Wonderful old venue where we have seen a few concerts, comedians etc. Lot of atmosphere and very helpful staff. Only drawback is that it gets very hot inside. I imagine it is impossible to put aircon in a building of that age. However, there is...More

Wow! This is an amazing hidden gem and inside is absolutely amazing. The staff were really helpful (had to pick up tickets before the event). The entire building is accessible as there is a lift - unusual for such an old building. The character of...More

I have, in the past, seen The City Varieties, when it was hosting the old time music hall show on TV, but never actually been until yesterday. The theatre is tucked away and could easily be missed, but obviously many of us found our way...More

Not been back to this theatre for quite a long time and it was pleasing to see the friendliness of staff bringing the quality of the experience. The pantomime so was a little removed from the normal all thePerformers were incredibly talented and not a...More

This is the worst panto we have ever seen.no one was professional I think they got them of the street. The dame was crude and rude not funny. In fact terrible. Nothing in this so called panto was for children no atmosphere no happiness. Nothing...More

We have been visiting 4 years in a row now for the rock & roll panto and it is fast becoming a family tradition. Our latest visit to see Aladdin was excellent and it was very funny, I particularly liked Mrs Washy(??) who really made...More

First time we have been to this venue, what a lovely little theatre. Friendly staff and value for money prices, i.e. Programmes £2, drinks at bar and ice cream reasonable. The panto itself was excellent. The cast were good musicians and singers who worked very...More