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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Review: Dear Evan Hansen, New Wimbledon Theatre
Incredible vocals and slick sets combine for an impressive show that unfortunately struggles to engage at times, with dated references and a convoluted plot.
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Review: Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners, Dominion Theatre
This celebration of folk band The Dubliners features enjoyable live performances of their music, but fails to go beneath the surface of one of Ireland’s most iconic acts.
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Review: Mary and the Hyenas, Wilton’s Music Hall
The life of iconic 18th century writer, philosopher and women's rights activist Mary Wollstonecraft is wonderfully brought to life by a soundtrack good enough to be a gig in its own right.
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Review: Rock of Ages, Lyceum Theatre Sheffield
Croft rocks Sheffield! An impressive and powerful, full-on production, full of energy, great music and lots of laughs.
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Review: Cry-Baby The Musical, Arcola Theatre
Satirical and silly, this musical embraces its own ridiculousness, delivering a hilarious and fun-filled evening.
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Review: Punk Off! The Sounds of Punk and New Wave, Dominion TheatreÂ
A nostalgic celebration of Punk and New Wave ‘greatest hits’ with some added narration and dance numbers. Exciting, energetic and fun.
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Review: Annie, The Montgomery – Sheffield
A thoroughly enjoyable production of this classic musical with fabulous performances from Annie and her fellow orphans.
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Review: It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad Madge, The Glitch
An experimental but sandy mess that proves using a loop pedal is harder than it looks.
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Review: White Rose: The Musical, Marylebone Theatre
Unfamiliar World War II story gets the musical treatment.
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Review: Blood Brothers, New Wimbledon Theatre
This timeless piece feels more relevant to modern audiences than ever before.