| Venue name: | Almeida Theatre | Contact: |
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| Address: |
Almeida St Islington London N1 1TA |
| Transport: | Rail/Tube: Highbury & Islington; Rail: Essex Road; Tube: Angel |
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TheatreInk
'Ink' transfers to the Duke of York's Theatre Sep 9-Jan 6 Interview: 'there is blood on their hands' – James Graham on 'Ink', The Sun and Murdoch Located deep in the constituency of that nemesis of the white van man Emily Thornberry, Islington’s hip...
Drama Until Saturday January 6 2018 -
TheatreAgainst
Ben Whishaw returns to the Almeida – following 2015's 'The Bacchae' – to star in a new play by American writer Christopher Shinn, directed by Ian Rickson. 'Against' is set in 'Silicon Valley. The future' and follows an aerospace billionaire's attempt...
Drama Saturday August 12 2017 - Saturday September 30 2017 -
TheatreAlbion
With the EU referendum well over a year old, the dramas assessing British identity are starting to roll in. The description for the Almeida's latest is rather cryptic – 'in the ruins of a garden in rural England, in a house which was once home, one woman...
Drama Tuesday October 10 2017 - Friday November 24 2017 -
TheatreThe Twilight Zone
Gratifyingly doing what it days on the tin, Anne Washburn's 'The Twilight Zone' is in a very literal sense an adaptation of three stories from the classic supernatural American TV series of the same name. In some hands it might smack of novelty, but considering...
Drama Tuesday December 5 2017 - Saturday January 27 2018 -
TheatreSummer and Smoke
This 1948 Tennessee Williams play has a fascinatingly fraught production history: its original run fell rather flat, a flop after his hits 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire', but its 1952 revival is a thing of legend largely associated...
Drama Saturday February 24 2018 - Saturday April 7 2018
Average User Rating
4.8 / 5
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The Almeida is a cosy, intimate space which consistently produces amazing theatre. It's a shame I only discovered it now and missed out some of their best productions. Nonetheless, if you like theatre, the Almeida remains a must visit if you're ever in London, catch whatever they have playing at the time because it's almost certain to be great. I caught The Treatment on my recent visit, and thoroughly enjoyed it. This is a quality space to find quality theatre, and you'll be kicking yourself if you've never been here even once.
I have visited The Almeida many times and I am never disappointed. A place where you can go and see exciting and innovative theatre. My most recent trip there I went to see Oil,it was fantastic. Fabulously performed and a great cast to boot. I would always recommend checking out what they have on,it's worth a beeline to north London to catch something original and captivating. There is also a nice cafe there that also does good meze and pre-show nibbles.
Fantastic theatre showcasing some amazing work, shame the audience can be a little rude and snotty at times but definitely worth visiting regardless.
The Almeida is ab absolutely beautiful theatre putting on amazing, off-the-West-End talent. I loved seeing American Psycho here and I'm already looking forward to Hamlet tickets when they become available next February.
One of the best theatres in London; almost everything here is fresh, exciting and I've seen some absolute classics. The small size of the theatre gives productions an intimate feel but with West-End standard cast and direction with shows debuted here like 1984, Oresteia, King Charles III and Chimerica (all must-sees) moving onto the larger theatres downtown.
If you can, avoid the rather cramped circle and pay a little extra for the stalls. If on a budget a top tip; the "restricted view" tickets are brilliant value and in my experience just mean a pillar in your peripheral vision.
I have never seen a bad play here. Always mind-blowing, always left of centre, always amazing acting. Exciting new actors, directors and exemplary staging makes the Almeida a must-visit if you're after a night of theatre.
Truly amazing organisation and venue. An inclusive, international creative powerhouse on our local doorstep. Productions have involved local kids and actors, been streamed online and provided fascinating free and cheap supporting events. I feel lucky to have seen so much of their entertaining and world class theatre. I hope locals, arts bodies and businesses continue to support and help fund their work.
The Almeida theatre is nestled in the heart of Islington – a little off the beaten track but surrounded by lots of top notch and quirky restaurants; so a dinner and theatre affair at the Almeida feels all the more unique & special compared to the standard dinner & theatre deal options available in the West end. The space is relatively small but doesn’t feel budget / lacking in quality – and all adds to the intimate feel of the theatre.
