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 Beautiful Game, Union Theatre – Review
A show that captures the youthful exuberance and struggles of growing up in The Troubles but with some weak writing and music.
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Finian’s Rainbow, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
A lovely show, although the ludicrous plot, including pantomime villains and leprechauns, is hard to embrace. The audience, which had a very wide age range from the very young (including a baby), loved it.
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Once We Lived Here, King’s Head Theatre – Review
This show offers an authentic message about life in the Australian outback but fails to deliver escapism.
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Momo, Greenwich Theatre – Review
This existential musical does not live up to its potential.
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Honk!, The Intimate Theatre – Review
A great family musical, much like a summer pantomime. It’s music and lyrics are done justice by the Finchley and Friern Barnet Operatic Society however there is room for improvement for this gang.
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Thérèse Raquin, Finborough Theatre – Review
This radical adaptation of Zola’s dark and shocking masterpiece is brimming with derailed passion, haunting criminality and withering comedy. Fans of the novel and the play should see this version.
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Ordinary Days, London Theatre Workshop – Review
If you are a fan of (Broadway) musicals performed lovingly and skilfully this will be right up your street.
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Urinetown, St. James Theatre – Review
Urinetown brings to life a dystopian future in superb neo-noir steampunk style - a cult theatrical classic in the making.
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Ushers: The Front Of House Musical, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
This production is everything a musical should be and more. A cheeky take on the life behind the scenes at a West End theatre; a must see for even the most reluctant musical goer. A fantastic night out.
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Hero, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
The makings of a good show are definitely here, but the execution is lacking.