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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Bad Jews, St James Theatre – Review
For a great laugh and exemplary ensemble work, don’t miss it!
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Ivy & Joan, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
These two unrelated one-acts focus on older women on the verge of huge life changes. Both pieces could have been more powerful as full-length plays, and the long monologues often come across as complaining.
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Eric and Little Ern, St James Theatre – Review
Not a story of Morecambe and Wise themselves, but more of a reflection on and reproduction of their comedy act. This is a pleasant and funny walk down memory lane.
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Sikes & Nancy, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A truly impressive and terrifying tour-de-force that shows off the power of the actor and the word. Fans of the Gothic should not miss it.
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Miss Havisham’s Expectations, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A brilliant performance but the poetic script is not quite enough to allow this show to take off.
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SIRO-A, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
A fun evening in the same vein as Stomp or the Blue Man Group, but with more technology.
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Wind in the Willows, The Vaudeville Theatre – Review
A seamless blend of music, dance and puppetry make this an elegant adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic.
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An Evening With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lancaster London Hotel – Review
Though at times overly reverent, this was an unforgettable and even inspirational experience.
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Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
Any fan of Jacques Brel’s music will enjoy this well performed revue of his songs, but it is unlikely to appeal to those that prefer light and frivolous music.
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The Trials of Oscar Wilde, Trafalgar Studios – Review
An important and educational piece. It somewhat lacked the panache expected for the stage.