Paid full price for premium seats, to end up sitting in a temporary circus tent with no email or information to let us know before hand. Still charged the full expensive price. Ended up sitting in uncomfortable, squashed kids chairs with no view and all the same height! Everyone had the same seats yet we still got charged the full price for premium seats. We were expecting to be in a proper theatre as described, shown and paid for. To be sitting in luxury big red comfortable seats at a incline and height. No acknowledgement or apology or even bother to compensate even after complaining via email to no reply. Disgusted and very disappointed!
Dee Dee
Not Open for Business due to RAAC. However as you approach the building there are signs to Orchard West, the temporary building that has been erected to replace the original building . Uncomfortable seats and all on the same level , no incline. if you find yourself behind a tall person be prepared for a restricted view.. I am not a Pantomime person but the family loved it
Daisy Barry
Due to go to a performance in April and because the theatre is closed for refurbishment we have lost the tickets I actually especially booked for my friends birthday..we now have seats right in the middle instead of 2 seats on their own which are always first to sell...not feeling excited for this visitSound isn't great.. seating is just rows ...
John Martin
Awful pantomime, overpriced and the female star from TV EastEnders not in show. Truly a mixed up production, very amateurish. Would not recommend at all, grandchildren very disappointed ☹️☹️☹️
Tracey Gregg
Orchard West, temporary theatre, anything but temporary looking, spacious foyer, loads of staff, not a lot of leg room. Show was brilliant
Carissa Davis
Beauty and the beast pantoWhat on earth was that all about ?None of the original songs were sang they didn’t even use the original names other than belle. Why was there a bunch of boys doing flips off a trampoline ? Omg the worse panto I’ve ever seen such a waste of £200
Idris Franklin
It was a pleasant experience here watching a theatre show. The only thing that could do with improving is the seating - it can be rather uncomfortable when watching a show. Apart from that it was a great venue, close to local transport links too.
Amy Worley
Lovely local theatre.plenty of good shows.coffee shop bar & restaurant .friendly helpful staff.see summer youth project school of rock.really great show.pictures of our new state of art theatre going up.bit shed looking to me.supposed to be seeing show on Sunday 19th
Melanie Steinberg
I highly recommend this venue, they have brilliant shows, good facilities, there is a bar and a small restaurant here too… they have a small shop selling hot drinks and nibbles - the parking is easy and not too expensive (currently £3) all the Staff are very friendly and the Managers are professional if you have any issues… I have seen so many shows here - I would also like to mention that the Staff back stage do a fantastic job too (they are in my book - the unsung heroes) the seating is good too. It is nice clean there, 10/10 for a local Theatre.
Graham Baxter
Went to watch ABBA Forever. It was a great night. Really good facilities, although I feel there should be more toilets in more accessible places! We had to go to the opposite end to reach them and missed the start of the second half because of the long queue.
Was here on Sunday for the soul/Motown show it was amazing great entertainment food was amazing and got to hand it to all the staff so well organised looking forward to the next one
Sebastian King
Great modern theatre. Went here to see the School of Rock youth theatre show and it was excellent! Nice entrance too with the booths. If you like the Churchill in Bromley, you will like this theatre too.
Jacki Smith
A really nice,comfy theatre. All the staff are friendly & very helpful. There is a restaurant & a bar which you can pre order your meals/drinks from online. Reasonable prices & looked full. A very nice atmosphere in the whole place,its clean,has comfy seats & a very pleasant 1st time experience.
Matt Collins
I've been coming to the Orchard theatre since I was as young as I can remember. They attract a vast array of top musicals, plays and support local youth dance schools to perform.I think the place could do with a bit of renovation as it hasn't changed since the 80s! The chairs are a bit 'itchy' and uncomfortable during long performances, but in this current financial climate it can be overlooked.Overall, a great night out; fairly cheap tickets and the drinks prices aren't too bad either.
