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The Apollo serves as a 3,600-capacity all-seater theatre (popular with big comedy acts and kid’s shows) or a 5,000-capacity standing-room-only gig space.

Opened by the British saxophonist Ronnie Scott in 1959, this legendary institution was completely refurbished in 2006. The bookings are now less interesting, with jazzers joined by pop acts, but there are still some good shows.

This is one of the world’s great opera houses. The discreetly air-conditioned auditorium and comfortable seating make a night here an appetising prospect, whatever the performance.

The 3,000-capacity Royal Festival Hall reopened in 2007 after a £90m acoustic renovation. Next door is the smaller Queen Elizabeth Hall, a broad theatrical space that also houses pop and jazz gigs, and the 250-capacity Purcell Room, which hosts everything form chamber concerts to poetry readings.

Indigo at The O2 is one of London’s most sought after venues. Originally designed for music concerts it has now opened its doors to the corporate, sport and comedy world. Established as a large well known stand-alone venue it has the flexibility to change from a standing gig venue into a private dining space for 540 or a conference space seating over 1000 delegates.

The Old Vic is London’s independent not-for-profit theatre, a world leader in creativity and entertainment. Today, Artistic Director Matthew Warchus is building on 201 years of creative adventure, with The Old Vic recently being hailed as ‘London’s most eclectic and frequently electrifying theatre’.

For years, the late Sam Wanamaker campaigned to recreate the open-air theatre where Shakespeare first stages many of his plays. The result, which is open for tours as wells as for theatrical productions, was well worth the wait. The season runs from April/May to October; the free-standing Pit tickets are excellent value.

The Cambridge Theatre is home to Matilda The Musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company. With original songs by Tim Minchin, this musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel has won seven Olivier Awards and over 90 international awards.

Renamed, rebuilt and refurbished numerous times since 1705, Her Majesty’s Theatre is at the beating heart of London’s live performance scene. It is home to one of the world-renowned The Phantom of the Opera, seen by over 140 million people Worldwide

Sitting on the oldest theatre site in the World, Theatre Royal Drury Lane reopens this year after a £60million restoration and refurbishment project to reinstate its former 1812 glory. With unforgettable experiences including afternoon tea, historic theatre tours and Disney’s Frozen the Musical.

Woolwich Works is London’s new landmark creative district. Due to open in 2021, it is a multi-million pound project to restore five heritage buildings in the Royal Arsenal to create large-scale, flexible performance and event spaces, rehearsal studios, bars and a café,. The site will be home to local, national and internationally renowned resident artistic companies.

An independently owned theatre on the banks of the Thames next to the iconic Battersea Power Station, founded and led by Artistic Director Paul Taylor-Mills. Nestled under the arches, this unique location puts on a number of great shows and musicals throughout the year.

A legend among London filmgoers, the Electric is one of the city’s oldest cinemas. It’s now gone from old fleapit to luxury destination, with leather seats and sofas plus a bar inside the auditorium.

A bespoke cinema experience located on Arches Lane at Battersea Power Station showing the latest releases and much-loved classics. Purpose built for comfort with a sound-proofed design, state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos surround sound and a selection of fine wine, craft beer and delicious homemade treats to choose from.