Mat Ricardo's London Varieties
Leicester Square Theatre, London
Leicester Square Theatre
Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, London, London, WC2H 7BX
Venue Information
Approx. capacity: 470
The Leicester Square Theatre is a 420-seat studio theatre in Leicester Square, in the City of Westminster, London. The theatre also has a 60-seat basement space. The venue hosts stand-up comedy, cabaret, musical acts, small musical theatre productions, plays and comedies. It was formerly a popular venue for live music. The theatre is open-plan with grandstand-style seating, flexible staging and is situated beneath the Notre Dame French Catholic Church. The theatre was reopened by Lesley Ackland and Martin Witts in August 2008 with a 12 week run of motor mouth US comedienne Joan Rivers... soon establishing itself as one of London's foremost comedy venues playing host to the major comedy talent of the today including Bill Bailey, Michael McIntrye, Joan Rivers, Roseanne Barr, Sandra Bernhard, Mark Little, Julian Clary, Russell Howard, Richard Herring and annual seasons with Doug Stanhope and Stewart Lee. The theatre has anillustrious history as a live music venue. As the 'Cavern in the Town' in the Sixties, Beat group The Small Faces had a regular residency. In the 1970s, as the Notre Dame Hall, The Rolling Stones played there along with The Who. But punk ruled supreme and the venue hosted some riotous early landmark gigs by The Sex Pistols. The Clash previewed their "London Calling" material there in 1979 before recording the seminal album the following month. Therefore it wasn't long before music started playing a vital role in the theatres programming. Macy Gray, Boy George, Tommy Emmanuel, John Mayall, Michael Feinstien, Dame Cleo Laine, Hazel O'Connor, David McAlmont, Ruby Turner and Tony Christie are just a handful of names that have played the theatre in the last few years.
Transport
By Tube
The Leicester Square Theatre is a two minute walk from Leicester Square tube station.
By Train
The Leicester Square Theatre is a ten minute walk from Charing Cross mainline station.
By Car
The venue is in central London so it is advised to use public transport where possible.
By Taxi
Dial-A-Cab 020 7253 5000 Radio Taxis 020 7272 0272 Computer Cab 020 7286 0286
By Bus
Numbers 24, 29 and 176.
Parking
Nearest Parking is in China Town - http://www.q-park.co.uk/parking/london/q-park-chinatown There is no parking in Leicester Square.
Accessibility
Number of Steps
To gain access to the main auditorium it is necessary to come down 14 steps into the main foyer. It is then a further 6 steps down to the auditorium itself, which is all on one level.
Wheelchair Access
Currently Leicester Square Theatre has no wheelchair access.
Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs and Hearing dogs are permitted in the auditorium (please inform the venue before), they can stay with you during the performance or a member of staff will be happy to care for your dog.
General Access Info
Should you have any access requirements or disability that requires any assistance in access then please contact the box office directly to arrange your booking. The number is 0207 5341740.
Doors Open: 9:00PM
Starts: 9:30PM
Tickets will be available for collection from the Leicester Square Theatre Box Office shortly before the event.
More Information about Mat Ricardo's London Varieties Tickets
Stars of comedy, cabaret and variety in performance and in conversation in London's greatest variety show, hosted by award-winning cabaret star Mat Ricardo!
"A captivating showcase - superb!" - Time Out
"Guaranteed Entertainment!" - This Is Cabaret
FEB 28TH
Mat Ricardo hosts: Kevorkian, Craig The Incredible Hula Boy & John Archer, plus surprise guests, archive footage and more!
MARCH 28TH
Mat Ricardo hosts: Al Murray, The Boy With Tape On His Face, Pete Wardell & Elliott Mason, plus surprise guests, archive footage and more!
APRIL 25TH
Mat Ricardo hosts: Paul Daniels, Eastend Cabaret & Lisa Lottie, plus surprise guests, archive footage and more!
Previous guests include: Graham Linehan, Jenny Eclair, Lenny Beige, The Boy With Tape On His Face, Frisky & Mannish, Arthur Smith, Paul Zenon, Mick Foley, Miss Behave and many more!
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