I just saw Stockholm here on Saturday. Beautiful and intense piece of theatre, I highly recommend it. It explores love in it’s not so happy days. It’s around for one more weekend if you catch this review in time.

The theatre itself is quite small, so any seat in the house is good. Probably sitting halfway back from the stage is best, as the actors are still clear as a bell, but you’re not looking up at them. Though I hear that the online booking system doesn’t let you choose your seats. Despite being small, the production values for Stockholm at least were very high with quality sets and lighting.

We had a pre-show chocolate croissant and tea. I wasn’t expecting much, but the chocolate was nice and intense. They stop serving fancy coffees/drinks 30 minutes before the show, but you can still grab a quick cuppa. There aren’t too many seats upstairs near the bar, but there are more if you wander downstairs. Quite comfy little leather sofas upstairs.

Afterwards you can have a drink at the cafe or wander back to Swiss Cottage station (2 minute walk) and have one at the actual Swiss cottage. We saw several groups from the theatre sitting around discussing the play.

Great fringe theatre venue, featuring works by new or up-and-coming playwrights. Very comfortable seats, all seem to have a good view of the stage. Prices are quite a cut below the West End. The main space - the reception hall with a cafe/bar is newly refitted and exciting - lots of glass and metal. Interval drink selections include several wines by the glass; Roses are particularly favoured. Short walk from Swiss Cottage or slightly further form Finchley Road. Check website for current offerings.