I saw this last year and it was amazing!!!!!

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Thank you! I was looking for a concise review of why I should see this, I got that in the second segment. My most favorite of the Shakespeare plays overall, Tragedies and Comedy’s alike

was great

Hadestown was definitely the discovery of 2024 for me. I've already seen it 7 times and I'm seeing the Broadway cast in February. It really gets under your skin. It tends to attract quite a young audience too, rather than just the older age-groups who are more likely to go to the theatre, which can only be a good thing.

Also, buy a portable panic alarm, it’s as small as a car key. Hold on your hand when alone, and activate it as soon as you perceive a danger. It’s going to sound like a very strong car alarm.

Kingsley is brilliant

That is a lot of shows, will you be seeing the same amount you think in 2025??? Would love to see/hear your reviews on theatre shows outside of London on UK Tours 🙂 BTW-I also did send you a message on your Starlight Express video as well. Oh and Happy New Year 🎆🎇🎆🍾🥂

Hey Kristina, Can't wait to see this revival, just booked tickets to see it in March-used the theatre vouchers me and my gf had for ages! Starlight Express is the musical I have seen the most times. I have seen it 24 times in total- first as a little kid when I was 5 in Summer of 1986 and begged my mum/dad to take when seeing the adverts for it on TV, posters in the high street, buses/train stations, reading reviews for it on Teletext/Magazines etc Saw it 11 times in London, once on Broadway/once in Vegas, 6 times in Germany where it still play as you prob know. 4 times on UK Tour, and once in Norway! The Bill Kenwright Tours were ok I thought with half set size + 3D glasses, but this is how it should be done esp UK Tour when they did it in Arenas/Stadiums like: Milton Keynes Bowl which I saw in 2004! Another one of my fav hit musicals from the 80's that had really good story. special effects, music etc was: Dave Clark's "Time" which ran for 2 + half years-sure you know of it? I saw it once with Cliff Richard in 1986, once with David Cassidy in 1987, and once with David Ian in 1988. Still have the original programs/merch/tickets. My dad still has the cast album on holographic Cassette 😎 I also love seeing Plays, Magic Shows, Comedians, etc in London/outside of London and when abroad-one of my favs-Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games which saw live in 2014 + live recording of it was only on TV a couple of days ago on Sky Arts did you see it??? I have also followed your fb page as well-Do you live in London-I'm in Kent 🙂 Also from what I have seen/read of this revival. + knew beforehand when it opened was that there wouldn't be that iconic rotating bridge from the original as the building wasn't high enough or something like at the Apollo Victoria. + also they have taken out a few of the songs and added in new ones. Why didn't they just keep it as it was?? First show I ever went to was Robin Hood + his Merry Men when I was 18 months old but remember nothing of it- first one I do recall seeing advertised/ saw live at theatre when I was 3 was Snoopy--the Musical at Duchess Theatre and then my dad took me for something to eat at Wimpy afterwards ☺

A few months ago, I was out with 3 friends and we had a gang of men chase us with knives. The next week, a friend was stabbed, two weeks later a work colleague was shot at. Only last week, my sister got stabbed. I now do not go out anymore.

Happy New Year. Apart from seeing the Wicked movie (again….doesn’t count !) seeing final show of Guys and Dolls on Saturday evening then back in Manchester Sunday afternoon to see final show of Come from Away tour. But is there a cheap and available option for Saturday matinee ?

I watched the spectacular new reimagined version of the classic musical Oliver! over Christmas, superb production highly talented cast, wonderful sets reflecting the original show😀🎵🎭

I'm sure I've spent more and seen less, which is depressing. I used to be all about the bargains. If they didn't discount, I would just keep waiting until they did. But then prices started going up and I guess I would give in too early. On the upside, I rarely buy programs. I glance at them in the theatre, maybe look up the name of the pretty third lead, then feel awkward trying to carry them on the train home, where they end up in a pile on my dresser, never to be seen again. I wish they were more consistently sized (read: all small).🎭

Button would be in my top 3 new shows in London

I just saw the touring company version. Went in cold with no prior knowledge of the show. And that was a mistake. I had no idea what was happening, and didn’t enjoy it at all. The male lead was also very, very weak.

I feel I have to watch Benjamin Button now after all the rave reviews. Someone mentioned it feel more like a concert though, which has put me off a bit. While I haven't seen the other 2 on this list, I thought Oliver was quite good. I do feel that once the whole novelty of roller skates and unique set design wears off, Starlight has little to offer.

