Myrto

I second the suggestion for Sarastro's. It's got a lot of personality, it satisfies the requirement for Ethnic food (being Turkish) and also on Mondays and Sundays there is live opera (singers come in and sing for practise) which I haven't been to but have heard is amazing. Here's the website http://www.sarastro-restaurant.com

Nikki

Thanks for the great ideas. Really looking forward to it.

SB_Travlr

We went to the Globe in May to see Romeo and Juliet. I didn't think the production itself was outstanding, though some cast members were excellent. But it is a truly unique experience and setting, and we really enjoyed it. It helped that it was a beautiful evening, and we had great seats in the middle gallery (close to the stage). We bought the tickets online <http://www.shakespeares-globe.org/> -- they were sold out on the Tuesday night we were there.

A Fodorite suggestion for an early dinner in the vicinity was the restaurant on 7th floor of the Tate Modern (right next to the Globe) with spectacular views over the river. Food was very good, and we got out early enough to catch the pre-theatre lecture.

Last time we went to a play in the Theatre district, we ate at Rules. Fab sticky toffee pudding amongst other good things, and a very historic restaurant with good deals for pre-theatre dining. You could think of it as English Ethnic, maybe?!!

tom42

I really enjoyed Jerry Springer. It was not only very funny but the performers were excellent singers and the lead was a dead ringer for Jerry. That being said, I think you made the right choice in passing on it since you're traveling with your kids. While I am sure the language is nothing that they haven't heard, it may have been a little uncomfortable for you to watch it with them, especially if they are younger children.

ctkathy

Saw Jerry Springer last week. Tickets readily available on discount and theatre maybe 1/2 full. I thought it was never going to end. Did enjoy a nice pre-theatre dinner at The Ivy a very short walk away. Our hotel reserved less than two weeks in advance for us. Food excellent and you can order anything from a hamburger to a full meal.

Enjoyed desserts at Sarastro another evening after Marriage of Figaro. Decor was more amazing than the food.

msdonut

Continued thanks for the dining recommendations. Anyone here seen the show We Will Rock You with Queen music? Love to hear what you have to say.

Laurie

We attended "We Will Rock You" with our two teenagers last June. It was great! I really enjoyed hearing all the music from Queen. The show has a lot of energy! The acting was good and there was a pretty good storyline.

There was alot of "British" humor in it. It was very funny! My family really enjoyed "We Will Rock You".

Elizabeth

1. restaurants near theatres: suggest you get a copy of Time Out London and look at the theatre listings: some London theatres have restaurants in them and I think it's fun & festive as well as convenient to eat there before the show. Or have half your dinner anyhow, like soup or something.

2. If you go to the Royal National Theatre on the South Bank there are resturants and cafes in the complex. Nearby there is a nice informal cafe in the Royal National (or something ) Film Center.

3. Asian restaurants seem to stay open later. I've eaten several times at Malabar Junction, on Great Russell Street, Indian, which I like a lot. I usually stay near there so I zip back there after shows. They'll usually let you in up to at least 11. I love the place & the food & the people who run it. Keralan.