Theatre
Reviews and Recommendations.
The
LondonVisions team theatre recommendations and personnal reviews are below. They
are personal reviews of theatre shows that the team has seen. Recommended shows
are ones not to be missed!
The Lion King - Highly Recommended *****
The visuals of this show will blow you away as will the score. Stunning scenery transports you to the African plans but the amazing puppetry costumes really steel the show. One for all the family with charm and warmth that will delight even the most hardened theatre critic. Most people will be familiar with some if not all of the score written by Elton John and Tim Rice but to hear it live on stage really brings it to life.
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We Will
Rock You -
Highly
Recommended *****
If you are a fan of Queen
or even if you are not, this show is not to be missed, it is great! All the top
Queen songs are included and the story strings them all together very well. I
thought that no one else could do Queen songs justice but this show really does,
brilliant!
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Will Rock You - Click here
Lord of the Rings - Recommended *****
This show has a powerful performance by all the cast and a unique interaction between the audience and the actors that I have never seen before. Middle earth comes to life through the set and the costumes that add to the incredible atmosphere of this production. The magic of the show is enhanced by the music that will thrill and touch your heart. All the three books are well represented without the show feeling to long.
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Chicago - Recommended *****
The stage comes to life with this show. Stylish, slick and full of razzle dazzle this production will have you tapping your feet all the way home. The cast has had many changes over the past 10 years not always for the better but the music and production shine through. Unusually you see the orchestra throughout the whole production and this was brilliant adding to the comedy and excitement of the show.
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Les
Miserables - Recommended *****
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more information on Les Miserable
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Phantom of the
Opera *****
This is one of Lloyd Webber’s most famous productions. The visual effects are lavish as are the sets. However after 20 years on stage the production does feel a bit dated and perhaps fails to deliver the excitement and passion of other productions like The Lion King and Les Miserables. The theatre itself was built in 1897 and definiety enhances the production. This show will not blow you away but it is worth seeing and if you are looking for something to take your parents to this is the production.
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Opera - Click here
The Mouse Trap *****
One for all the family, a nice classical murder mystery. It does show its age, but then so would you after over 50 years! If you are a fan of Miss Marple or Poirot then you will not be disappointed, twists, suspense and a bit of comedy all in one.
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Previous London Theatre Production Reviews
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang *****
One of the best-loved children’s stories comes to the West End theatre, with a flying car and a great musical score this production is for all the family. All your favourite songs really come to life on the stage including 'Truly Scrumptious', 'Toot Sweets' and 'Hushabye Mountain'. Brian Conley is no Dick Van Dyke, but he does a good job with great comedy timing.
Jerry Springer the Opera *****
Loud, brash and out of control this production is just like the TV show. The real surprise of the show is the music, which is great, catchy and very funny. This show is not for children or people with a sensitive disposition.
Jailhouse
Rock *****
If
you are an Elvis/Jailhouse Rock fan this is one for you. However as it followed
the film it did not have Elvis' best-loved songs in it, so I felt it was lacking
a bit. But then perhaps I was expecting a tribute to Elvis like We Will Rock You
or Mamma Mia.
Saturday Night Fever *****
Blithe Spirit *****
This
play is full of supernatural high jinx, very funny and lighthearted. As usual
Noel Cowards wide vocabulary keeps you on your toes at all times. Although written
in 1941 the play has an enduring subject that will never age.
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