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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The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Lyric Theatre – Review
An enjoyable evening listening to a wide selection of songs from the Simon & Garfunkel back catalogue against a backdrop of scenes from the era.
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13 The Musical, Ambassadors Theatre – Review
A script that doesn’t take itself too seriously, catchy musical numbers and a formidable young cast all make for an enjoyable and heartwarming evening at the theatre.
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The Adventures of Pinocchio, Ambassadors Theatre – Review
A brilliant cast of kids save the show from mediocrity.
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Evita, Phoenix Theatre – Review
Pros: Beautiful voices and some emotional scenes – this is a production where the women shine! Cons: A rushed plotline and poor sound design. It had been almost ten years since I last saw Evita, and with fond memories I was…
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Flood, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
An engaging and amusing story about five friends at different stages of ‘flying the nest’ of their home town.
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Thirsty!, Brasserie Zedel – Review
Pros: Great songs, smart jokes, no fillers Cons: It’s only on for three days Thirsty! is Tori Scott’s London debut and she makes quite an entrance. Already a sellout at go-to cabaret venue Joe’s Pub in New York, I’m sure…
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Disco Pigs, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A high energy production with excellent movement, staging and good performances, Disco Pigs is an excellent revival of a one of a kind play.
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Yank! A World War II Love Story, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
An excellent plot nearly gets buried under a bland song book, but powerful storytelling wins in the end.
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Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
A funny and somewhat educational course in British culture during WW2, featuring a fair bit of audience participation along the way.
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Macbeth, St Paul’s Church – Review
The Scottish Play with a surreal sci-fi costume twist. Just seven actors tackle the many gory roles, dashing between indoor and outdoor stage areas. The setup is possibly too unorthodox for Shakespeare traditionalists, but it’s invigorating for the rest of…