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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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Cockpit – Review
Pros: Strong acting which created a present, dark and twisted atmosphere Cons: Some risky creative choices were made which didn’t quite land for me and seemed peculiar Best known for it’s miraculous ability to engage with both the twisted and…
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Legally Blonde – The Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
A fun, fabulous feelgood show that will take you waaaaay over your daily recommended dose of sugar.
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Breaking Out Season: Kiss Chase & Guy, The Bunker – Review
Pros: The second show, Guy, is enough to make the whole evening worthwhile Cons: With such contrast between the two shows, a question mark has to be put over the decision to schedule these on the same evening The Bunker’s…
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Henry – A Tudor Musical, Cecil Hepworth Playhouse – Review
Amateur in name only, this musical can’t fail to delight an audience seeking a night out without having to venture into central London.
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
A pleasant but not particularly memorable trip down musical theatre lane.
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Fragment, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A heartfelt portrait of young love, heartache, regrets and hope.
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H.R.Haitch, Union Theatre – Review
A right Royal romp through an alternative 2011, where prince-in-disguise Bertie and his fiancée, pub chef Chelsea, are about to turn Daily Express readers potty.
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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – Review
A toe-tapping musical adaptation of the iconic early noughties drag queen movie, with live music impressively integrated into the action.
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Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre – Review
Pros: Great comedy and a cracking list of musical numbers. Cons: There is a lot of set and sometimes the action feels a little cramped. First off, I should say that I enjoyed every minute of Strictly Ballroom The Musical; it is tip tip,…
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Free Solo, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
What looked a good concept on paper never really comes to life, the story lost in its efforts to be a musical.