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

scurr

Wicked is an abs amazing show. I teach 9 year olds and turned it into the central theme I taught everything around for a whole term. Without exception the class was totally fascinated and desperate to do more with the story. They're now very keen to go to see the show - but I ain't taking them !

My daughter (11) loves the show too - we're going to see it again in Jan for the 3rd time! The cheap seats are fine - we've been in the stalls in the £20 seats and could see everything. Next time we're paying more and sitting at the front in the circle - can't wait!!

mollycat

Hi, apologies but can i highjack this thread slightly?
Coming down for a week in november and will want to see "The mousetrap".
Is it best/ necessary to book tickets now online, or can we simply buy at box office on the day?
Cheers.
ps Of the plays mentioned so far, i would have to see my favorites are Woman in Black, (SO scary!!!) and Blood Brothers.

karenccs67

For my 40th, OH and I went to see Joseph when Lee Mead was in it. We had V.I.P. tickets which meant we had our own butler for the evening, a private room (Andrew Lloyd Webbers room at the theatre), champagne and canapes, gift bags and programmes and after met Lee. A birthday never to be forgotten.

tanith

I'd recommend Mama Mia too.. thoroughly enjoyed it....

p00hsticks

mollycat wrote: »

Coming down for a week in november and will want to see "The mousetrap".
Is it best/ necessary to book tickets now online, or can we simply buy at box office on the day?

We went back in April (on a Tuesday evening I think) and it was only about 25% full so I don't think you'd have a problem buying on the day. There don't seem to be any discounted tickets around for it.

We really enjoyed the play - not much legroom though - luckily there were plenty of empty seats so we could spread ourselves out a bit...

notsayingaword

Loved Les Miserables, We Will Rock You and Miss Saigon (years ago) - was in the 2nd row for Miss Saigon being choked by dry ice but you could see the holes in the girls' stockings and it all added to the atmosphere.

We wanted to book for Dreamboats and Petticoats but a touring version came to a local theatre and I was so glad I hadn't paid silly prices to see it in London. It was diabolical, full of reality show rejects who couldn't act or sing! The second half was definitely better - after a few large glasses of wine during the interval! :rolleyes:

LilacLillie

I think kids would quite like 'Stomp', not the little ones though.
Maybe from 8 or 9yrs??
Its fun watching and listening to the racket!
LL

codo wrote: »

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

LilacLillie

Think I'd buy tickets in advance after seeing the prices the ticket booths were selling at last weekend.
I only went to use my tokens and thought they were a rip off only aimed at tourists.
I usually buy cheap tickets off lastminute.com and so far never had bad seats.
LL

mollycat wrote: »

Hi, apologies but can i highjack this thread slightly?
Coming down for a week in november and will want to see "The mousetrap".
Is it best/ necessary to book tickets now online, or can we simply buy at box office on the day?
Cheers.
ps Of the plays mentioned so far, i would have to see my favorites are Woman in Black, (SO scary!!!) and Blood Brothers.

InaPickle

I saw Wicked (a friend bought the ticket) and it was really pretty darn good. I would recommend it for someone with children more, I guess, but the production quality was really high, and the cast very good.

The same weekend I also saw 'Waiting for Godot' with Ian McKellen. Patrick Stewart should have been there as well, but he was ill (*sob*), but it was still the single best piece of theatre I have ever seen: superb stage design, fantastic cast...I don't think it's still on, but if it is and you can go, get thee to the theatre, why woulds't thou watch a play inferior?!

BillTrac

mollycat wrote: »

Hi, apologies but can i highjack this thread slightly?
Coming down for a week in november and will want to see "The mousetrap".
Is it best/ necessary to book tickets now online, or can we simply buy at box office on the day?
Cheers.
ps Of the plays mentioned so far, i would have to see my favorites are Woman in Black, (SO scary!!!) and Blood Brothers.

I always look at what TKTS are charging/have available. Although after yesterday I might try the theatre involved to get cheaper seats a bit further back...lol:rotfl:

LilacLillie, I don't suppose you bought a programme? I was wondering who the girl was who played Amber. She looked familiar but I haven't a clue where from and Google shows a different girl to her.