West End

[jbm2]

Posted: 3/23/22 at 7:27pm

Heading to London this month. What are the shows to see there right now? 
Also, are there any discount tickets available besides TodayTix? Like TDF? 
Thanks! 

[JasonC3]

Posted: 3/23/22 at 7:44pm

In case you aren't aware of it, theatreboard.co.uk is a really excellent resource for your questions.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/23/22 at 8:17pm

What kind of shows do you like? Plays/musicals? 
And besides TodayTix, they also have a TKTS booth. 

[ggersten]

Posted: 3/23/22 at 8:31pm

and day seat (rush) information on www.theatremonkey.com:  day seat finder

 plus lots of other advice at that site on first visit to London, buying tickets, etc.

 

[itsshowtime2]

Posted: 3/23/22 at 8:37pm

I am going to be in London from April 6 to May 18. Already booked over 30 shows. What are your interests?

[JasonC3]

Posted: 3/23/22 at 9:23pm

This review for Straight Line Crazy, David Hare's new play starring Ralph Fiennes, would have me buying a ticket.

[imeldasturn]

Posted: 3/23/22 at 11:03pm

Not West End, but Sasha Regan's All-Male version of H.M.S. Pinafore at Wilton's Music Hall is really cute and funny. Also, Maria Friedman concerts at the Menier are very nice and you can get tickets for 25£ on TodayTix

On Monday I'm watching Jeremy O Harris' Daddy a Melodrama and I'm curious to see how it is.

[imeldasturn]

Posted: 3/23/22 at 11:05pm

Oh and the Southwark Playhouse production of Anyone Can Whistle starts previews next week

[jbm2]

Posted: 3/24/22 at 7:14am

I’m open. Straight plays or Musicals. Just good theater 

how did you book your shows? 

[JasonC3]

Posted: 3/24/22 at 8:13am

If I am not using TKTS or Today's Tix, I book directly with the theatres.  And when buying the day of or day before I go to the box office because they often will sell tickets at a reduced price based on the house.

Updated On: 3/24/22 at 08:13 AM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/24/22 at 10:18am

I usually buy directly through the show or from ATG, Nimax, Delfontmackintosh, etc. 

And from what’s playing right now, I’d personally recommend - 

- “Ocean at the End of the Lane” - one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen on a stage. 
- “Life of Pi” - Not a perfect show but worth every penny for the gorgeous direction, set design and performances. 
- “Back to the Future” - If you love the film you’ll probably have a great time at this one. 
- “Cabaret” - if you can get a ticket for this one, it’s very much worth the effort. 

 

[itsshowtime2]

Posted: 3/24/22 at 2:07pm

I also vote for buying directly from the theatre or their official ticketing agency. Other agencies tack on tremendous fees and the tix are usually more expensive, so do your research before you purchase unless you are using TKTS. Find the show's official website and that will tell you who sells their tickets.

Small Island at the National is fantastic and The Corn Is Green looks promising. &Juliet is wonderful. The Drifters Girl is supposed to be very good. Also:

Bonnie & Clyde

Maria Friedman & friends

Zorro The Musical

But I'm A Cheerleader the Musical

The Ocean At The End of The Road

Six

[Vandivort]

Posted: 3/24/22 at 4:58pm

I will be in London in June.

I have tickets to:

The Glass Menagerie, Cock, Back to the Future, Life of Pi, The Corn is Green, Much Ado About Nothing(Globe), Burnt City, Straight Line Crazy, Oklahoma!, Cabaret, and Jerusalem.

I have the an opportunity to see Cinderella also.

What do people think? Is it worth my time to see it? I’ve heard very mixed things about it, but it looks fun.

 

[jbm2]

Posted: 3/24/22 at 9:44pm

Has anyone seen The Woods? 

[ggersten]

Posted: 3/25/22 at 11:30am

West End Live just announced 25-26 June