Wilton's Music Hall
Wilton's Music Hall
4.5
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
About
Wilton's is the world's oldest surviving Grand Music Hall. After years of dereliction it is now open as a full time theatre, bar and historic landmark. This stunning and atmospheric building puts on a range of ticketed events including theatre, music, comedy, cinema and cabaret alongside to bars which are open to the public (free access). Please check the website before your visit as on occasional dates, Wilton's Music Hall is closed due to private hire.
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Whether you're here for its dynamic street life, world class galleries or famed curry houses, you're bound to be wowed by the uniquely cosmopolitan flavor of Whitechapel. Long gone are the days when Jack the Ripper stalked its streets. And despite his mysterious legacy bringing throngs of curiosity driven tour groups to its back alleys and otherwise serene garden squares, these days you're more likely to catch a cutting edge fashionista scurrying through its age old lanes than criminals of any sort.
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- springleringMarietta, Georgia541 contributionsAbsoflippinglutely Fantastic!Would rate this a ten if possible. We saw “I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical”. It was funny, well written, catchy tunes and beautifully sung and acted by the cast of 4 + pianist. Outstanding. One of the best things I’ve ever seen on stage. If this is the quality of a “music hall”, how on earth will the West End top it? Atmospheric venue, and historic, too. A great evening out. Will definitely be back next visit to London! Can’t recommend enough!Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 September 2023
- Gill BBristol, United Kingdom15 contributionsMy favourite place in LondonI have been going to Wilton's for many years, watching it rise from a wreck to an increasingly comfortable and atmospheric venue. Every performance I have seen across the genres has been outstanding, pre-theatre food and drinks enjoyable, and ambience second to none. So impressive that I have left a donation in my will!Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 September 2023
- Cliffb67 contributionsWow wow wow !!!We attended a performance of 'The Merchant of Venice 1939' at Wiltons Music Hall and were blown away by the production. Tracy-Ann Oberman and cast provided a performance that was thought-provoking and inspirational. It left me feeling emotional and put things in the current world into context. This is a must see play that has everything to entertain and inform.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 November 2023
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Jessica W
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Brilliant show- watched the potted Panto. Loved the show and the acting was brilliant. As was the building and atmosphere!
Written 7 January 2024
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RedPanda45
Penzance, UK108 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Brilliant place. Shows include opera, stand up comedy, silent films, family shows. Good pub style catering. Whole place quirky and super friendly.
Written 2 January 2024
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Jane S
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
Went to see Potted Panto which was amazing. Venue is awesome but beware not to order food or drinks. Staff incredibly slow and food came out 51 mins later just as show was starting. Staff refused to allow food in theatre and management refused to provide refund. Clearly sold too many meals they couldn’t provide before show started and staff weren’t prepared to rectify. Really disappointing experience
Written 19 December 2023
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Cliffb
67 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We attended a performance of 'The Merchant of Venice 1939' at Wiltons Music Hall and were blown away by the production.
Tracy-Ann Oberman and cast provided a performance that was thought-provoking and inspirational.
It left me feeling emotional and put things in the current world into context.
This is a must see play that has everything to entertain and inform.
Tracy-Ann Oberman and cast provided a performance that was thought-provoking and inspirational.
It left me feeling emotional and put things in the current world into context.
This is a must see play that has everything to entertain and inform.
Written 9 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gill B
Bristol, UK15 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
I have been going to Wilton's for many years, watching it rise from a wreck to an increasingly comfortable and atmospheric venue. Every performance I have seen across the genres has been outstanding, pre-theatre food and drinks enjoyable, and ambience second to none. So impressive that I have left a donation in my will!
Written 9 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
springlering
Marietta, GA541 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Would rate this a ten if possible. We saw “I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical”. It was funny, well written, catchy tunes and beautifully sung and acted by the cast of 4 + pianist. Outstanding. One of the best things I’ve ever seen on stage.
If this is the quality of a “music hall”, how on earth will the West End top it?
Atmospheric venue, and historic, too.
A great evening out. Will definitely be back next visit to London! Can’t recommend enough!
