Richmond Theatre

You've wandered down to the Theatre on the Green—that's what locals call it—and suddenly you're standing in front of this beautiful Grade II-listed Victorian playhouse that's been pulling in crowds since 1899. The red-brick facade on Little Green is charming without being saccharine, and inside it's all ornate plasterwork and good sightlines from basically anywhere you sit. Whether you're catching a touring production fresh from the West End, settling in for a ballet evening, or laughing through a stand-up show, there's something genuinely special about theatres of this vintage. It's the kind of place where you bump into neighbours and friends, where the programmes cost a couple of quid, and where you actually feel like you're part of something rather than just consuming entertainment.