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"Decent and independent theatre websites are few and far between. Theatremonkey.com is one of those rare exceptions." --The Times
"Quirky guide run by a smart-alecky London Theater buff" --Desktop Traveller - Wall Street Journal
"[Theatremonkey shows you] where to sit and not to sit at each of London's theatres." --ThisIsMoney.co.uk
"Quirky guide run by a smart-alecky London Theater buff" --Desktop Traveller - Wall Street Journal
"[Theatremonkey shows you] where to sit and not to sit at each of London's theatres." --ThisIsMoney.co.uk
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Based on the massively popular Theatremonkey.com website, this indispensable guide has everything you need to enjoy the best of London's West End.
Trusted advice based on the opinions of thousands of other theatregoers.
Colour-coded seating plans of over 50 West End venues that highlight seats offering the best value, and those with problems or restricted views.
Practical tips for saving money making the most of your theatre visit.
Comprehensive venue information including booking details, theatre history and facilities.
Easy-to-read 3D map of London's theatreland to help take the stress out of getting to your venue on time.
Steve Rich began the now famous Theatremonkey.com website in 2000. Today, it is a thriving community for thousands of like minded theatregoers.
Mark Shenton, theatre critic for the Sunday Express, introduces the guide with an insightful foreword. He describes it as a "treasure trove" of information, which will help the theatre live on "as one of London's defining features".
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I first discovered Theatremonkey's website some years ago and to my delight they have recently published this book. It has all the same great information but is easy enough to slip into a handbag or luggage if you are doing some serious theatre going on London's West End (ideal for people visiting London perhaps for the first time and want to make the most of theatre visits).
With this book to hand, you'll never buy a ticket for a show again sitting in front of a column or only being able to see half the stage (I did it once! That was before I discovered Theatremonkey)
It has a diagram for the seating plan of each theatre in London with advice for best value tickets, best views, best seats for people needing more legroom etc
The book is divided into five sections -
(1) "Planning an Expedition" -(What's on Where? What's to See? Which to choose? When to go? Which seat?)
(2) "Ticket Buying Jungle" -(includes Box office basics etc)
(3) "Native Wisdom" - (includes Beating 'sold out' signs etc)
(4) "Theatre by Theatre Guide" - (seating plans and advice)
(5) "Other London Concert and Performance Venues" - (includes Shakespeare's Globe, O2 and Wembley Arenas etc)
Not only packed with excellent advice, it's fun to read with touches of humour. I've already bought extra copies as gifts and if you know anyone wanting to treat themselves to a show then this book is the ideal starting point. It's a very useful addition to anyone's bookshelf.
With this book to hand, you'll never buy a ticket for a show again sitting in front of a column or only being able to see half the stage (I did it once! That was before I discovered Theatremonkey)
It has a diagram for the seating plan of each theatre in London with advice for best value tickets, best views, best seats for people needing more legroom etc
The book is divided into five sections -
(1) "Planning an Expedition" -(What's on Where? What's to See? Which to choose? When to go? Which seat?)
(2) "Ticket Buying Jungle" -(includes Box office basics etc)
(3) "Native Wisdom" - (includes Beating 'sold out' signs etc)
(4) "Theatre by Theatre Guide" - (seating plans and advice)
(5) "Other London Concert and Performance Venues" - (includes Shakespeare's Globe, O2 and Wembley Arenas etc)
Not only packed with excellent advice, it's fun to read with touches of humour. I've already bought extra copies as gifts and if you know anyone wanting to treat themselves to a show then this book is the ideal starting point. It's a very useful addition to anyone's bookshelf.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Love the website , it is always my first point of call when booking for a show and the book is great , a must for any fan of the west end
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Excellent guide to London Theatres, full of interesting snippets. A pity it's too big to fit in a jacket pocket.
Best part - the colour coded seating plans flagging the seats to avoid and those offering best value.
Worst part - Holborn tube is shown in completely the wrong place on the maps at the back of the book - very misleading.
Best part - the colour coded seating plans flagging the seats to avoid and those offering best value.
Worst part - Holborn tube is shown in completely the wrong place on the maps at the back of the book - very misleading.
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For everyone who loves London and theater: A guidebook that deserves a...
(Note: Following is the review of this book for American audiences that I wrote for US Amazon in November 2009)
Steve Rich, webmaster of Theatremonkey, the independent... Read more
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Published 4 months ago by Sharon Isch
BEWARE!! UNFORTUNATELY SOME OF THE NEAREST BRITISH RAIL AND...
If you are not familiar with the theatre location check the nearest underground station on the map at the back of the book, otherwise you may arrive at the wrong station and miss... Read more
Published 15 months ago by jamrev
Theatre Monkey
Excellent layout with loads of useful information. Theatre layouts are particularly valuable. An excellent tool for planning school trips to the theatre.
Published 16 months ago by Mr. J. A. Stevens
Where has this been all my life?!
As a West End theatre lover I have always attempted to have a seating plan in front of me when booking tickets, whether over the phone or on the net. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. D. J. Woolrich
Essential Reading For First Time Theatregoers
The book is basically the website in a handy dandy book format with extra bonuses thrown in for good measure, it's split into five sections which explain how to get into a sold out... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jesse Owen, Books 4 Teens
Informative guide to Londons theatres
I bought this as a fun Christmas present for my very tall partner, so we had a good idea of potential leg room at London Theatres: its been much consulted since! Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by N. C. Edrich
A great buy .
Has to be one of the best buys I have made , great book full of useful information and seating plans . Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by Longley57
Excellent Book Informative
Having attended the West End theatre for many years I wish this book had been around earlier. At last it gives the inside information on the quality of the seats in each theatre. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by M. Richards
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