What West End / London show's have you enjoyed?

LilacLillie

I was wondering what people think of the West end show's they have seen.
Last week I went to see 'Blood Brother's', not from choice, had £70 of theatre vouchers and at the TKTS office that was what was available then & there.
I was pleasantly surprised!

It's all about personal choice, but it got me thinking about having a thread telling each other what we thought of a show AND if we thought it was good value for money (or not).

Last night I went to see a local production at the 'Theatre Royal' Stratford E15, called ' The Great Extension'.
It wasn't great, bit dated but topical I guess.
Years ago they put on great shows, two come to mind as outstanding 'Steaming' and 'On your way Riley'.
Just Googled them 1981 and 1982............OMG!!!!

I saw (embarrassed to admit :embarasse ), 'The Rat Pack' 9 times last time around and have booked to see it, this time round, next Thursday.
Hated 'Phantom of the Opera', my dil favorite of all time

So................What is your 'must see', 'don't see', favorite, best value, recommended show/s?
Have you been surprised/dissapointed by a show you've looked forward to?
LL

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Casperthefriendlyghost

Hi LilacLillie

I've been to see La Cage Aux Folles 8 times in the last month, but then again from looking at my avatar it's pretty obvious why lol. It is a fantastic show, the cast are great and it's such fun, they all fit together so well.

I also went to see Blood Brothers under duress, but absolutely loved it, my brother was shot and killed 9 years ago and I found it very moving and so well done.

The Lion King, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliott, Chicago and Priscilla are all fabulous and you leave feeling amazing. I watched Grease but found it to be very amateurish and not very good.

I love the west end and the shows are great. A fantastic place to live and so much to do!

Cheers
Casper
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LilacLillie

A recommendation already
I have booked to see La Cage Aux Folles on 3rd Dec:
Lastminute.com last week, tickets for a tenner!
It seems for the same reason as you...................
LL

Casperthefriendlyghost wrote: »

Hi LilacLillie

I've been to see La Cage Aux Folles 8 times in the last month, but then again from looking at my avatar it's pretty obvious why lol. It is a fantastic show, the cast are great and it's such fun, they all fit together so well.

I also went to see Blood Brothers under duress, but absolutely loved it, my brother was shot and killed 9 years ago and I found it very moving and so well done.

The Lion King, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliott, Chicago and Priscilla are all fabulous and you leave feeling amazing. I watched Grease but found it to be very amateurish and not very good.

I love the west end and the shows are great. A fantastic place to live and so much to do!

Cheers
Casper
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lynzpower

I dont go anywhere near enough I live in walking distance of Covent garden Im ashamed!

However we got free tickets to the Lion King and totally were blown away with it- would recommend it to anyone- we were v naysayer before we went, amazed when we came out.

OH seems to have a problem with the theatre :rolleyes: seems to think people might question his masculinity if he goes :rolleyes: Anyone experienced this

purple12

I went to see Hairspray yesterday with 11 year old girl. We had a wonderful time. Very entertaining and certainly feel-good.

LilacLillie

My DH falls asleep at the Opera.
The only one he stays awake throughout is Madam Butterfly, then moans the last production was a better one.
LL

Casperthefriendlyghost

LilacLillie wrote: »

A recommendation already
I have booked to see La Cage Aux Folles on 3rd Dec:
Lastminute.com last week, tickets for a tenner!
It seems for the same reason as you...................
LL

Hi LilacLillie

So pleased that you're going to watch LCAF but JB is only in it until the 28th November, that evening will be his last show, and on the 20th November he's doing Children In Need so he won't be performing that night either. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. "goes and hides in a corner"

Cheers
Casper
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lizzie_dripping

I have seen Hairspray twice and thoroughly recommend it.

I have heard good things about Jersey Boys as well.

BillTrac

purple12 wrote: »

I went to see Hairspray yesterday with 11 year old girl. We had a wonderful time. Very entertaining and certainly feel-good.

We went yesterday as well (matinee) and I thought it was the worst show I have ever seen. It may have been that because we were in the fourth row we were too, too close. I am glad you enjoyed it, but it honestly left me cold. The oh didn't enjoy it either. I didn't know the story before, and felt it was too manic, too many people on stage and just wasn't very well choreographed or acted. And as for the "ad-lib" section, well they have been doing th show for a while now, why would they suddenly come up with throw away one-liners? Would never recommend it to anyone, although it got a standing ovation which made me wonder if I was watching the same show!

Went to see Jersey Boys the other week, after first seeing it in Vegas, and it was better in London. The audience was into it from the beginning.

Blood Bros - seen 20+ times!
Les Mis - seen 14 times
39 Steps - very good
Woman in Black -very good
Spamalot was great
Grease - great for a laugh
Billy Elliot - very good
Mamma Mia - very good for the music(my early years...lol)

I am quite willing to try anything to do with the theatre(otherwise why would I go to see Hairspray - OHs suggestion)

I suppose soem shows appeal to people whereas some don't. Again, I am glad you enjoyed it, I really felt we were in the minority.

LilacLillie

OH-NO!
What a doughnut I am and you a bearer of such awful news!
At least I won't cry when I get there...................I'm doing that now
LL

Casperthefriendlyghost wrote: »

Hi LilacLillie

So pleased that you're going to watch LCAF but JB is only in it until the 28th November, that evening will be his last show, and on the 20th November he's doing Children In Need so he won't be performing that night either. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. "goes and hides in a corner"

Cheers
Casper
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codo

I'm thinking of taking the kids to Wicked (cheap tickets on lastminute.com). Has anyone seen this show or what would you recommend for kids.

Thanks