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New Moon is nothing if not an international advertisement for the hungry virtues of virginity and young people can’t get enough of it
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Theatre
A smart, prickly and rewarding view of sexual and emotional confusion
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Kitchen W8 is a bargain for this area, if such sophistication is what you crave
Kitchen W8
Too long and drawn out but very entertaining with excellent special effects
This is a peculiar play and does not work for me. Some of it is very funny but there are real flaws
Alex has a strong powerful voice and was faultless, she is far better now than she was on the X-Factor
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Phone: 020 8682 8940
Website: http://www.thebedford.co.uk
Extra info:
Food - L till 3pm (Sun L till 5pm), D till 10pm, Sat l till 3.30
Good for: Traditional pub, DJ, Live music.
If you want full-on entertainment, noise and activity look no further: The Bedford
The Bedford is big. In another world it could be an army barracks.
A huge slab of a building containing a ballroom, a theatre, umpteen function rooms various bars - of course - stairs, half landings and various mysterious doors.
A bar tender could probably work downstairs and never meet the upstairs employees.
And this is so much more than just a place to drink in - although the choice isn't bad with up to half a dozen real ales promised and food is available.
There was a play on in the theatre the night we were in and regular comedy and cabaret nights are on offer, too.
Young, vibrant and lively is, for once, an accurate description - and although we are not quite sure why, it seems to be summed up by the bicycles double and triple banked and chained to the railings outside.
Not a place for the quiet contemplative pint and a relaxed chat but if you want full-on entertainment, noise and activity look no further.
NEAREST STATION: Balham station
FEATURES: Real ale - regular guest beers, dog friendly, function room available, live music, cabaret and comedy, separate theatre, Sky TV (big screen)
Details are correct at the time of publication - please check with venue before booking.
