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: Beauty and the Beast, London Palladium
A high intensity, full-on production that might please the kids but is definitely starting to feel dated.
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Review: Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, Underbelly Earls Court
A fun musical with a fantastic cast, but it’s let down by sound issues on the night, making lyrics hard to decipher.
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Review: Massaoke – Sing The Musicals, Clapham Grand
A spectacular celebration of show tunes, and a safe space to channel your inner Elphaba, Fantine or even Baloo.
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Review: Operation Mincemeat, Riverside Studios
Joyful slapstick parody musical about a WW2 intelligence operation, romping through so many genres you’ll get dizzy.
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Review: Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera], Park Theatre
Classic Harry Hill - funny, surreal and clever.
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Review: We Will Rock You, New Wimbledon Theatre
Classic Queen songs bless a fun fantasy with an outstanding soundtrack.
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Review: Soho boy, The Drayton Arms Theatre
A compelling storyline and loveable protagonist.
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Review: Chicago, New Wimbledon Theatre
A sizzling hot musical
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Review: Lift, Southwark Playhouse
delivered beautifully in a musical form
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Review: For You, I’d Wait, Turbine Theatre
A contemporary rock musical that shakes rattles and rolls