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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The Sword and the Dope, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Fine performances are let down by a total mess of a show that can’t decide if it’s satire or pantomime and ends up being a sum of little parts that just can’t work together.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Lyric Theatre – Review
An enjoyable evening listening to a wide selection of songs from the Simon & Garfunkel back catalogue against a backdrop of scenes from the era.
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13 The Musical, Ambassadors Theatre – Review
A script that doesn’t take itself too seriously, catchy musical numbers and a formidable young cast all make for an enjoyable and heartwarming evening at the theatre.
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Prom Kween, Underbelly Cowgate – Review
A riotously fun crowd-pleaser which wraps glitter and fluff around an intelligent and utterly convincing message.
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The Adventures of Pinocchio, Ambassadors Theatre – Review
A brilliant cast of kids save the show from mediocrity.
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Evita, Phoenix Theatre – Review
Pros: Beautiful voices and some emotional scenes – this is a production where the women shine! Cons: A rushed plotline and poor sound design. It had been almost ten years since I last saw Evita, and with fond memories I was…
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Lovestuck, The Cockpit – Review
Featuring some outlandish plot devices that are lacking in depth, LoveStuck is certainly not a dull musical!
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The Marriage of Kim K, Arcola Theatre – Review
A mind-bending, thoroughly enjoyable romp through several centuries of music and marriage.
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Yank! A World War II Love Story, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
An excellent plot nearly gets buried under a bland song book, but powerful storytelling wins in the end.
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He Shoots! He Scores!, Above The Stag – Review
A boisterous musical with balls and a lot of heart!