The City Adventurers headed to the Battle Proms at Hatfield House. While the attraction was seeing and hearing the massed cannons there was so much more to see. Cavalry through the ages. A Spitfire fly past. A display by the Red Devils. Most people set up camp with their picnics but there were food and … More Battle Proms 2026
This year the City Adventurers have visited a range of different theatrical productions. Some have been big productions in London’s West End, while some have been smaller productions. Others have been local theatres. Some have been fantastic. Some not so good. But it’s always been a great time, especially when sharing the experience with friends. … More All the worlds a stage…..
If you’re looking for a night at the theater that feels less like a traditional play and more like an opulent invitation into a world of pure imagination, look no further than Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary 2001 film, the stage adaptation takes everything that made the story iconic—the star-crossed lovers, the … More Spectacle, Glitz, and Glory: Why Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a Must-See
Before the late 16th century, London’s theater scene was a nomadic one. Actors performed wherever they could—inn courtyards, college halls, and private homes. That changed in 1576 when James Burbage and John Brayne built “The Theatre” in Shoreditch, London’s first purpose-built playhouse. By the 1580s, a rising star named William Shakespeare had joined the resident … More From Midnight Heists to Masterpieces: The Birth of The Globe
Wouldn’t it be great to escape to the Greek island of Skopelos to dance, dine and have the time of your life? That’s just what the City Adventurers did when they joined a group of AGTO members for a visit to Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2. Whether you’re an ABBA fan or not, Mamma … More Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2
The lights of Broadway (on London’s West End) was the next theatre stop for the City Adventurers. This time we were seeing a musical. The Producers is playing at the Garrick Theatre. Named after the great 18th-century actor David Garrick, this theatre is an intimate jewel box tucked away on Charing Cross Road. Its relatively small … More The Producers at the Garrick Theatre
The City Adventurers headed to Soho Place, to see The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, a chilling dive into the world of espionage. Opened in 2022, @sohoplace is the first new West End theatre built in over 50 years. It is a state-of-the-art “theatre-in-the-round,” meaning the audience surrounds the stage on all sides. … More The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at Soho Place
In the heart of London’s West End, the Aldwych Theatre is currently playing host to Shadowlands, a production that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally devastating. Opened in 1905, the Aldwych is a Grade II listed building designed by the legendary theatre architect W.G.R. Sprague. It stands as a beautiful example of Edwardian architecture, featuring … More Shadowlands at Aldwych Theatre
A number of the City Adventurers headed to The President Hotel for the Group Travel World awards night in November 2025. Not only were we going to a prestigious awards ceremony, but we were going to experience the award-winning Faulty Towers Dining Show, that is based on the iconic BBC comedy series. History It’s officially … More Faulty Towers Dining Show……and the Group Travel World Awards
Ever feel the urge to unleash your inner Indiana Jones? Do you often find yourself solving the crime before the TV detectives? My fellow City Adventurers and I live for these moments. We’ve lost count of the times we’ve “saved the world,” whether it’s through a high-stakes escape room or a Doctor Who-themed adventure. We’ve … More The Unofficial Guide to Being a City Adventurer