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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Interval So Far, The Cockpit – Review
A selection of the best of the company’s productions that’s mostly aimed at the fans. The talented performers make up somewhat for the lack of clarity.
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I Love You Because, Theatro Technis – Review
An admirable attempt at a West End-style musical production but with clear limitations in its narrative and technical aspects.
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Doctor Selavy’s Magic Theatre, New Wimbledon Studio – Review
Once you get past trying to figure out what’s going on, and instead just relish in the show’s wackiness and unpredictability, it becomes a highly enjoyable piece of musical theatre.
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Half A Person: My Life As Told By The Smiths, Kings Head Theatre – Review
Belying the show’s title, ‘Half a Person’ would appeal to not only Smiths fans, but also those not so familiar with their music.
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Shang-a-Lang, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A funny show with great acting and comic timing. Deals with coming to terms with ageing without sentimentality.
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Valley of Song: A Musical Romance, Finborough Theatre – Review
A very well performed, charming revival for the WW1 centenary that feels undeveloped.
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A Spoonful of Sherman, St James Theatre – Review
Enjoy schmaltzy songs, Dick Van Dyke and singing orangutans? Then indulge in a trip down memory lane and worship at the shrine of Sherman.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Theatre Royal Drury Lane – Review
A fantastic show with a vastly talented cast and toe-tapping tunes that will stick in your head for days.
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Lost Boy, Finborough Theatre – Review
A truly brilliant world premiere of this powerful musical, but don’t be surprised if you find yourselves having a few déjà vu moments.
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American Psycho, Almeida Theatre – Review
A thrilling, exciting and highly original musical which has far more depth than I remember from the film.