This website was designed with the Far East Asian tourist in mind.
Reviews are written in such a manner that the tourist will be able to find
which productions are most suitable to their individual language skills,
thus allowing them the opportunity to get the most enjoyment
from their theatre experience.
Must See
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= good
= great
= standing ovation
= classic
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Billy Elliot - Victoria Place Theatre
Elton John's smash hit.
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Blood Brothers - Phoenix Theatre
Long running musical but you might find the plot very alien to your taste.
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Buddy - Duchess Theatre
Just ok.
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Chicago - Cambridge Theatre
Beautiful boys and girls dancers and great story and music.
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Dirty Dancing - Aldwych Theatre
Only if you like the movie.
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Grease - Piccadilly Theatre
You will have a great time with this one.
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Hairspray - Shaftesbury Theatre
Fun, entertaining and you can go back home and say you saw the 'Hit' show on London.
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Jersey Boys - Prince Edward
Good production, it all depends if you are interested in the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat - Adelphi theatre
Suitable for the whole family, great songs, good
entertainment.
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La Cage Aux Folles - Playhouse Theatre
Don't miss this musical!
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Les Miserable - Queen's
If you like a great musical score, then this will bring tears to your eyes.
Those who are just off the plane and suffering from a bit of jet lag,
make sure this is not the first show you see because the lighting is a bit dim and
you might find yourself falling asleep.
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The Lion King - Lyceum Theatre
Only if your kid is a Disney fan, lots of ideas like paper shadow puppets,
ribbon dance etc. that is too familiar with the Far East audience.
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Mamma Mia - Price of Wales
Great music but I prefer the film than the stage musical.
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Never Forget - Savoy Theatre
Just forget it , poor replica of the great band.
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Oliver - Drury Lane Theatre
Won't open till December 2008
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The Phantom of the Opera - Her Majesty's Theatre
If you have never seen a musical before - this is the one to see.
Just be prepared that after seeing it, you will be spoiled forever.
All other musicals will pale in comparison.
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The Sound of Music - London Palladium
A must !
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Spamlot
- Palace Theatre
You might find the humor a bit silly for our taste.
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We Will Rock You - Dominion Theatre
Only if you really like Queen's music.
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Wicked - Apollo Victoria Theatre
Just to see the production is worth buying a ticket.
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Zorro - Garrick Theatre
Music not very memorable but great Flamenco dancing !
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My top 'Must See' for the my Far East friends
1 The Phantom of the Opera
2 Les Miserables.
3 The Sound of Music
4 La Cage Aux Folles
5 Chicago
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