Theatremonkey
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London's Theatre & Music Venues' Expert Seat Reviewer and Discount Deal Hunter. Trusted Independent Insider Guide since 2000.
MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS: @magicfm
"firmly in the monkey diary as a pre-holiday season treat... continues to get even better each year"
"Matt Goss... touch of Robbie Williams"
"Tunde... warm personality and gravel voice"
"Tony Hadley... Powerhouse"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/11/magi...
"firmly in the monkey diary as a pre-holiday season treat... continues to get even better each year"
"Matt Goss... touch of Robbie Williams"
"Tunde... warm personality and gravel voice"
"Tony Hadley... Powerhouse"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/11/magi...
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS: @magicfm
"firmly in the monkey diary as a pre-holiday season treat... continues to get even better each year"
"Matt Goss... touch of Robbie Williams"
"Tunde... warm personality and gravel voice"
"Tony Hadley... Powerhouse"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/11/magi...
"firmly in the monkey diary as a pre-holiday season treat... continues to get even better each year"
"Matt Goss... touch of Robbie Williams"
"Tunde... warm personality and gravel voice"
"Tony Hadley... Powerhouse"
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/11/magi...
SAMANTHA BARKS - THE CATHEDRAL TOUR: Another poster on the theatremonkey office 'wall of fame'.
November 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
SAMANTHA BARKS - THE CATHEDRAL TOUR: Another poster on the theatremonkey office 'wall of fame'.
SAMANTHA BARKS - THE CATHEDRAL TOUR: @SamanthaBarks @LWTheatres
"one of her best and most intimate concerts ever"
"Cohen’s “Hallelujah” landed in heaven"
"Polynesian rhythms really suit her voice"
"coming to a cathedral near you, go"
5* (SO) opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/11/sama...
"one of her best and most intimate concerts ever"
"Cohen’s “Hallelujah” landed in heaven"
"Polynesian rhythms really suit her voice"
"coming to a cathedral near you, go"
5* (SO) opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/11/sama...
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
SAMANTHA BARKS - THE CATHEDRAL TOUR: @SamanthaBarks @LWTheatres
"one of her best and most intimate concerts ever"
"Cohen’s “Hallelujah” landed in heaven"
"Polynesian rhythms really suit her voice"
"coming to a cathedral near you, go"
5* (SO) opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/11/sama...
"one of her best and most intimate concerts ever"
"Cohen’s “Hallelujah” landed in heaven"
"Polynesian rhythms really suit her voice"
"coming to a cathedral near you, go"
5* (SO) opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/11/sama...
AI reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
AI reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
LOVETHEATRE WEEK is here. Deals on shows including Wicked, Back To The Future, Six, Titanique, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, High Noon, Teeth ‘N’ Smiles. Book by 16th November 2025 at
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November 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
LOVETHEATRE WEEK is here. Deals on shows including Wicked, Back To The Future, Six, Titanique, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, High Noon, Teeth ‘N’ Smiles. Book by 16th November 2025 at
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LA FILLE MAL GARDEE: @ROH_London
"light, funny, fast-moving and delightfully simple to interpret"
"should delight all who seek a little time out in the country, in the company of some of the most amusing farm folk this side of “The Archers.”
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/10/la-f...
"light, funny, fast-moving and delightfully simple to interpret"
"should delight all who seek a little time out in the country, in the company of some of the most amusing farm folk this side of “The Archers.”
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/10/la-f...
October 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
LA FILLE MAL GARDEE: @ROH_London
"light, funny, fast-moving and delightfully simple to interpret"
"should delight all who seek a little time out in the country, in the company of some of the most amusing farm folk this side of “The Archers.”
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/10/la-f...
"light, funny, fast-moving and delightfully simple to interpret"
"should delight all who seek a little time out in the country, in the company of some of the most amusing farm folk this side of “The Archers.”
5* opinion www.theatremonkey.com/2025/10/la-f...
Finally framed for the Theatremonkey Office Wall Of Fame #pennandteller @LondonPalladium
October 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Finally framed for the Theatremonkey Office Wall Of Fame #pennandteller @LondonPalladium
Theatremonkey evolution, coming very soon...
