The Ambassadors Theatre — Attraction in London

The Ambassadors Theatre is a smallish, intimate, West End theatre. Leg room is at a premium. There is also no great comfort to be had from the seats. I was sat in the front row of the Stalls. This brings you as close as can be to what is happening on stage, though you have to crane your neck upwards severely to see it.

I was here to see Noel Coward's "Private Lives" in a production that, whilst it delighted the 'Werthers" (old 'uns who chain suck Werthers Originals) watching, was as utterly safe and predictable as can be. As Elyot, Nigel Havers brought a surface charm to a role that demands and should require more. As Amanda, Patricia Hodge was an interesting mix of flighty and formidable. She also landed her lines with aplomb and never missed getting a laugh where one was to be had. This was her show.

In a profession - theatre - that is notably ageist when it comes to good roles (especially where women are concerned) it was/is a good thing that the two leads here were both pensioners in age. It would have been even better if the publicity had acknowledged this rather than seek to hide it. It is not a crime to look old as well as being an older actor. From the heavily photo shopped and line free marquee photos on display outside the theatre, you would be forgiven for thinking it was. If the photo used of Nigel Havers is to be believed, he really must have drunk deep from the...

We had the most incredible time watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the Ambassadors Theatre! This show is pure magic from start to finish. The story, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, is beautifully reimagined with a folk-inspired score that adds so much depth and emotion.

The cast is absolutely phenomenal—John Dagleish as Benjamin Button gives such a heartfelt and moving performance, and Clare Foster as Elowen is fantastic. The way the actors also play instruments on stage creates such an intimate and immersive atmosphere. The music, full of Cornish folk influences, is hauntingly beautiful, and I found myself humming the songs long after the show ended.

The staging is simple but so effective, really pulling you into the world of the story without being overwhelming. The show has moments of humor, heartbreak, and pure joy—it’s an emotional rollercoaster in the best way. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I left completely blown away.

If you’re looking for something unique, deeply moving, and absolutely stunning, I can’t recommend this enough. A...

Went to this theatre for the first time to see Kathy and Stella solves a murder. Loved the intimate feel of this theatre with a great view from most seats. A big shout out to the theatre staff especially Andy who was excellent with my disabled mother and our party going above and beyond to provide support and excellent customer service - nothing was too much trouble. Andy chatted to us and was very friendly, checked in on us at the interval to see if we needed anything, showed us all the accessibility stuff (the lift, qr codes to order drinks to our seats, wheelchair storage) and helped us navigate the crowd and was patient waiting for us to use disabled loo before showing us the way out. Also, a shout out to the two ladies who helped us outside at the queue and offered to put our bags in the cloakroom. So refreshing as disabled guests to have a seamless experience. Wish it was the same on the train home! Will...