West End/ SOLT venues
We’ve expanded our definition of West End to include those big venues that whilst not physically in the West End, budget wise are very similar. Think of places like Southbank Centre or Royal Albert Hall. Generally these are the venues that are members of the Society of London Theatre and eligible for all the big award ceremonies. Whilst we don’t attend lots of these shows, now and again it’s fun to savour the glitz and glamour they can offer.
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Review: Potted Panto, Garrick Theatre
Potted Panto is a marvellously inventive canter through the genre
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Apollo Theatre – Review
Totally feel good and guaranteed to make you feel fabulous!
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A Comedy About a Bank Robbery, Criterion Theatre – Review
Mischief Theatre’s third West End production is three years old tonight. From the team that brought us The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong comes another huge hit in the form of a farcical American crime caper.…
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Pickle Jar, Soho Theatre Upstairs – Review
An enjoyable show that tries to address serious topics in the #MeToo era, but it's hard to judge how well that message is received.
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Picasso’s Women, Gallery Different – Review
In the suggestive surroundings of the Gallery Different, three of Pablo Picasso's most influential muses offer an intimate portrayal of the man they loved and hated.
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Thriller Live, Lyric Theatre – Review
This energetic tribute to the King of Pop will have you dancing in your seat while wondering what happened to the actual Michael Jackson.
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Dust, Trafalgar 2 Studios – Review
Pros: A virtuoso performance from Milly Thomas both as writer and performer, easily holding the attention with the slightest glance or mannerism. Cons: A dissection of emotional frailties and dysfunctional relationships is often uncomfortable to watch. I had to steel…
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Broken Wings, Theatre Royal Haymarket – Review
Pros: A refreshingly strong storyline for a musical, with superb attention to detail and an excellent score. Cons: Although tuneful and pleasant, there are no real stand-out hit songs to make this production a truly great musical. The air conditioning…
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It Happened In Key West, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
A bizarre adaptation of a true story about stalking, illness, grave robbing, necrophilia and amateur mummification, done in the style of a light romantic musical. Utterly strange.
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The One, Soho Theatre – review
A powerful, witty and at times shocking dissection of a relationship.