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Odeon Camden Town
ODEON is the largest chain of cinema theatres in UK with over 100 cinema theatres. Today ODEON and UCI Cinemas Group operate as partners in the field of multiplexes. ODEON-Camden has a very interesting history behind it. Initially it was known as Gaumont Palace which opened in 1937 to accommodate up to 2,742 guests and was one of the most luxurious theatres in town. Later on it came to be known only as Gaumont and in 1964 it acquired the name of ODEON. The theatre since then has closed and re-opened many times. Today theatre features 5 screens: Screen 1 – 344 seats and 4 wheelchair spaces, Screen 2 – 78 seats and 2 wheelchair spaces, Screen 3 - 204 seats and 2 wheelchair spaces, Screen 4 – 76 seats and 2 wheelchair spaces, Screen 5 – 87 seats. All theatres are equipped with Dolby Digital Sound and IR/HL display.
Address: ODEON Camden, 14 The Parkway, London, NW1 7AA, UK
Tel No: +44 87 1224 4007
For more information, Visit The Odeon Camden Town
Odeon Convent Garden
Odeon Convent Garden is to be found not actually in Convent Garden but in Shaftesbury Avenue that lays close by to Convent Garden. The theatre can be accessed easily using the Leicester Square tube Station at the Charring Cross Road. The theatre features 4 screens: Screen 1 – 122 seats and 2 wheelchair spaces, Screen 2 - 233 seats, Screen 3 - 135 seats, Screen 4 – 125 seats. All theatres are equipped with Dolby Digital Sound and IR.
Address: 135 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8AH, UK
Tel No: +44 87 1224 4007
For more information, Visit The Odeon Convent Garden
Odeon Swiss Cottage
Odeon Swiss Cottage is one of those few foremost theatres that have provided digital projecting amenities. This multiscreen Cineplex can be accessed through Swiss Cottage underground tube station and is a 5 minute walk from the Finchley Road. The theatre features 6 screens: Screen 1 – 691 seats (Standard 539 seats + 142 Premier Seats), Screen 2 - 111 seats, Screen 3 - 216 seats and 1 wheelchair space, Screen 4 – 120 seats, Screen 5 – 152 seats and 2 wheelchair spaces, Screen 6 – 154 seats and 2 wheelchair spaces. All theatres are equipped with Dolby Digital Sound and IR.
Address: 96 Finchley Road, London. NW3 5EL, UK
Tel No: +44 87 1224 4007
For more information, Visit The Odeon Swiss Cottage
Everyman Cinema
Right in the hub of Hampstead is Everyman Cinema, which is every art cinema lover’s dream destination. A vibrant scenario engulfs the surrounding of the theatre as classics and art films are screened every week. The theatre keeps up to date with the latest technology with regard to 35mm cinema prints, HD digital projection quality, SKY TV and white board facility.
Address: Holly Bush Vale, London, NW3 6TX, UK
Tel No: +44 87 0066 4777
For more information, Everyman Cinema
Renoir
One of London’s singular theatres in London showcasing independent art films, Renoir is a two screen multiplex that showcases mainly art, classics, cult and foreign films. The theatre can be accessed using the Russell Square tube station.
Address: Brunswick Centre, London, WC1N 1AW, UK
Tel No: +44 87 1703 3991
Tricycle Theatre
The Tricycle Theatre has been one of the favorites of art film aficionados since 1980. Hosting various films, theatrical productions, film festivals the visual art projection at Tricycle is following an impressive path. After a major fire broke out in 1987, the theatre has refurbished itself to a cinema hall, workshop space, art gallery and café.
Address: 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR, UK
Tel No: +44 20 7328 1000
Fax No: +44 20 7372 6611
For more information, Tricycle Theatre
Vue Cinema
A prominent 8 screen multiplex on Finchley road, this state of art theatre, offers the latest in technology and leisure facilities to make your film watching comfortable. Located at the O2 Centre at Swiss Cottage, about 1,957 people can be accommodated at a time. The theatre features 8 screens: Screen 1 – 359 seats, Screen 2 - 324 seats, Screen 3 - 159 seats, Screen 4 – 261 seats, Screen 5 – 376 seats, Screen 6 – 258 seats, Screen 7 – 134 seats, Screen 8 – 86 seats. All are equipped with Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound technology and have wheelchair access.
