Alnwick Playhouse & Arts Centre
Alnwick Playhouse & Arts Centre
Alnwick Playhouse & Arts Centre
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A. Razzle
23 contributions
Oct 2021
I went here with a friend for a snack lunch as we had been told it was very nice. Many people must have been told the same as it was pretty busy, but I for one will not be back. My friend had a goats' cheese and something toastie which was just a sandwich made with supermarket granary bread, toasted. It looked dry and unimaginative. I had a ham and pease pudding stottie; the ham looked very nice, but unfortunately, had zero flavour and the stottie was like day-old stale bread. The whole thing was tasteless and as dry as sticks. Afterwards, my friend ordered and paid for two slices of cake and after about twenty minutes, we had to ask again as there was no sign of them. We were told to ask for free coffees next time we were in, in way of an apology, but I'm afraid that isn't enough to tempt me back.
Written October 30, 2021
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profjoypc
Alnwick, UK4,645 contributions
Mar 2020
Well, the renovations were worth waiting for. the 'new look' Playhouse is absolutely superb with plenty of space between seats, lovely common areas, friendly bar and lots of good events to enjoy. The acoustics are excellent too. We have been several times since it opened and thoroughly enjoyed each visit. Can't wait to return.
Written March 11, 2020
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BFGLinguistics
Abergavenny, UK29 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We saw an excellent French fim here in a small, comfortable auditorium. The ticket price was amazing (£2). Staff were friendly and helpful. The venue had a lively atmosphere. The café was open when the fim finished.
Written July 19, 2023
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DPENNE8
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK30 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Went to see a concert at the Alnwick Playhouse, venue lovely but the enjoyment of the concert spoilt by one authoritative member of staff, describing herself as the front of house, it took the enjoyment out of the concert for a large number of people attending. Not only would she not let you buy a drink to take into the performance, anybody leaving the concert to get a drink or had arrived 5 minutes late were not allowed access to the show, whilst I understand how disturbing for other people attending people constantly leaving and coming back, it was a concert where people get up and dance etc, really think this venue needs to take a long look at itself and what it wants to be, as this could be a great little venue with the right staff and policies in place, having travelled some distance to see said concert would I go back to Alnwick Playhouse? No, unfortunately it only takes one bad member of staff to leave a bad impression.
Written May 5, 2018
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624oxfordfamily
Oxford, United Kingdom5 contributions
May 2015 • Family
We went to watch a movie one evening and had a fantastic experience. It's a proper playhouse, with a bar and spiral staircases to reach the seats, and all of the lovely gilt-and-red-velvet look... but when they aren't putting on plays, they drop a screen down on the stage and show movies. We went to see Avengers Assemble with the kids, and their system easily handled the special effects and soundtrack. Everything was just...nice. Clean carpets, much nicer seats and visibility than in the purpose-built Odeon cinema in our home-town, but easily the best bit was the staff. They were friendly and helpful, and because it's a playhouse most of the time, they actually had ushers on staff who lit our way to the exit with torches when we made the inevitable loo-break with small children halfway through. (They also had the foresight to ask whether we'd like to sit near the exit: we could come and go without disturbing others.) Definitely give it a try!
Written June 3, 2015
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Sophie
England, UK109 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
the seats are very comfy and you have ample leg room. there is a nice atmosphere. the newly refurbished café looks very swish and modern. worth a visit to see a play or film, etc.
Written July 31, 2014
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SueMahoney
Morpeth, UK30 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Went to see Dads Army show. It was brilliant, two blokes playing 25 roles, absolutely unbelievable, it was spell bounding.
Again the staff at the playhouse, were brilliant from the ticket office, bar, and ushers. Thank you for a wonderful night out.
Again the staff at the playhouse, were brilliant from the ticket office, bar, and ushers. Thank you for a wonderful night out.
Written April 21, 2018
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AnnieM452
Burton upon Trent, UK814 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Great local theatre with comfy seats with good views from all areas and reasonable prices- just the sort of theatre we like to support.
Written September 21, 2021
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545wendy
Lancashire, UK50 contributions
Jul 2018
we booked premium seat cinema tickets ahead of our holiday. Venue great, lots of character, nice small bar. seating comfy. We will certainly visit again for cinema or theatre when next staying nearby. good value and great evening out.
Written August 1, 2018
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Kat W
Saint John, Canada609 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Spent 2 nights in Alnwick and learned there was a play on the same weekend we were there, so we booked tickets well in advance. Glad we did too, cause there isn’t much else goes on on a Saturday evening in Alnwick. We had excellent seats, centre stage and a few rows back. Although, with a small venue such as this, there likely aren’t any poor seats in the house. The play was called According to Rumour and was quite funny. We were tourists from Canada, so glad that there was no local humour that we wouldn’t understand. It was an enjoyable evening and we were so glad we got to attend. The woman who played twin sisters was a hoot!
Written May 30, 2018
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Elissel
Cambridge, UK58 contributions
Hi, we would like to book seats for Ruby Turner in March but we have never visited your theatre before. I notice that the front row is available, would these be the best seats or would they be slightly below the floor level of the stage? If so, would we be better booking the 2nd or 3rd rows?
Sorry to be a pain, but all theatres are different!
Best Wishes and Happy New Year,
Liz Grasmeder
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