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.
-
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s Globe
A well-known tale of fairies, weddings and mischief refreshed with song, glitter and bubble machines to instantly grasp the audience’s attention.
-
Review: Grace Pervades, Theatre Royal Haymarket
A poignant, visually rich sketch of nineteenth and twentieth century theatre.
-
Review: Ballet Nights 011 Convergence, Cadogan Hall
A dynamic, creative and energetic selection of music and dance from around the globe
-
Review: The Price, Marylebone Theatre
A superbly acted Arthur Miller masterclass in family tension, where the real price isn’t on anything in the attic.
-
Review: Don Quixote, Sadler’s Wells
A joyful and vibrant ballet romcom, set in the Spanish summer sun.
-
Review: We Caliban, Sadler’s Wells East
Jeyasingh’s contemporary dance interpretation of The Tempest is a tidal wave of interesting postcolonial ideas, but few reach the shore.
-
Review: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular, Dominion Theatre
Step (to the left) inside a joyful reality warp, where fans can revel in a shared obsession and celebrate diversity, inclusion and sexuality.
-
Review: The Centre Will Not Hold, Sadler’s Wells
A smorgasbord of dance styles makes for a great piece by Dorrance Dance Productions
-
Review: Avenue Q, Shaftesbury Theatre
Bold, brilliant and unexpectedly relatable, Avenue Q hilariously captures the absurd reality of adulthood.
-
Review: My First Ballet: Cinderella, Sadler’s Wells
A fabulous and fun opportunity for the very young to enjoy dance and design of the highest standard.