Address: O2 Centre, Finchley Road, West Hampstead, London, NW3 6LU, UK
Tel No: +44 87 1224 0240
For more information, Visit Vue Cinema
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Open Air Theatre – Regent’s Park
Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park is run by The New Shakespeare Company Ltd and was first started by Robert Atkins and Sydney Caroll in 1932. The theatre promotes Shakespearean productions and has one of the largest amphitheatres in London with a seating capacity of 1187 guests. Various facilities and services are offered for disabled people. A licensed bar is within the premises of the theatre. One can get to watch various English and Shakespeare inspired plays by buy buying tickets for matinee and evening shows.
Address: The New Shakespeare Company Ltd, Open Air Theatre, The Ironworks, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NR, UK
Tel: +44 84 4826 4242, +44 84 4375 3460
Fax: +44 20 7487 4562
For more information, Visit Open Air Theatre
The Etcetera Theatre
Etcetera Theatre is Camden's best known pub cum theatre located just a few meters away from Camden Town Tube Station. The location of the pubs is so perfect that after your visit to the Camden Market, you can easily travel back to the theatre to enjoy shows based on subjects related to comedy, magic, musicals and previews. The theatre is quite small in size and is situated above the Oxford Arms Pub.
Address: 265 Camden High Street, London NW1 7BU, UK
Tel: +44 20 7482 4857
Fax: +44 20 7482 0378
For more information, Visit The Etcetera Theatre
Theatro Technis
Theatro Technis is one of the major theatre venues in London that is dedicated to developing and staging both contemporary and classical theatrical productions. All over Europe and the world, their works are enacted in the form of theatre, dance, music, films, art and photography.
Address: 26 Crowndale Road, London NW1 1TT, UK
Tel: +44 20 7387 6617
For more information, Visit The Theatro Technis
Bloomsbury Theatre
Bloomsbury Theatre is a local theatre in London, owned by the University College located off Gordon Street in Camden. The theatre is well appreciated for hosting an assortment of events ranging from comedy, drama, dance to music depending on what you like to see. About 535 visitors can enjoy a show at a time in a spacious and relaxed atmosphere. During its initial days it was called as the ‘The Central Collegiate Building Auditorium’, but in 1982 it was renamed as ‘The Bloomsbury Theatre’. The feel at Bloomsbury is very different from that of regular West End theatres with as much as 20 theatre companies using the auditorium as a platform for their productions; that too in a single month!
Address: 15 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AH, UK
Tel: +44 20 7388 8822
For more information, Visit Bloomsbury Theatre
Camden Arts Centre
Camden Arts Centre is arts centre built as a centre for appreciating the creation and final output of designing an art piece. At galleries dedicated to new and innovative mindsets, regular exhibitions are held on a regular basis by resident as well as outside artists. The Arts Centre is located in a Grade II listed building which is nestled between Hampstead and Kilburn in Camden. Known as the Hampstead Arts Centre when started in 1965, it was renamed as Camden Arts Centre in 1967 when overtaken by Camden Local Council.
Address: Arkwright Road, London NW3 6DG, UK
Tel: +44 20 7472 5500
Fax: +44 20 7472 5501
For more information, Visit Camden Arts Centre
Dominion Theatre
Falling in the category of West End theatres Dominion Theatre is to be found quite close to St Giles' Circus and Centre Point Tower. It was started to be a movie theatre, but now no more does so. Live shows and concerts are the main attractions of the theatre. Some of the best musicals on stage have been hosted by the Dominion Theatre such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease and Scrooge-the musical. The theatre has a huge seating capacity of 2,182 people and its perfect location at the junction of Charing Cross Road, Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road made it a huge hit.
Address: 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AQ, UK
Shaftesbury Theatre
A West End theatre, the Shaftesbury Theatre is positioned at Shaftesbury Avenue and was started on December 26, 1911 under the able guidance of Bertie Crewe. Called as Princes Theatre, it changed its name when EMI bought it in 1963. It’s seating capacity is around 1400 people with musical productions being the main attraction.
Address: 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP, UK