I cannot agree more with your first choice! I saw it 4 times and it is perfect in every way - fingers crossed for a soundtrack soon and yes an extension or tour 👏👏👏👏👏

Benjamin Button was my favourite of the year as well, originally only going to see it thanks to your positive review. But then I saw Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comnet of 1812. And... well, I was hooked. Have been twice now and will go again, should I get the chance. Have yet to see Oliver!, but it's a classic and I'll get there eventually. Anyhow, glad I discovered your channel this year, I hope the algorithm blesses you in 2025.

Jamie Lloyd will be even bigger in 2026 - so we will have to get use to him

£90 ? We paid nearly £300 for 2 .😂 Still worth it don't regret spending the money . 2 great actors on stage . We loved the show .

Saw this last night. I'd heard it got bad reviews, but even with my low expectations, I was utterly disappointed. Sigourney sounds like she's reading from a book and it's very hard to make out what she's saying, unless you are extremely well versed in Shakespearean speech. The only positives was Stephano and Trinculo who at times were pretty funny. 1* from me.

How could I get a ticket?!

I went today, it was crazy how you could buy the dead cat plush. It was very good, highly recommend.

Thank for your rewiew! It was a amazing show

I'm seeing this in a week. i hope is good!! can i take photos during or at the end of the play?

Sigourney ❤💥💘💔

I've seen four out of five (although I saw Phantom on Broadway). I'll have to go see Mama Mia and complete my set! P.S. Are you going to see the OBC of Hadestown in London? Would be great to see your thoughts on that.

One of these days I’ll go see Phantom, I’m sure, but I’ve managed to avoid it for so long, it’s almost a point of pride.

I m really worried about how edited the script is, it’s a complicated story and Prospero and Aerial are the polar opposite views, doing Shakespeare is tough, I’m looking forward to seeing it in a few weeks time but v low expectations

No description of the muggers?

I found Sigourney was just reading the script without any drama in the voice is was so flat as though she didn't have any passion in what she was saying. Agree with everything Kristina said - disappointed in Sigourney - the other players were brilliant

Saw this recently on Broadway. I LOVED this production. Groundbreaking with an exceptional cast.

Who filmed this on their phone. This is not allowed is nothing sacred.

I thought about going to this but decided not to in the end. It felt like celebrity casting and not much more than that. I don't think she's had much stage experience over the last few years, and certainly not much experience with Shakespeare. It's a tough ask to take on something like that in your mid-seventies if you don't much background in it, so it's not really a surprise that you found it a disappointment. I spent nearly four hours in the queue yesterday to buy tickets for the Broadway cast of Hadestown, who are coming to London early next year for a month of shows. Tickets went on sale at midday yesterday and they'd sold out by the evening.

Anyone know the name of the song they play in the theatre at the end? I think that was the best part of it 😅

this looks rlly good!

i went with my mum and dad on my birthday it was so good

I saw this last night and thought it was really good. It was very inventively staged (without scenery) and they used the whole auditorium to make the whole show much more involving than usual. It was packed and everyone seemed to have a good time. If you have tickets, make sure to get a mince pie from the ushers - it's the best mince pie I've ever had (and I've had a few in my time), I don't know where they got them from.

Been there on the last day, flew all the way from Texas!

I found this version a bit odd as it’s v dissociative, I loved some aspects the audio of the witches really enhanced it. The acting is excellent, as a person with ptsd the dissociative experience is v like ptsd, so for me not great but I did feel like it was odd seeing what looked like mimed due to the headphones.

Listening through Headphones in a west end theatre is like going to a Premier football game & watching it on your phone

SIX 👑

Saw this last night: the winners for me were the staging, lighting and Mason. Unfortunately I felt Sigourney's energy was a bit flat and uneven and agree with the whole sitting thing. Friends who saw the show with me said it felt she was almost reciting the lines. Will post my thoughts on instagram soon!

Looking forward to watching Evita at the London Palladium next summer which is going to be directed by Jamie Lloyd. Having watched Sunset Boulevard it will be interesting to see his interpretation of the musical.

Pwc cheap tickets I hope u see some good events Young vic royal court national Many transfer Christmas carol busy at weekends check the thursford show Plus simon callow bbc movie

Cinema soon of this From donmar The v and a loads of west end royal court on s vhs at library

Vanessa MF Williams is the angel of my life ❤ This is such a great fit for her!!!

Your review is making me look forward to the movie release!

Thank you so much for sharing this experience and your tips. I'm really saddened to hear what happened to you. A very similar thing happened to me when I was in my 20s back home in Melbourne. Two teenage girls started a fight on me and my friend, as we walked away about 12 teenage boys came out and they all attacked us. I kept my friend safe but I got punched etc. Anyway, I remember how much that shook me up so I just wanted to send love and warmth to you.