Housed in a Grade II–listed Victorian building, this plush 325-seat theatre can be relied on for imaginative programming. Its emphasis is on new, up-and-coming talent. For theatre-goers aged 25 and under, £5 tickets (two per person) are available for select performances.
Almeida
North London
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