September 30, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Theatremonkey evolution, coming very soon...
SUNNY AFTERNOON: "The Kinks" musical. London tour dates on sale 28 March 25. New Wimbledon Theatre, SW19. 25 - 29 Nov 25. prf.hn/click/camref... Palace Theatre, N22. 15 - 31 Jan 26 alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/sun... Theatre, TW9. 31 Mar - 4 Apr 26 prf.hn/click/camref...
First photo (Marc Brenner):
First photo (Marc Brenner):
September 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
SUNNY AFTERNOON: "The Kinks" musical. London tour dates on sale 28 March 25. New Wimbledon Theatre, SW19. 25 - 29 Nov 25. prf.hn/click/camref... Palace Theatre, N22. 15 - 31 Jan 26 alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/sun... Theatre, TW9. 31 Mar - 4 Apr 26 prf.hn/click/camref...
First photo (Marc Brenner):
First photo (Marc Brenner):
FANNY: She wrote Felix Mendelssohn’s hits. Charlie Russell, Daniel Abbott, Kim Ismay and Jeremy Lloyd star in this comedy. King’s Head Theatre, N1. 10 Oct - 15 Nov 25. Tickets £10 - £47.50 (£10 - £32 prevs) at www.kingsheadtheatre.com. First look rehearsal photograph:
September 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
FANNY: She wrote Felix Mendelssohn’s hits. Charlie Russell, Daniel Abbott, Kim Ismay and Jeremy Lloyd star in this comedy. King’s Head Theatre, N1. 10 Oct - 15 Nov 25. Tickets £10 - £47.50 (£10 - £32 prevs) at www.kingsheadtheatre.com. First look rehearsal photograph:
THE WANDERERS: First cast rehearsal photo now out (by Mark Senior). Poignancy and humour explores love and life. Marylebone Theatre, NW1. 17 Oct - 29 Nov 25. Tickets £22.25 - £67.25 (£47.25 -£17.25 prevs) at www.marylebonetheatre.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
THE WANDERERS: First cast rehearsal photo now out (by Mark Senior). Poignancy and humour explores love and life. Marylebone Theatre, NW1. 17 Oct - 29 Nov 25. Tickets £22.25 - £67.25 (£47.25 -£17.25 prevs) at www.marylebonetheatre.com
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL. New Matt Crockett London cast photo released. Brian Conley as Doc and Caden Brauch as Marty McFly. Show details theatremonkey.com/shows/adelph...
September 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL. New Matt Crockett London cast photo released. Brian Conley as Doc and Caden Brauch as Marty McFly. Show details theatremonkey.com/shows/adelph...
GRAVITY: @TheatreRoyalDL
"every song held meaning to those performing... each puts every ounce of personal memory into performing"
"when... flying and belting is done, when Ellis, Dearman and Tucker get together, the result is indeed Wicked"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/se...
"every song held meaning to those performing... each puts every ounce of personal memory into performing"
"when... flying and belting is done, when Ellis, Dearman and Tucker get together, the result is indeed Wicked"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/se...
September 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
GRAVITY: @TheatreRoyalDL
"every song held meaning to those performing... each puts every ounce of personal memory into performing"
"when... flying and belting is done, when Ellis, Dearman and Tucker get together, the result is indeed Wicked"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/se...
"every song held meaning to those performing... each puts every ounce of personal memory into performing"
"when... flying and belting is done, when Ellis, Dearman and Tucker get together, the result is indeed Wicked"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/se...
CABARET: Reeve Carney as 'The Emcee' and Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' rehearsing in the lead roles of The Emcee and Sally Bowles respectively.
The Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre, London WC2N. theatremonkey.com/shows/playho.... First Marc Brenner photo released:
The Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre, London WC2N. theatremonkey.com/shows/playho.... First Marc Brenner photo released:
September 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
CABARET: Reeve Carney as 'The Emcee' and Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' rehearsing in the lead roles of The Emcee and Sally Bowles respectively.
The Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre, London WC2N. theatremonkey.com/shows/playho.... First Marc Brenner photo released:
The Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre, London WC2N. theatremonkey.com/shows/playho.... First Marc Brenner photo released:
Gravity at Drury Lane yesterday. Rather nice signed poster bonus with my ticket. Opinion to follow on the site later.
September 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Gravity at Drury Lane yesterday. Rather nice signed poster bonus with my ticket. Opinion to follow on the site later.
THE GLAMIFICATION OF LOKI: Southwark Playhouse
"Norse mythology meets Broadway musical comedy... and the collision is often hilarious"
"gives... “Hadestown” a run for their money... and a young cast that should be making them nervous"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/au.... Photo Leanne Dixon.
"Norse mythology meets Broadway musical comedy... and the collision is often hilarious"
"gives... “Hadestown” a run for their money... and a young cast that should be making them nervous"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/au.... Photo Leanne Dixon.
August 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
THE GLAMIFICATION OF LOKI: Southwark Playhouse
"Norse mythology meets Broadway musical comedy... and the collision is often hilarious"
"gives... “Hadestown” a run for their money... and a young cast that should be making them nervous"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/au.... Photo Leanne Dixon.
"Norse mythology meets Broadway musical comedy... and the collision is often hilarious"
"gives... “Hadestown” a run for their money... and a young cast that should be making them nervous"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/au.... Photo Leanne Dixon.
Actor seeking panto job this year. Prefers not to be typecast as "Aladdin" again... suggestions welcome @XRoadsPantos
August 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Actor seeking panto job this year. Prefers not to be typecast as "Aladdin" again... suggestions welcome @XRoadsPantos
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - IN CONCERT:
"Director... and choreographer... take up the challenge to bring the show to us in concert form, and partially succeed rather well"
"the team opt simply to get everyone to “sing the hell out of it”
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/au...
"Director... and choreographer... take up the challenge to bring the show to us in concert form, and partially succeed rather well"
"the team opt simply to get everyone to “sing the hell out of it”
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/au...
August 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - IN CONCERT:
"Director... and choreographer... take up the challenge to bring the show to us in concert form, and partially succeed rather well"
"the team opt simply to get everyone to “sing the hell out of it”
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/au...
"Director... and choreographer... take up the challenge to bring the show to us in concert form, and partially succeed rather well"
"the team opt simply to get everyone to “sing the hell out of it”
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/au...
SUMMER OF LOVETHEATRE: Great deals on shows including The Great Gatsby; 101 Dalmatians; Harry Potter; Starlight Express; Burlesque; Stereophonic; Till the Stars Come Down; Fawlty Towers; Titanique and many more.
Book by 3rd August 2025 at
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Book by 3rd August 2025 at
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July 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
SUMMER OF LOVETHEATRE: Great deals on shows including The Great Gatsby; 101 Dalmatians; Harry Potter; Starlight Express; Burlesque; Stereophonic; Till the Stars Come Down; Fawlty Towers; Titanique and many more.
Book by 3rd August 2025 at
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Book by 3rd August 2025 at
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DREAM BALLETS - A TRIPLE BILL: @OpenAirTheatre
"a fascinating evening... filling the huge Open Air stage with colour and some breathtaking moves"
"catch this if you can. To borrow... lyric, it really is “some enchanted evening"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
"a fascinating evening... filling the huge Open Air stage with colour and some breathtaking moves"
"catch this if you can. To borrow... lyric, it really is “some enchanted evening"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
June 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
DREAM BALLETS - A TRIPLE BILL: @OpenAirTheatre
"a fascinating evening... filling the huge Open Air stage with colour and some breathtaking moves"
"catch this if you can. To borrow... lyric, it really is “some enchanted evening"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
"a fascinating evening... filling the huge Open Air stage with colour and some breathtaking moves"
"catch this if you can. To borrow... lyric, it really is “some enchanted evening"
4* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
THE BIG SUMMER THEATRE EVENT - NOW ON: Great prices on shows including Moulin Rouge, Wicked, The Devil Wears Prada, TINA, MJ, Starlight Express, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Sing Street, Benjamin Button + more. Book by 8th July 2025 at theatremonkey.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/the-...
