Recomend me a Play/Musical

The_KiD · 3 Oct 2006 at 14:09

I was trying to get tickets for Girlfriends birthday to take her to see Dirty Dancing in London, but all tickets for any useful dates are sold out.

So what I need is something else to take her to see. Neither of us are big theatre go'ers so dont want anything heavy and thought provoking. Just after some fun light hearted but good entertainment.

Anyone can recomend anything?

Also are there any theatres I should avoid?

FISHGUTS · 3 Oct 2006 at 14:16

I saw mama mia when it was on in Edinburgh and surprisingly really enjoyed it.

I think it's on in london at the moment.

z0mbi3 · 3 Oct 2006 at 14:18

Rocky Horror show if you can get it. Would be a laugh for you both.

Dolph · 3 Oct 2006 at 14:19

Phantom of the Opera is very good, impressive visually and musically. Les Miserable is also very good, but may be a bit of overkill for you. Chicago and the Lion King have also recieved good reviews.

I would have recommended Starlight Express or Cats but sadly they closed a couple of years back

Evita is also showing in the west end, but I've not heard how good the current production is.

Have a look here for a better list

http://www.londonwestendtheatretickets.com/

The_KiD · 3 Oct 2006 at 14:26

Guys'n'Dolls meant to be any good? Tee Hee would rather see Spamalot though

dont think she would go for it.

Also are some theatre's better than others? Guys'n'Dolls is at the Pickadilly!

PinkPig · 3 Oct 2006 at 14:27

Mary Poppins is also very good, so I'm told (and not particularly aimed at children) - Billy Elliott was good too.

Actually, I would recommend Les Miserables just about anything else - but I suppose it's bordering on thoughtful.

WIBSBOT · 3 Oct 2006 at 15:15

The_KiD said:
I was trying to get tickets for Girlfriends birthday to take her to see Dirty Dancing in London, but all tickets for any useful dates are sold out.

So what I need is something else to take her to see. Neither of us are big theatre go'ers so dont want anything heavy and thought provoking. Just after some fun light hearted but good entertainment.

Anyone can recomend anything?

Also are there any theatres I should avoid?

Donkey's Years - best/funniest show I've seen at the theatre....ever !

Flibster · 3 Oct 2006 at 15:22

Avenue Q
Currently on at the Noel Coward Theatre in London.
Hilarous.

Or....

We Will Rock You @ Dominion

Good if you like loud music.

Simon/~Flibster

growse · 3 Oct 2006 at 15:24

Flibster said:
Avenue Q
Currently on at the Noel Coward Theatre in London.

Hilarous.

Simon/~Flibster

Christo · 3 Oct 2006 at 15:27

Dolph said:
Phantom of the Opera is very good, impressive visually and musically. Les Miserable is also very good, but may be a bit of overkill for you. Chicago and the Lion King have also recieved good reviews.

I would have recommended Starlight Express or Cats but sadly they closed a couple of years back

Evita is also showing in the west end, but I've not heard how good the current production is.

Have a look here for a better list

http://www.londonwestendtheatretickets.com/

The Man speaks sense

The Phantom is fantastic, as is Les Mis. For first timers definitely try the Phantom you will not be dissapointed.

Fishman · 3 Oct 2006 at 15:35

Saw Chicago at the Cambridge theatre in Covent Garden last week.
Im not really a musicals or dancing fan but it was good.

Bonus: Girls prancing around in not much clothing !

Skeptic · 3 Oct 2006 at 15:37

Blood Brothers. Good story, lively music, and funny at times too.

steviec · 3 Oct 2006 at 16:26

I really enjoyed Miss Siagon, took the misses to London for the Weekend nice 4* Hotel and Theatre Royal to see Miss Siagon, not really into musicals but it was excellent.

Since enjoyed Phantom of The Opera, wasn't to impressed with Chicago.

singist · 3 Oct 2006 at 17:44

Go to your local theatre (ontinterweb) save some £ and go out for a meal before/after.

Leeds Grand

You don't have to go to the Opera ..... other shows advertised.