When I went: 9 July 2011, 5 April 2017

Shows seen there: The Boy Friend, My Fair Lady

Size: Small

Typical price: Cheap (sometimes tickets are available for £10)

Where to eat beforehand: Bread Street Kitchen, Humble Grape

Special points: Value, location near St Paul’s

Comments:

The Bridewell Theatre hosts amateur productions such as those by Geoids, and often releases great-value tickets. Its location near St Paul’s means it is separate from the West End theatres.

The staff are friendly and there is a bar downstairs (which sells popcorn, although not ice cream). The seats are not very comfortable if you are there for a long production.