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

The_Little_Fellow

I haven't seen as many West End shows as I would have liked to have seen, but I have managed to see The Lion King 3 times. It blows me away. The music is just incredible!

I also saw Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg - amazing! Such a feel-good musical. Did anyone else see it with Whoopi?

kashlama

I've been to several operas at the London Coliseum in the last year. They sing in English with surtitles. This site won't let me post the web link for the Coliseum which is eno dot org.

It sounds expensive, but it's not. A balcony ticket will set you back up to £25 which is a bargain compared with West End musicals.

anna42hmr

phunkles wrote: »

Avenue Q - Had been wanting to see it for ages but made the mistake of taking oh's parents(who are theatre lovers) so sat there cringing trying not to giggle too loud (may have to revisit that one )

londons closing in october but is going on tour so you may want to see if its coming near you!

Fiasco55

Based on what is currently showing on the West End, I have seen and would recommend:-

• The Woman in Black
• The Lion King
• The 39 Steps
• Jeresy Boys
• Avenue Q
• Chicago
• Priscilla Queen of the Desert
• Sweet Charity

One's I thought were good but not fab

• Mamma Mia
• We will Rock You
• Grease
• The Mousetrap
• Oliver

One's I didn't rate and were very disappointed in

• Dirty Dancing
• Blood Brothers
• The Phantom of the Opera
• Wicked
• The Prisioner of Second Avenue

tinker15

I went to see Thriller Live a couple of weeks ago on a Lastminute.com deal - £26 meal & ticket. Fantastic value for the food and the show. My children did not know they were going to the theatre but absolutely loved everything about this show as all ages understand the music. It has a small cast but all excellent!

supercat92

Fame is good. Catch songs and a feel good production. Not sure if it still on. Worth checking out if u see that its on!!

deano23285

ive seen Blood Brothers, Oliver and We Will Rock You, loved them all, in fact i wanna see We will Rock you again as it was that good

danuk

Thriller Live and Chicago are the last two i watched would recommend both..

**curlywurly**

Great thread! It's old though - is anyone actually reading it?

Stealing Fiasco's format from above:

Based on what is currently showing on the West End, I have seen and would recommend:-

• Legally Blonde
• The Lion King
• Blood Brothers
• Jersey Boys
• Mamma Mia
• Priscilla
• Les Mis
• Sister Act
• Billy Elliott (but there is a lot of swearing in it)

One's I thought were good but not fab

• Dirty Dancing (it's rubbish really, but great for a girly night out)
• Phantom (I just don't get it)
• Oliver (the early 90s production was much better)
• Wicked (great show but forgettable songs)
• Stomp (not really a musical as such)

One's I didn't rate and were very disappointed in

• Grease
• Chicago

And I would add a list of shows I would like brought back!!!

* Miss Saigon
* Sunset Boulevard
* Joseph

frames1_uk

Just bought tickets to take my kids to We Will Rock You, having seen it before and absolutely loved it!

Have seen:

Woman in Black
Les Mis
Oliver
Phantom
Avenue Q

Loved them all!