A musical with a gentle charm, this may well entertain on a quiet Sunday afternoon, but it lacks the depth of the original book.

Hits all the right spots

Jack Holden’s creative tour de force Cruise returns to the West End

lovingly and skillfully performed

a fusion of contemporary and traditional Middle Eastern styles

Pros: A refreshingly strong storyline for a musical, with superb attention to detail and an excellent score. Cons: Although tuneful and pleasant, there are no real stand-out hit songs to make this production a truly great musical. The air conditioning was happily in full effect at the Theatre Royal Haymarket as I took my seat for the premiere of Broken Wings. Launching a new musical is always a calculated risk but the producers pull it off with relative ease in ...

A brilliant cast of kids save the show from mediocrity.

Boasts a crassness that is unmitigated by its entertainment value.

A romantic and exciting show about a silent star. A fun production with many different twists and turns throughout.

A dark and morally ambiguous new piece of musical writing is brought to life by starry performers in a small and intimate venue.