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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Briefs, London Wonderground – Review
A more entertaining, fun-loving, heart-warming summer’s evening show is hard to imagine. Get your mates together and get yourself along.
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Baila Brazil, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre – Review
Bursting with energy, this firecracker of a show brings an authentic taste of Brazil to London.
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Impossible, Noël Coward Theatre – Review
A different West End experience that will leave you speechless with hands open in unanswered disbelief – what just happened?!
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – Review
A funny if rather ridiculous show that’ll have you signing up for line dance classes as soon as you get home.
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As Is, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A fantastic, poignant portrayal of the AIDS crisis and those it affected. It is brilliantly written, incredibly deep and takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions.
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The Dreamers, St James Theatre – Review
A disappointing addition to a year of commemorative Great War plays. Might suit families with small children, but otherwise unsatisfying.
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1984, Playhouse Theatre – Review
A strong group of actors, fantastic medley of light, sound, video and the set itself make for an intriguing and unforgettable experience.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray, St James Studio – Review
Dorian’s story can teach us all a thing or two about the cult of youth.
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Stop! The Play, Trafalgar Studios – Review
An ode to that one awful play that every theatre practitioner or goer has been involved in or seen and hated,but has great stories to tell in the aftermath to make everyone laugh. A collation of all those stories for…
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The Beaux’ Stratagem, National Theatre – Review
With lots of laughs and superb production values this is a surprisingly relevant and very enjoyable show.