Arcola Theatre Reviews

What a hidden secret of Dalston! Loved it, the staff, the play quality, finishing on the industrial decor.

Lovely space, friendly staff. Drinks at the bar very reasonably priced. A real pleasure

Nice theatre ..some teething problems with accessibility ..which they'll sort soon enough

Community based space with all the facilities and good contemporary plays.

Really enjoyed the tour and talk as part of Open House. Great asset to the local community.

This theatre is so small and cozy that you can never feel left out from the play. Beware of the restricted view seats but over all it s not so bad. I went to see Baba Segi and this wives at the theatre and definitely going back this month as the location and theatre is convenient

Went for a swing class on a Friday with a few friends and it was great fun! The cherry on top is the live music following the class at the Arcola bar till 3am. Had a great night!

Excellent venue, some great shows from upcoming producers

Interesting, entertaining and important plays and a great bar in a theatre that is as environmentally friendly as practical.

Although the seats in the Balcon section are a bit distressed for the angle of view, you are included in the game with the proximity to the stage, the ambiance is very good, it is very nice to have a bar section before and after the game.

Lovely theater, great cafe/bar and a good bar where actors hang out after shows

Hip small theatre off the west end. Good place to go to see something fresh.

As far as east London venues go, this one is very very civilised. I visited for a very specific DJ night and good gosh, the state of the lavatories were exceptional.

Feeling like I'd inadvertently been upgraded to a Business Class sleeper seat with British Airways I proceeded to leave my mark while revelling in (on) the post modern, all in one throne, washroom and sanitisation area. Formed from a single piece of flawless marble my limited stay in the bowels of the building were second to none.

An ample supply of sanitary paper and a cleanly seat sealed the deal. I can safely say I will be visiting the Arcala Theatre lavatories in the hopefully near future, for a well catered and welcoming experience.

Budget, ad-hoc sound system sturdy drinks menu. Probably quite nice for a theatrical performance

Went to see Ant town on Friday 4th September 2015. Thought provoking German play...with a fabulous cast of 4. Problems with parking but will travel by another means next time...and there will be a next time. Particlar impressed by the talent that is Mr Jack John Gordon. Keep up the inspirational work Jack.

Great little theatre. Saw The Plague here. Watch you don't choose the seats on the balcony in the corners, though, as it can be quite difficult to see.

Good shows and affordable theater price. Check offers at reception. You can do free visit for taster...

Small theatre allows you to be close the stage. Enjoyed A Hero for Our Time. Have booked to see another production in January.

Great place in a great area. Go and see radio while you still can. Choose seats with numbers 10-20 for optimal position.

Excellent venue. Excellent show. Good bar. No food, but you can order in from a bear by restaurant. A good place to hang out

compact little theatre with a nice, friendly student/bohemian style bar

Love this theatre ! Tucked away behind the Main Street in dalston and few steps from the over ground station . It s small and intimate with a great bar and great staff .. go if you have the chance to watch something exciting.. such as will self s great apes.. awesome

We went here to see Beryl, and it's such a delightfully intimate venue, we were practically on the stage, which was awesome.

Great local theatre. Good beer. Shame about the use of plastic glasses

Great set up, intimate and a very friendly environment. Beautifully seedy.

Saw an amazing show called future past.service was excellent.

Great venue for intimate shows, decent bar, but didn't have gin for some weird reason. Recommend membership

Great bar and art space! Love the 2 per 10 pound Moscow mules idea and the swing dance live band on fridays

Great spot for a night out especially on Fridays when they have a band and you can dance

Tha DH Lawrence play was engrossing and I enjoyed the the challenge of understanding the Northern dialect.

Cheap and cheerful. Informed staff, community focus good coffee and ipa. As perfect for creative meetings as for date night

Interesting iconic local theatre, bar & venue which is a beacon of sustainability.

Never been disappointed here. Bar is great. Programming continuously excellent

Cosy and functional small theatre. Nice atmosphere and a nice bar. One of my favourites.

Love this place! Top of my list for recommendations. Don't allow cheap seats and surrounding to put you off.

Small but cosy theatre far from the West End but the plays offered are very good and really interesting. Went to see Borders an amazing play!

this is a very unique theatre. the stage is really close to the audience. saw the lower depths in January 2017. there is a very very nice bar there too.

Exceptional, 7 pounds to enter, but inside a concert, an atmosphere, highly recommended to go dancing Lindy Hop, it ends at 3 in the morning but then you can return by subway as the line that connects the nearby station is open all weekend.

We watched a really cool play names Scenes from 68 years at Arcola theatre. It's near Dalston station, depending on where you live you could take overground lines to get there. The theatre is a decent establishment, prices for shows are reasonable. There are some good Turkish restaurants around within walking distance if you want to grab a bite before/ after the show :-)

Really welcoming place offering the most diverse voices in London. Quality productions in an intimate converted building. Cutting edge toilets (and you'll just have to visit to find out what THAT means). Dancing on Friday lates. Book tickets early to avoid disappointment.

have had both great and bad experiences here. enjoy the atmosphere and location. not a 'normal' theatre crowd i guess. would see shows here again but wouldn't have high expectations on service via bar/front of house or box office

It is a very suitable place especially for epic theater.

The Election hustings took place here in an event space set aside for this purpose. For availability please see Arcola Theatre website.

Great, atmosphere, lively, friendly open place to explore and develop.

Would benefit from better ventilation or to invest in air conditioning

The staffs were friendly. And the shows in this theatre are really good quality! Highly recommended!

Lovely theatre space with great bar area. It's really nice to have a good theatre in our area without having to go into the West End to area good play/comedy show etc.

Visiting Arcola for our AlaTurka Company rehearsals. It is a part of Arcola's participation programm, opening its backstage doors for people from every direction.

For me this is West End glory
for people ordinary,
Relaxed entry opened it
even for extra ordinary
From being a hidden space
This has become a hip place
To meetup with friends
And make a joyful love story

Thank you Arcola

Wonderful performances and excellent orchestra. Seats a little bit uncomfortable and rather warm in the theatre this evening.

Amazing place and atmosphere with a bar is always a bonus .also is a place that you can hire out.

Cute theatre with a good bar. Watched how to date a feminist here which was a great play

Great theatre space but really let down by the drink service before and at interval .... When a busy theatre should/could make some money!

We went in the summer during the heatwave. It was boiling. But the place itself was nice.

Excellent theatre space, came to see the secret lives of Baba Segi wives and want disappointed. Ticket collection was easy.