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    Iris Theatre

    10 Reviews
    #1,015 of 2,009 things to do in London
    Concerts & Shows, Theaters
    Bedford Street | Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED, England
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    “3 musketeers ”

    What a great show - the actors were all so talented, playing multiple roles and absolutely... read more

    Reviewed September 1, 2018
    kkk747
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    “Great value innovative and enjoyable theatre ”

    We enjoyed both shows this summer on separate nights and overall would highly recommend this... read more

    Reviewed August 16, 2017
    Andrea L
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    London, United Kingdom
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    Reviewed September 1, 2018 via mobile
    3 musketeers

    What a great show - the actors were all so talented, playing multiple roles and absolutely believable in each! Gripping and funny in parts it appealed to my 8 year old daughter and teenage son as well as myself. During some scenes the actors were...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank kkk747
    Reviewed August 16, 2017 via mobile
    Great value innovative and enjoyable theatre

    We enjoyed both shows this summer on separate nights and overall would highly recommend this interactive outdoor theatre as an economic way to pass a summer's night. We debated whether moving about to see different scenes in different places broke up the dramatic tension. Personally...More

    Date of experience: August 2017
    Thank Andrea L
    Reviewed July 31, 2017 via mobile
    Macbeth

    Interesting experience. Loved the scenery and moving around, in and out of the St. Paul's Church. Actors were good (apart from one I didn't like, sorry). Costume design could have been better! It was partly like from a school play with no budget. Obviously the...More

    Date of experience: July 2017
    1  Thank Katienn
    Reviewed July 25, 2017
    Great Experience!

    We decided to see MacBeth as both my children will be studying as part of their GCSE's. We had never seen a Shakespeare play before and we were not disappointed. It was a small cast and everyone was very passionate and talented. We loved how...More

    Date of experience: July 2017
    1  Thank jsrBrackley
    Reviewed July 9, 2017
    Macbeth. Wonderful production, lovely location & amazing value!

    Went with family, kids aged 15 (perfect for her GCSEs) & 9. All found it wonderful. Great acting, lots of passion & pain! The setting in St. Paul's church in Covent Garden, right in the heart of the West End, is great. Out in the...More

    Date of experience: July 2017
    1  Thank Robert H
    Reviewed July 10, 2016
    3rd visit - this time 'Much Ado About Nothing'.

    I love this place and I am not normally a Shakespeare fan. If you can guarantee the weather, this really is a beautiful setting for open air theatre. Following the actors around the gardens of the church and finally finishing inside the church is truly...More

    Date of experience: July 2016
    Thank wandenway
    Reviewed August 27, 2015
    Pinocchio- Iris Theatre

    I recently went to my first open air theatre show with Iris Theatre. The show that was being presented was that of the story of Pinocchio. It was a magical evening suitable for all the family. I definitely will be visiting future productions held by...More

    Date of experience: August 2015
    Thank FIL M
    Reviewed June 29, 2015
    Twelfth Night

    Spent a wonderful evening last night in St Paul's Churchyard Covent Garden to see the Iris Theatre perform Twelfth Night. They are in their 7th year and the cast and setting was fantastic. The play moves around the gardens, finishing inside the church and the...More

    Date of experience: June 2015
    1  Thank 316andrea
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