If this is the quality of a “music hall”, how on earth will the West End top it?
Atmospheric venue, and historic, too.
A great evening out. Will definitely be back next visit to London! Can’t recommend enough!
Written 5 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
jbundaych
Derby, UK101 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
What a lovely old historical theatre . I'm so glad I visited here to watch black and white films accompanied by a pianist. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff very friendly.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
Written 31 July 2023
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TravellingHappily
Brighton, UK335 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This was my third visit to this charming and atmospheric venue (this time, to see a production of The Mikado by Sasha Regan's all male group - excellent!). The theatre is to be found in a quiet pedestrian side alley in an area of 1970s housing; use your satnav or google maps! It is a leisurely 15 min walk on the flat from Thames Gateway station/bus stop. The theatre has super friendly staff, and excellent bars at ground level and upstairs. And particularly wonderful, they put out jugs of ice water and disposable cups for people to help themselves to on hot days! So thoughtful! We sat in the front row of the circle just in the corner, which gave a great view of the stage but unfortunately we couldnt see the piano, which was under one of the side extensions of the gallery. I look forward to my next visit!
Written 27 June 2023
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OldBob
Chatham, UK83 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Have visited here many times and have always been impressed both by the performances and the helpfulness of their staff. However, following the matinee performance of Sasha Regan's Mikado(5 stars for the performance) I have to mark Wilton's down for the disgraceful crush in row A of the stalls. The seats were far to close together and the proximity of the stage made it a frighteningly claustrophobic experience. The box office staff were very helpful and managed to re locate us in the balcony. If the stage remains in its current location, Wilton's need to take out row A completely.
Written 8 June 2023
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Steve25_12
Esher, UK252 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We went to see Camille O'Sullivan at Wilton's which as usual was a fantastic show. This was our first time at Wilton's and we found the Music Hall a really interesting venue. We would definitely visit more often if it was nearer to us but at 1.5 hours on train it needs to b e a special event.
We had a goose sausage roll and a guest ale each and thought the pricing reasonable for London (Unlike the Fortune Theatre who charged £8.20 for a beer the previous week!!).
The seats were very comfortable (especially compared to the Union Chapel's wooden pews where we normally see Camille perform) and the temperature in the Hall was just about right.
The Hall itself is "Shabby chic" in that it has been left in its original condition but that is part of its charm.
We would strongly recommend a visit if there is a performance / event that you want to see being performed
We had a goose sausage roll and a guest ale each and thought the pricing reasonable for London (Unlike the Fortune Theatre who charged £8.20 for a beer the previous week!!).
The seats were very comfortable (especially compared to the Union Chapel's wooden pews where we normally see Camille perform) and the temperature in the Hall was just about right.
The Hall itself is "Shabby chic" in that it has been left in its original condition but that is part of its charm.
We would strongly recommend a visit if there is a performance / event that you want to see being performed
Written 6 June 2023
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Katy W
San Diego, CA
I’ve been looking forward to taking the kids here this week. But it’s going to be 95°F the day (and still in the low 90s at night) when I was planning to go. Does anyone know if Wilton’s has air-conditioning?
samanthamcdonough
London, UK26 contributions
Not as far as I know but the ceilings are high and the floors are flagstones - If I was going in this weather I would probably wear lose clothing and slip my flipflops off and have my bare feet on the stones. I'm pretty sure the bar has free tap water.
Miss Joey
Toronto35 contributions
Am I allowed to see the performance hall area if there is no show for the night I'm going?
bsandrs
Portsmouth, UK23,078 contributions
When we were there, we enjoyed an exhibition in a side room and the foyer area. We were unable to view the performance area as a rehearsal was taking place, but the staff member on the day said that, if there had been no rehearsal, then we could go in. On that basis you should be OK.
Sujata L
Croydon, UK4 contributions
is this place open tomor
KeeponPedaling
New York City, NY130 contributions
Sorry. Cannot help.
Absrap
London, UK
Hello does anyone know if the bathrooms have a point for a British electric shaver / toothbrush? Thanks
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- Wilton's Music Hall is open:
- Mon - Sat 17:00 - 23:00
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