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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Dead In The Water, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
A good show with some catchy songs, but needs some streamlining to make the plot easier to follow.
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Dogfight, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A classic tale of young lives torn apart by a needless war with great songs to boot.
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The Girl in the Blue Coat, The Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
A charming love story with a classic story line of two women in love who are willing to take their fate into their own hands.
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Seth Rudetsky Deconstructing Broadway, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
The unconventional vehicle for this stand-up routine produces a memorable performance.
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When You Say Goodbye, London Theatre Workshop – Review
While rather short, the musical’s talented cast and strong score make it the perfect evening entertainment material for nostalgia-seeking theatre goers.
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San Domino, Arcola Theatre – Review
A strong cast delivers an inventive, engaging and truly interesting show.
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Porgy and Bess, Regents Park Open Air Theatre – Review
This production did more than justice to the classic tale of love and betrayal. Powerful and unsentimental with many memorable performances.
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Marry Me A Little, St James Theatre – Review
Sondheim aficionados will love this collection of rarely used pieces that all have the classic hallmark style of their celebrated creator.
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Dessa Rose, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A strong central cast ensures a sound delivery for this well-composed historic musical.
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Sensual Dreams, The Hippodrome Casino – Review
Tantalizing and titillating, Sensual Dreams lives up to its name in everyway. Beautiful to watch, but not quite as hard-core as some other cabaret performances. Reminiscent of a Cirque du Soleil.