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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Hilda and Virginia, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Both plays are sharply observed and well written but thank god for St. Hilda who lightened an otherwise sombre mood.
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Again, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A memorable and touching presentation of a broken family in which you'll find tiny mirrors of your own experience.
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Screaming Secrets, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
An hour and a half of claustrophobic family argument, peppered with strained witticisms.
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Bunny, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
This play beautifully examines the connections between race, class, and growing up in Luton.
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Six, Arts Theatre – Review
Six unheard stories from six women known only for their man. A fantastic tale of the six Queens history left behind.
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The Grinning Man, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A very funny, gruesomely gothic musical with great performances, costumes, set design, songs, puppetry, some drama, some romance, and even some social comment.
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The Twilight Zone, Almeida Theatre – Review
A mind-bending, imagination-blowing adaptation of the cult classic TV series, laced with humour and hidden depths; Suitable even for sci-fi refuseniks.
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The Woman in White, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
Our Verdict: One of the great Victorian stories is finally enhanced by song in this entertaining, revised musical.
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La Soirée, Aldwych Theatre – Review
Sheer breathtaking variety of wonderment that cannot fail to put a smile on your face.
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The End of History, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
This misguided attempt to write ‘the second-best historical musical in the West End’ falls flat overall.