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The Cambridge Theatre is a 1930s design classic in the Art Deco style, with smooth, sparsely decorated curves and two stunning gold murals. Its simplicity is belied by a long history of bizarre and spectacular productions, from the West End's first ice dancing (John Curry's Theatre of Ice), through the high-camp of Return to the Forbidden Planet to the all-singing, all-dancing Ku Klux Klan members in Jerry Springer, the Opera. In its time, this dignified auditorium has played host to a cinema, an opera company, the Comedie Francaise, the National Theatre, a magic show and some of the most important figures in theatre. John Mortimer's first play The Wrong Side of the Park (1960) was produced here, Albert Finney first made his name here, Jonathan Miller directed Laurence Olivier in The Merchant of Venice (1970) here, and Bruce Forsyth and Tommy Steele had some of their biggest stage musical hits on this very stage. Quite a pedigree.
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Seven Dials, WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
In the middle of Covent Garden, the Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street (formally the Mountbatten) is perfect for those wanting to be in the heart of ... More
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45 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 4 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
One of the first design hotels, it certainly hasn't lost any of its cool appeal and continues to impress with great service and high standards. The ... More
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9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 5 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Near to the British Museum, this Edwardian hotel is something of a Bloomsbury landmark. Relaunched in January 2009 following a '25million makeover, each of the 174 ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde fare. ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
This impressive building in the heart of Covent Garden has been playing host to major stars of the classical music world since 1858. The third ... More

London > Entertainment > Cinemas
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
This cracking, refurbished Soho cinema shows a broad-range of art-house films. The three screens feature Dolby THX sound and ample leg-room. The regular Sunday double-bills ... More

London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
113-119 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Jazz up your afternoon coffee break with a trip to Ray's shop and café on the first floor of Foyles' bookshop on Charing Cross Road. The ... More

London > Entertainment > Cinemas
3 Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Vue's flagship West End cinema in Leicester Square, which first opened in October 1938, underwent a £6.6m refurbishment in 2017, upgrading its seating and sound systems ... More

London > Events > Theatre Dates: 11th February 2016 to 20th April 2019
Cambridge Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H | 4 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Telling the story of Berry Gordy, who went from being a featherweight boxer to Motown music mogul, Motown The Musical transfers from Broadway to the West ...More

London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th February to 19th October 2019
Cambridge Theatre, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R | 5 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Transferring from Broadway, the Waitress musical comes to the Adelphi Theatre for its UK premiere in February. The first musical to have an all-female creative team, ...More

London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd November 2018 to 16th February 2019
Cambridge Theatre, 404 Strand, WC2R | 5 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Kit Harington - famous for his leading role in Game of Thrones - and Johnny Flynn - star of Lovesick, Beast and US TV series Genius, ...More
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ... More

London > Attractions > Art Galleries
19 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
19 Greek Street is a gallery and interior design practice promoting sustainable and socially responsible design. "Eloquently demonstrating that eclectic design and functionality can indeed go ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ... More

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38 Earlham Street, WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
This gorgeous shop is the brainchild of designer Chantal Coady, who opened the first Rococo store in 1983, and is dedicated to producing the finest and ... More

London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
61-63 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
Poste Mistress is the designer off-shoot of high street shoe shop Office. Its unique collection, only available here and at Harvey Nichols, features designers such as ... More

London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
29-41 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
33 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
This Portuguese deli / cafe serves up a popular choice of affordable, freshly prepared meals, desserts and drinks. Daily changing salads, quiches and grilled sandwiches are ... More

London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
13-15 Tavistock Street, The Opera Quarter, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
Strada on Tavistock Street in Covent Garden is a part of the well known group of contemporary Italian restaurants serving good quality, simple, freshly prepared dishes ... More

London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Downstairs, Thomas Neal’s Centre, 35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
Two London addresses, both ideal for a break from frantic shopping. Escape the hustle and bustle of Portobello Road, or the sea of fashion outlets in ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More

London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 5 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
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25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ... More

London > Leisure > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ... More

London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
142 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
When Russell Norman, famed for Polpo and as The Restaurant Man on BBC2, opened his first pub in November 2013 it seemed ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ... More

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London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Cambridge Theatre
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
The London Cocktail Club is a members bar but - luckily for us - it's not a very exclusive one; it's free ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Phoenix Street, Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
Beneath the Phoenix Theatre lies this charming escape from the norm. Something of a 'hidden gem' the Phoenix Artist Club is secreted away down a little ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More

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68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Cambridge Theatre
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ... More
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