Annette Hawkins
Comfortable theatre. Good sight lines and sound. Really didn't like the gaudy lights but once the site started and they went out it was fine. Whoever designed the complex/area around the theatre wants shooting though ?.
Paid full price for premium seats, to end up sitting in a temporary circus tent with no email or information to let us know before hand. Still charged the full expensive price. Ended up sitting in uncomfortable, squashed kids chairs with no view and all the same height! Everyone had the same seats yet we still got charged the full price for premium seats. We were expecting to be in a proper theatre as described, shown and paid for. To be sitting in luxury big red comfortable seats at a incline and height. No acknowledgement or apology or even bother to compensate even after complaining via email to no reply. Disgusted and very disappointed!
Not Open for Business due to RAAC. However as you approach the building there are signs to Orchard West, the temporary building that has been erected to replace the original building . Uncomfortable seats and all on the same level , no incline. if you find yourself behind a tall person be prepared for a restricted view.. I am not a Pantomime person but the family loved it
Due to go to a performance in April and because the theatre is closed for refurbishment we have lost the tickets I actually especially booked for my friends birthday..we now have seats right in the middle instead of 2 seats on their own which are always first to sell...not feeling excited for this visitSound isn't great.. seating is just rows ...
Awful pantomime, overpriced and the female star from TV EastEnders not in show. Truly a mixed up production, very amateurish. Would not recommend at all, grandchildren very disappointed ☹️☹️☹️
Orchard West, temporary theatre, anything but temporary looking, spacious foyer, loads of staff, not a lot of leg room. Show was brilliant
Beauty and the beast pantoWhat on earth was that all about ?None of the original songs were sang they didn’t even use the original names other than belle. Why was there a bunch of boys doing flips off a trampoline ? Omg the worse panto I’ve ever seen such a waste of £200
It was a pleasant experience here watching a theatre show. The only thing that could do with improving is the seating - it can be rather uncomfortable when watching a show. Apart from that it was a great venue, close to local transport links too.
Lovely local theatre.plenty of good shows.coffee shop bar & restaurant .friendly helpful staff.see summer youth project school of rock.really great show.pictures of our new state of art theatre going up.bit shed looking to me.supposed to be seeing show on Sunday 19th
I highly recommend this venue, they have brilliant shows, good facilities, there is a bar and a small restaurant here too… they have a small shop selling hot drinks and nibbles - the parking is easy and not too expensive (currently £3) all the Staff are very friendly and the Managers are professional if you have any issues… I have seen so many shows here - I would also like to mention that the Staff back stage do a fantastic job too (they are in my book - the unsung heroes) the seating is good too. It is nice clean there, 10/10 for a local Theatre.
Went to watch ABBA Forever. It was a great night. Really good facilities, although I feel there should be more toilets in more accessible places! We had to go to the opposite end to reach them and missed the start of the second half because of the long queue.
Restaurantji Recommends
Was here on Sunday for the soul/Motown show it was amazing great entertainment food was amazing and got to hand it to all the staff so well organised looking forward to the next one
Great modern theatre. Went here to see the School of Rock youth theatre show and it was excellent! Nice entrance too with the booths. If you like the Churchill in Bromley, you will like this theatre too.
A really nice,comfy theatre. All the staff are friendly & very helpful. There is a restaurant & a bar which you can pre order your meals/drinks from online. Reasonable prices & looked full. A very nice atmosphere in the whole place,its clean,has comfy seats & a very pleasant 1st time experience.
I've been coming to the Orchard theatre since I was as young as I can remember. They attract a vast array of top musicals, plays and support local youth dance schools to perform.I think the place could do with a bit of renovation as it hasn't changed since the 80s! The chairs are a bit 'itchy' and uncomfortable during long performances, but in this current financial climate it can be overlooked.Overall, a great night out; fairly cheap tickets and the drinks prices aren't too bad either.
Comfortable theatre. Good sight lines and sound. Really didn't like the gaudy lights but once the site started and they went out it was fine. Whoever designed the complex/area around the theatre wants shooting though ?.