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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David Hoyle: Diamond, Soho Theatre – Review
An explosion of energy, glitz, dance and drama which provides an interesting exploration into LGBT history and social inequality.
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The Red Lion, Trafalgar Studios – Review
The relationship between three sad, slightly shady characters, their interactions with each other and with the soccer club they are all passionate about in their own way. A very funny insight into locker room shenanigans in the lower leagues.
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Cookies, Theatre Royal Haymarket – Review
The result of excellent script-writing matched with a visually stunning set, Cookies thinks about the rapidly- changing technological scene, and how it is affecting our young people and their relationships in the 21st century.
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Sea of Troubles, Clore Studio Royal Opera House – Review
Not only a celebration of MacMillan and his work, but also of drama and exceptional dancing.
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The Toxic Avenger, Arts Theatre – Review
With a killer soundtrack and a talented cast, this is a surprisingly sweet and daftly hilarious musical.
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Graeme of Thrones, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
Although predictable and lacking in subtlety, it’s still great fun both for the audience and cast.
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Le Grand Mort, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A shocking interaction between two desperate men, but it falls short of Stephen Clark’s new text.
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Romantic Revolution, London Palladium – Review
A unique evening at the theatre. The objective of bringing ballet to a more diverse audience is achieved, but possibly at the expense of a well put-together evening.
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The Existence Formula, Tristian Bates Theatre – Review
A meditation on the riddle of existence presented through the mouths of various characters as well as physical theatre.
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The Knowledge – Charing Cross Theatre, Review
A treat for lovers of London, with beautifully observed characters and situations. Although the plot feels sleepy at times, the contemporary relevance makes it compelling.