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Day & Night: Round up Witness for the Prosecution Crime and punishment. Truth and lies. It’s no wonder Agatha Christie’s thrilling courtroom drama, which premiered in London’s West End in 1953, is still captivating audiences today. When Christie adapted her original story, she shifted the focus almost exclusively to the Old Bailey courtroom. Here, Lucy Bailey’s production has the gift of being in the main chamber of London County Hall. Big, austere and grand, it’s the perfect setting for the legal theatrics of Christie’s forensically precise plotting. Some audience members are even addressed as the jury. Leonard Vole is accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth. Could he convince us, the jury, of his innocence? The cast have a lot of fun with their characters and deliver a strong presence on stage, which not only helps you to feel fully immersed in the courtroom setting, but also feeds your feelings of suspicion and confusion throughout. Witness for the Prosecution is a story of justice, passion and betrayal, made all the more vivid for playing out in the atmospheric setting of a real courtroom. It all adds up to a thrilling and fun night out. www.witnesscountyhall.com Heliot Steak House Heliot steak house is located in the Hippodrome Casino immediately off Leicester Square in the bustling heart of London. Built at the turn of the 20th century, it was originally used for circus and music performances. Over the course of the last century its been a theatre, a nightclub and finally in 2013 was tastefully refurbished and re purposed as a Casino. The restaurant is located in what would be the circle seating area of your typical west end theatre (accessible by going through the main casino floor). This gives the restaurant a unique atmosphere with tables set on various tiers overlooking the main playroom of the Casino. As the name suggests, the steaks are the main attraction here and the Rib eyes we tried were of the highest quality and cooked to perfection. The range of sides here was impressive with hand cut fries that were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with truffle and parmesan giving them an indulgent twist. The mac & cheese was also satisfying, with the addition of a duck egg and black truffle making things even more decadent. The seasonal greens gave us the delusion of healthy balance. The food at Heliot Steak House is delicious. Yes, inside a casino may be a bit dark for a summer evening, but if you fancy a casual post-work dinner or a pre-theatre treat then it’s worth checking out for the fun, glamorous atmosphere. And the steaks really are some of the best we’ve had in a while. What are you waiting for! www.hippodromecasino.com/restaurant-barslounges/

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