'stars'.
We had a great view of the stage from the circle, although the steps there may be to steep for some.
Really enjoyed it
We had a great view of the stage from the circle, although the steps there may be to steep for some.
Really enjoyed it
Written 4 February 2020
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Tony v
Roswell, GA43 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We experienced a revamped and modern version of a classic. Very well done. The stage and special effects were very well constructed with very nice transitions. The kids were fabulous and Petula Clark was a special touch.
Written 12 March 2020
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I wouldn’t think so, but you could check with the theatre
Written 25 May 2022
What are slip Seats?
Written 9 August 2021
We sat in AA 4 & 5. We paid £20 each and was surprised with how good they were. I’d recommend for any students/families on a budget wanting to take in a show!
Don’t get me wrong, we had to sit leaning against the safety rail for the whole show but if you can live with that then you’ll be fine! I’ve added a review titled ‘slip Seats’ if you wish to search for it and look at our view.
If you want the comfort and to sit back in your seat pay an extra few quid!
Written 9 August 2021
What is the view from Dress Cirle box 2 like?
Thanks
Written 13 June 2021
is the the circle box 1 or 2 are good my wife use a wheel chair it is easy to go in.tks
Written 3 February 2020
Sorry, Vincent, we were in the grand circle and had to climb many stairs. Suggest you ring the theatre and ask them for help. There might be a lift. You are in for a great night out!
Written 4 February 2020
Hi! Looking to book tickets for matinee performance of mary Poppins and just wondered if anyone knew what time it finishes? Just for booking train home after, thank you!
Written 18 January 2020
I saw the matinee earlier this week on Thursday and it finished at 5.15pm. That said it can take up to 10mins to leave the theatre depending on where you are sat. I also needed to visit the restroom before I left...I had to queue for 15mins...
Written 19 January 2020
I’ve booked tickets and I’ve seen Mary Poppins is recommendation is 7 years plus, will we be refused as she will nearly be 6?
Written 10 December 2019
Unlikely to get refused entry :)
Written 18 December 2019
I'm taking my 3 year old but as it's an evening performance, I'm taking along his pushchair as he will probably fall asleep on the train journey back. Is there somewhere to store the pushchair at the theatre?
Written 4 August 2019
I'm not too sure. I guess they would have somewhere for you to put the pushchair. May be phone and ask them.
Have a fab time xx
Written 4 August 2019
Hi, what are the views from the slip seats like at Dress Circle level?
Written 21 June 2019
We went to Mary Poppins and paid £20 each for the slip Seats. Not the most comfortable way to watch a show but great if you’re on a budget like us. You have to lean forward against the safety rail in front to see the stage. There’s probably a very small percentage of stage you don’t see (bottom right entrance). I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase tickets here again either to be honest- they were great. I’ve added a review titled ‘slip Seats’ with a photo if you wish to take a look at our view.
Written 9 August 2021
Hi does anyone know where the wheelchair seats are or the disability seating is please
Written 23 January 2019
Not sure if this helps, but I noticed a wheelchair user in one of the Lodges opposite us.
Written 15 April 2019
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