Musicals
The triple-threat of music, dance and drama and another staple of the London theatre scene. There are plenty of musicals on the West End, but it’s the Off West End where you’ll find the new stuff, so don’t be afraid to jump in!
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Review: Beautiful Little Fool, Southwark Playhouse
A glossy musical biography that leaves a genuine 1920s tragedy unexplored by trading uncomfortable truths for banal, lazy storytelling.
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Review: Titanique, Criterion Theatre
A seriously silly but very funny, full on camp mashup of Celine Dion and Titanic the movie.
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Review: Top Hat the Musical, Lyceum Theatre
A tap-tastic adaptation of the classic RKO film, maintaining the 1930s style and authenticity without ever feeling dated.
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Review: Death of Gesualdo, St Martin-in-the-Fields
The otherworldly, hauntingly beautiful music of Gesualdo underscores a fascinating and impassioned presentation of his life story,
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Review: A Stan is Born, The Other Palace
An enlightening and often funny hour of manic gay-diva obsession and coming-out antics
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Review: Already Perfect, King’s Head Theatre
An energetic portrayal of the transition from gay conversion therapy to Broadway success, with lively songs in an inspired production
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Review: The Rocky Horror Show, Lyceum Theatre
A faithful rendition of this iconic show with excellent performances, delivering just what the audience demands and expects.
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Review: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Orange Tree Theatre
The Orange Tree's Young Company deliver strong performances in a full and sometimes visually overwhelming adaptation.
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Review: Boys in the Buff, Golden Goose Theatre
A cheeky, high-energy musical revue promoting body positivity, with strong performances and clever music, but with ultimately repetitive ideas.
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Review: The BFG, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
A hugely impressive adaptation with stunning puppetry, a delightfully witty script, brilliant effects, and fabulous performances.