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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Blueberry Toast, Soho Theatre – Review
An atmospheric play exploring contemporary themes of feminism and domesticity, that doesn’t make its point clearly enough.
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Tartuffe, Theatre Royal Haymarket – Review
Pros: Good to see a foreign language production in the West End Cons: A failure of common sense in the use of surtitles Molière’s Tartuffe on the West End stage. A story of bad faith and credulity for the age…
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Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre – Review
Pros: Great comedy and a cracking list of musical numbers. Cons: There is a lot of set and sometimes the action feels a little cramped. First off, I should say that I enjoyed every minute of Strictly Ballroom The Musical; it is tip tip,…
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Sh*t-faced Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
The funniest thing in London right now. One of those have-to-be-there experiences, so I urge you: go be there.
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The Gulf, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
An atmospheric, slow-paced look at a dysfunctional relationship.
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Mirrors, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Interesting and funny show about the oppressive beauty standards enforced upon women.
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Ruthless! The Musical, Arts Theatre – Review
A funny, irreverent and beautifully designed musical that pokes fun at other musicals.
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The Dog Beneath the Skin, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
This revival of a 1935 play can be better appreciated for its historical value, rather than its appeal to modern tastes.
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Glass Roots, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
Interesting questions raised about bullying and racism in this restaurant setting, but the actions were slightly repetitive and nothing is really resolved.
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Good Girl, Trafalgar Studios – Review
Pros: Cathartically brilliant! Cons: The only downside would be missing out on this performance. Following a winning streak at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017, Good Girl finally comes to London’s West End. Written and performed by Naomi Sheldon, this debut…