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Kenneth More Theatre

📍 Ilford, Greater London

★4.6(649 Google reviews)

350-seat local theatre in Ilford presenting interactive Christmas pantomimes, children's holiday shows, and regular film screenings. Praised for clean facilities, welcoming staff, and affordable ticket prices.

✓ Interactive pantomimes✓ Clean facilities✓ Affordable tickets✓ Cast in audience✓ Holiday shows✓ 350-seat auditorium
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★★★★★Featured review by Abdul Aziz

Wonderful theatre, great seating, lovely staff. A real gem in the heart of Ilford town. Watched the Aladdin Pantomime and thoroughly enjoyed it. The price of the tickets were reasonable but the prices of food was slightly dear as one would expect. Nonetheless, a top venue, which is clean and well run. Highly recommended.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 4 and up seeking live theatre in east London. The interactive pantomimes stand out for younger children — cast members work the audience directly, which reviewers described as genuinely exciting rather than tokenistic. Ticket prices are accessible.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Christmas pantomime tickets sell quickly — book as soon as the season opens
⏰A multistorey car park is nearby when street parking in central Ilford is full
đŸŽŸī¸The cast enters the audience during pantomimes — front and middle stalls give the best interaction
🚗Clean toilets and well-maintained facilities throughout

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
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649 Google reviews

Interactive pantomime quality40%
Clean and well-maintained venue30%
Affordable ticket prices20%
Higher food and drink costs10%
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Abdul Aziz

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Wonderful theatre, great seating, lovely staff. A real gem in the heart of Ilford town. Watched the Aladdin Pantomime and thoroughly enjoyed it. The price of the tickets were reasonable but the prices of food was slightly dear as one would expect. Nonetheless, a top venue, which is clean and well run. Highly recommended.”

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Ahsan Shabbir

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Watched movie puss in the boots with family last week. The experience was great. Kids enjoyed the atmosphere and movie while having sweet pop corns. The staff greeted everyone with pleasant remarks and were very welcoming. Toilets were clean and well maintained.”

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Katthrine Singleton

2 years ago

★★★★★

“We saw Peter Pan Panto. It was amazing! We have seen many pantos at a range of venues and this is now my new favourite. The cast come out into to audience. Very interactive. Cheap tickets, cheap refreshments and clean toilets. Highly recommend.”

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Ash

a year ago

★★★★★

“Great local theatre with some excellent shows. Highly recommend the Christmas pantomime. A wide variety of shows to appeal to all demographics including many shows targeted towards children during holiday periods. Nearby parking can be an issue due to limited spaces but there is a multistorey car park a short walk away.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Kenneth More Theatre seats 350 in the main auditorium alongside a smaller studio space. Programming spans interactive pantomimes where cast members enter the audience, children's shows during school holidays, adult drama, and film screenings. The venue is consistently described as clean and well-maintained. Nearby multistorey parking covers the sparse street options in central Ilford. Food and drinks are available in the venue.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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