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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From Here to Eternity , Shaftesbury Theatre – Review
Harvey’s direction may lack a bit of punch but it delivers a tremendous amount of fun and frolics. Brilliant, good-feel, swinging musical.
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
All-out family fun! Keeps to the standard of the original, but provides the added benefit of live performances.
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Divas Unsung, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
A mixed evening and probably most appreciated by die-hard musical fans.
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Another Way, The Cockpit – Review
Leave your cynicism at the door and enjoy this fun and heart-warming new musical. It’s a treat the West End can’t match.
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Camden Fringe: Four Femmes on the Thames, Canal Cafe Theatre
For lovers of musical theatre and cabaret, the Four Femmes on the Thames deliver a joyful evening of hilarious musical numbers.
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The Great Gatsby Musical, Riverside Studios
While the production provides an enjoyable viewing experience, it being a musical adds nothing to Gatsby as a story.
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Hutch, Riverside Studios
Joe Evans Directed by Linnie Reedman ★★★ Pros: An interesting story and the music, costumes and set really evoke the atmosphere of the time. The Halbwelt Kultur troupe of chorus girls are a definite highlight– they are fab! Cons: The…
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The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre
A brilliant show from start to finish.
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Let it Be, Prince of Wales Theatre
A fun night out, and some ear candy.
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Sweeney Todd the Musical, Adelphi Theatre
Libretto by Hugh Wheeler, based on the play by Christopher BondMusic & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimDirected by Jonathan Kent★★★★ Pros: Musicals as they should be; fantastic lead performances, great music and no overbearing set or special effects. Cons: A couple…