Dominion Theatre: snug toilets - See 1,752 traveler reviews, 350 candid photos, and great deals for London, UK, at Tripadvisor. Dominion Theatre 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ . The recently refurbished ‘Freddie Mercury Suite’ displays pictures from the Queen singer’s lifetime. Grand foyer, like an ocean liner, with a wide double staircase leading to circles. Madalena Alberto was excellent as Eva, she really carried the show. The Dominion theatre is a grand, beautifully maintained facility but was possibly a little large for this show. Fingers crossed we will be back with one and two night London breaks, in 2021. Why no coffee available and soft drinks other than the usual J2Os and water. Dominion Theatre tickets are known to sell out fast, and same-day tickets may not be available. S. Not sure if this issue was due to the theatre being half empty or something else but it detracted from an otherwise excellent performance. Information for Visually Impaired Patrons. During the 1980s it became a popular venue for music concerts. Tangerine Dream’s album Logos was recorded there in 1982, and contains a tune called “Dominion” in tribute, and Dolly Parton’s 1983 concert at the Dominion was filmed and released as a television special, Dolly in London. The theatre was bought by The Gaumont-British Picture Corporation Ltd in 1933 and was adapted into a fully-fledged cinema. Box Office: 0844 847 1775. worth a visit but unfortunately the first half of the performance was quite shrill and the diction was not very clear so that it was hard to follow the story for those not acquainted with the history. If you would like to bring a guide dog, please contact the theatre in advance on 020 7927 0900 and select the option to speak to the Front of House team. (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 134, 242, N7, N29, N35, N68, N73, N253, N279; (New Oxford St) 25, 176, 390, N1, N8, N41, N55, N98, N171, N207 This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Worth a watch though. Patrons who would like to make use of this facility should contact the House Manager upon arrival at the theatre. Due to the limited availability of these spaces, we highly recommend booking well in advance. Why is it then that matinee performances are treated as the second class in that so many times a star performer misses the show and we have that groan as the stand in is announced. This area was previously dedicated to Judy Garland. It has been operated by The Rank Organisation and Apollo Leisure from 1988 to 1999. Mmmm. Transport Tottenham Court Road –Bus – 1, 7, 8, 10, 14, 24, 25, 29, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176, 242 and 390. This large space above the main foyer is now a state of the art rehearsal studio and events space. In the 1990s the Dominion also hosted the Royal Variety Performance on a number of occasions. The show is currently in its 10th year and as such is the longest running musical ever to play at the Dominion Theatre. The temperature was perfect too. The acoustics and good sound system meant that we heard everything perfectly. As it happens the young lady performed well but I paid to see the nominated stars.On other matters. We have both the headsets and neck loops available. The Dominion was built in 1928–29, designed by W and TR Milburn with a steel-framed construction and a concave Portland stone façade. This building had been separated from the theatre and rented out as office space for many decades. In 2012 the Dominion produced West End Heroes, a charity one night concert in aid of Help for Heroes. Its first major live show was The Judy Garland Show which ran for a month in 1957 and it has been a popular venue for musical theatre ever since. The Dominion was built in 1928–29, designed by W and TR Milburn with a steel-framed construction and a concave Portland stone facade. It was built as a theatre for live shows, but after faltering business in the early 1930s, the building was converted to also allow it to show films. On Sundays, Hillsong London holds four church services throughout the day there. The Studio is also equipped with an accessible toilet. We had seats in the stalls, row G seats 33 and 34. The theatre retains its 1920s light fittings and art deco plasterwork. Great performance. This is the third version of Evita we have seen in London. Comedian Bill Hicks filmed his legendary comedy special, Revelations. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. It is therefore now home to the theatre management offices plus a refurbished Boardroom space on the top floor. In 1999 Apollo Leisure was taken over by SFX Entertainment and in 2001 SFX Entertainment was bought by Clear Channel Entertainment, part of the US based multinational. The neck loop goes over the head like a necklace and creates a loop with the patron’s hearing aid, which must be set to the “T” or “loop” setting. A good cast of singers and dancers. Theatre and Movie and entertainment Memorabilia is our great Passion. Circle: 2 x Ladies, 2 x Gents; Future, current and past productions at the Dominion Theatre. However perhaps he seems a little ill at ease with musical theatre. Theatre Bars – 2: 2 x Stalls and 2 x Dress Circle. Then you’ve found the right place! He's got a nice voice and some of the songs were very good indeed. In the mid-1980s the Dominion hosted the musical Time, and the interior was extensively reconstructed to accommodate the shows effects. However due to the sound levels it is recommended the dog is looked after by theatre staff. Unfortunately due to weight restrictions, the lift is unable to carry electric wheelchairs.*. The theatre was built on the location of the former Horse Shoe Brewery, which was the site of the 1814 London Beer Flood. Inside the building has also seen many changes with the reinstatement of the once derelict area originally occupied by the theatre’s restaurant/tea rooms and which was utilised by Rank in its time at the Dominion as office space. To allow us to prioritise, we ask that you only call if your check in date is within the next 7 days, outside of that time we won’t be able to help you by phone just yet. ), This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Dominion Theatre architecture and history The Dominion Theatre was built in 1928 to ’29, with a steel frame, pale Portland stone facade and room for almost 3,000 people in the auditorium. The seats were very comfortable, and with a decent rake and raised stage the view was excellent. In 2002, the hit stage musical We Will Rock You, based on the songs of Queen, created by Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor together with British comedian Ben Elton opened. London Theatre Breaks offer short breaks with tickets to all the West End theatres. He by no means disgraced himself but given how well the rest of the cast did, he did perhaps stand out a little. I really wanted to like his performance, casting a pop singer in the role kind of fitted with me given David Essex made such a great Che. more. We are not currently taking new Theatre Breaks bookings but there is light on the horizon: The Mousetrap promises social distancing show by the end of October and comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” and “Six the Musical” about the six wives of Henry VIII open in November. We are hoping to rectify this situation as soon as possible, we appreciate your understanding in this matter. The Dominion was built in 1928–29, designed by W and TR Milburn with a steel-framed construction and a concave Portland stone facade. "Your act hasn't changed much", "Neither has yours"! Marti Pellow. Held at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, Jesus Christ Superstar- the concert- was ... Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre First of all WOW. The toilets were just to the side of the auditorium, and the ice creams were £3.75 each.The show itself was enjoyable, particularly the first half. Further information. The sound system made it appear that the cast had no idea about their diction however I am sure this wasn't the case, it did however make it very difficult to follow the story. Looking to book a theatre ticket and hotel, show package, for theatre breaks to London? The Dominion is also currently home to Hillsong Church every Sunday, and has hosted MADTrust’s West End Eurovision for 2012 and 2013. Please note that we do not have a lift up to the Circle level. The event was the brainchild of current General Manager David Pearson and a second event for 2014 is already planned.