June 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
THE BIG SUMMER THEATRE EVENT - NOW ON: Great prices on shows including Moulin Rouge, Wicked, The Devil Wears Prada, TINA, MJ, Starlight Express, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Sing Street, Benjamin Button + more. Book by 8th July 2025 at theatremonkey.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/the-...
THE FROGS:
"Promise and hope shown here equal that of Dionysos's journey, cast and production amusing if not revealing"
"not always exactly ribbiting... take Sondheim approaching his peak years over his swansong... any time"
3* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
"Promise and hope shown here equal that of Dionysos's journey, cast and production amusing if not revealing"
"not always exactly ribbiting... take Sondheim approaching his peak years over his swansong... any time"
3* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
June 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
THE FROGS:
"Promise and hope shown here equal that of Dionysos's journey, cast and production amusing if not revealing"
"not always exactly ribbiting... take Sondheim approaching his peak years over his swansong... any time"
3* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
"Promise and hope shown here equal that of Dionysos's journey, cast and production amusing if not revealing"
"not always exactly ribbiting... take Sondheim approaching his peak years over his swansong... any time"
3* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
BAT OUT OF HELL:
"a rediscovery put together with love by a team who really care about how it works and how it should be performed
"If you are feeling cold and lonely, this tonic is paradise by the theatre lights"
5* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
"a rediscovery put together with love by a team who really care about how it works and how it should be performed
"If you are feeling cold and lonely, this tonic is paradise by the theatre lights"
5* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
June 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
BAT OUT OF HELL:
"a rediscovery put together with love by a team who really care about how it works and how it should be performed
"If you are feeling cold and lonely, this tonic is paradise by the theatre lights"
5* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
"a rediscovery put together with love by a team who really care about how it works and how it should be performed
"If you are feeling cold and lonely, this tonic is paradise by the theatre lights"
5* opinion theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ju...
SCOUTS THE MUSICAL!:
Gigglemug Theatre
comedy musical of scout games and sabotage. Final UK Tour, London Date - Upstairs At The Gatehouse, N6. 18 - 22 June 25. Tickets £18 (+£1 bkg fee) at upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/.... First production photo released below:
Gigglemug Theatre
comedy musical of scout games and sabotage. Final UK Tour, London Date - Upstairs At The Gatehouse, N6. 18 - 22 June 25. Tickets £18 (+£1 bkg fee) at upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/.... First production photo released below:
June 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
SCOUTS THE MUSICAL!:
Gigglemug Theatre
comedy musical of scout games and sabotage. Final UK Tour, London Date - Upstairs At The Gatehouse, N6. 18 - 22 June 25. Tickets £18 (+£1 bkg fee) at upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/.... First production photo released below:
Gigglemug Theatre
comedy musical of scout games and sabotage. Final UK Tour, London Date - Upstairs At The Gatehouse, N6. 18 - 22 June 25. Tickets £18 (+£1 bkg fee) at upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/.... First production photo released below:
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF:
"works even better on the Barbican's wider stage"
"simply an unmissable, magnificent revival"
"Fiddler" is of course the great-grandfather of "Hamilton." It just is. Think about it"
5* SO opinion update theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ma...
"works even better on the Barbican's wider stage"
"simply an unmissable, magnificent revival"
"Fiddler" is of course the great-grandfather of "Hamilton." It just is. Think about it"
5* SO opinion update theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ma...
May 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF:
"works even better on the Barbican's wider stage"
"simply an unmissable, magnificent revival"
"Fiddler" is of course the great-grandfather of "Hamilton." It just is. Think about it"
5* SO opinion update theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ma...
"works even better on the Barbican's wider stage"
"simply an unmissable, magnificent revival"
"Fiddler" is of course the great-grandfather of "Hamilton." It just is. Think about it"
5* SO opinion update theatremonkey.com/blog/2025/ma...