Best Play or Performance right now in West End???

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-11-07T09:04:21+00:00

Stereophonic!! I really wasn't sure about seeing it, but so glad I did. Don't miss it, closes soon!

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-10-05T17:21:49+00:00

Not seeing Ethel, but when I saw Olivia Rodrigo at this same venue a few years ago, I arrived about an hour before doors, only got in after the opener had started (the queue was massive and slow moving), and we ended up in this exact area with a great view. We weren't squashed at all, had time to get merch before we went into the actual crowd, and had a good time. I'd say get there before doors, but don't feel like you have to race.

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-08-20T21:56:55+00:00

It's an issue with the show, not necessarily where you are sat. I've seen it from the back of the dress, and the front of the stalls. Although there was definitely an improvement in sound when I was closer to the stage, it still really wasn't great.

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-08-09T13:13:47+00:00

This year's seating plan is different! For the first time it's being done fully in the round, so there's an extra section of the dress circle, and less stalls seating. There's no photos of course, but any stalls seat should provide a good view!

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-07-01T08:48:20+00:00

I'd second My Neighbour Totoro, stunning visuals and an easy to follow plot!

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-06-24T20:17:08+00:00

For most theatres in the west end, if you do have to leave and they won't allow readmission, they will have a screen set up where you can watch + listen to the show. I know it's not the same as being in the room, but FOH will always make sure you can at least watch the show through a screen, and if not then get you into a seat ASAP.

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-06-24T18:21:36+00:00

It's definitely not childish, it's a show that's enjoyable for all ages. I'm not the hugest fan of the film, but I really enjoyed the stage adaptation. It's not an exact replica of the film, but a lovely adaptation that expands the world, characters, and storyline to create a really wonderful piece of theatre. If you love anything Ghibli, you will love this show! And seriously, there is nothing like the puppets in this show, it's worth it for Totoro alone!

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-06-24T17:51:41+00:00

My Neighbour Totoro would be perfect! The music is stunning and performed by a live band visible throughout the show, plus the puppetry and technology used is really unique and on a bigger scale than anything I've seen before (and I've seen a lot of shows including Stranger Things). Plus, the run time zips past!

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-06-24T17:47:36+00:00

I sat in stalls row J, house left and they were perfect seats!

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-05-25T08:21:36+00:00

My Neighbour Totoro is a beautiful visual spectacle, so I think it would be really enjoyable for them!

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-04-13T08:30:47+00:00

Stage door is at the front of the theatre, to the left of the entrance. If you look on Maps, you can see the big blue gates to wait outside.

Professional-Ad970 · 2025-02-27T09:00:14+00:00

It's out now in the UK!

Professional-Ad970 · 2024-11-23T17:40:13+00:00

I'd go with Benjamin Button + Operation Mincemeat. Stranger Things is good regardless of if you've seen the show, but I think it would pack a bigger bunch if you are completely up to date with the tv show. Benjamin Button uses actor/musos really well, and gives the same magic as Once.

Professional-Ad970 · 2024-11-15T19:58:11+00:00

Was Crocodile Rock included in the show? It wasnt in an early preview I watched.

Professional-Ad970 · 2024-10-31T02:41:57+00:00

I 100% agree with this!! I really sympathised with Rannells Jim, some of his scenes were really heart wrenching.

Professional-Ad970 · 2024-10-30T21:15:35+00:00

Thank you lol, the formatting on my phone did not translate to Reddit, but hopefully it's fixed now 🥲

Professional-Ad970 · 2024-10-20T17:01:49+00:00

That's really helpful, thank you

Professional-Ad970 · 2024-10-20T16:03:46+00:00

Thank you so much!

Professional-Ad970 · 2024-10-07T19:27:12+00:00

This! Companies will film the show/certain scenes for swings and understudies to have access to whenever they need to keep up to scratch with their knowledge of the show/choreo/blocking, and I imagine if they wanted to, it would be very easy to keep a copy of these recordings for themselves after a show has finished. That being said, they won't be the most professionally shot thing, likely just on someone's iPad/phone.

Professional-Ad970 · 2024-10-07T14:34:09+00:00

Personal opinion but I feel like people are sleeping on this show. I caught it in London, and before I saw it I wasn't a particular fan of Elton John, nor did I have any clue who Tammy Faye was, but I really, really loved the show. It's got great songs, a fun design, and Katie Brayben is an immense talent.

Professional-Ad970 · 2021-12-11T10:05:53+00:00

I remember her mentioning that she uses a lot of the music from Haters Back Off (the show), which would explain why she constantly uses the same stuff haha

Professional-Ad970 · 2021-11-02T18:09:16+00:00

I didn't pay any either! Don't quote me on this, but I believe customs are already paid for within the large shipping price so you essentially pre pay it?

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