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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Unsigned, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A convincing coming of age story that is perhaps better suited to a screen than a stage.
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Bat Boy, The Musical, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Competent acting, compelling music, and high production values hold together a story that is at its best bizarre and at its worst manic and unpleasant.
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The Grand Tour, Finborough Theatre – Review
Complex, intriguing, serious yet witty. A complex musical that is definitely worth a watch.
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A Christmas Carol, Middle Temple Hall – Review
A magical show that’ll give you instant Christmas spirit!
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Nativity In Creakebottom, New Diorama Theatre – Review
This irreverent jolly on the birth of Jesus is laugh-out-loud funny, and was a great way to see in the Christmas period.
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Noel Coward’s Christmas Spirits, St James Studio – Review
The intimate setting of the St James Studio is ideal, with the audience engaged from the start. By the end, many members of the audience joined in with the finale We Wish you a Merry Christmas emphasising the production’s Christmas…
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Stick Man, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
A familiar story, perfect mix of music, movement and audience participation delivered by a talented cast make this a great performance for very young children.
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Apartment 40C, London Theatre Workshop – Review
You will struggle to keep the smile off your face after seeing this bittersweet, sensitive and heartfelt musical full of life, laughter and love.
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The Mikado, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
An enjoyable revival of an old classic with tunes you’ll be whistling on your way home, but definitely not everybody’s cup of tea.
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Wind in the Willows, The Vaudeville Theatre – Review
A seamless blend of music, dance and puppetry make this an elegant adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic.