Backstage Tour Of The Coliseum And A Meal For Two

Product Description

Discover a charming world behind the curtain of one of London’s most historic theatres with this fantastic tour of the London Coliseum. The London Coliseum is a magnificent building, steeped in a colourful history. Commissioned by the great theatre impresario Oswald Stoll & designed by the leading theatre architect of his day, Frank Matcham, the Coliseum is a marvellous example of Edwardian architect in the Grand Style & is widely regarded as Matcham’s masterpiece. Originally opened as a music hall on Christmas Eve, 1904, as a ‘ Palace of Variety’
- a theatre which was affordable to the public, but rich enough to inspire a true sense of wonder & amazement. The Coliseum went on to host variety shows, musical comedies, stage plays & was even a cinema before becoming the home of the English National Opera (ENO) in 1974. Filled with stories, characters & fascinating facts, the tour lasts for 90 minutes & encompasses a circuit of the theatre, including backstage access, the Old Gentleman’s Baronial Smoking Hall, Stoll’s Balcony, Upper Glassed Terraces &, of course, the stunning auditorium. The tour provides an incredible insight into a typical working day for the English National Opera. To complete the experience, a delicious two-course meal will be served from a set-menu at a nearby restaurant
- choices include: Planet Hollywood, Prezzo, Fire & Stone & Spaghetti House. Restaurant sittings are usually at 13:00 & 18:00
- please confirm meal times when booking.