Local Theatres

Over the course of the last year and a half, I’ve started going to the theatre more often. Mainly because contemporary cinema has less and less to offer me as an adult. Over 18 months I’ve seen half a dozen shows of various kinds. Dance, dramas and standup comedy. One of these was a West End show, in central London, to see The Lion King (which was very entertaining and lived up to the hype). The others have all been at local theatres. Either the Churchill Theatres in Bromley, the Orchard Theatre in Dartford or the Orchard West. All of these venues are easily accessible by public transport or car and offer a wide variety of entertainment at “reasonable” prices, compared to the premium shows in London which have very high prices. So far, all of the six shows I’ve seen have proven entertaining and good value for money. I’ve also learned that theatre has changed a lot to suit the tastes of the modern audience.