Which London show (on now) should I go and see?

[CantSleepWontSleep]

Birthday in a couple of weeks, so ideal excuse to get dh to arrange something, as I'm not likely to get out again for a long while once ds arrives.

So what's worth seeing?

Not even sure what's on at the moment, but have already seen The Sound Of Music and The Lion King, and on Broadway have seen Beauty And The Beast, The Producers and Wicked.

So what else might I like? I guess Joseph would be a contender, but is there something more inspiring?

[CantSleepWontSleep]

Oh yes, have seen Chicago and Phantom too.

[CantSleepWontSleep]

Does no-one have any recommendations?

[Flamesparrow]

I'll text my sister and ask her

[Earlybird]

Suggest you look at old threads in Culture Vultures for ideas. Sadly, I'm now out of London so haven't been to theatre in a long time and can't recommend.

The Wizard of Oz is opening soon, and that sounds as if it might appeal based on others you listed.

[Flamesparrow]

She says Billy Elliot

[smartiejake]

I know someone who saw Billy Elliot recently and thought it was wonderful.

[Flamesparrow]

avenue q?

[thumbwitch]

we will Rock you - if you like Queen music, that is. And Ben Elton's humour. Great show!

[Bunch]

Mousetrap. Fantastic!

[101handbags]

Cabaret. Brilliant.

[CantSleepWontSleep]

Thanks for suggestions everyone - have had to look some of them up to find out more!

Bit unsure about Billy Elliot - got bored with the film so didn't manage to watch it right through . Is the show very different?

Wizard of Oz def appeals - couldn't find start date when I was searching before, but looks like it's only a week away, so could be a contender.

Avenue q I'm going to go and read more about - knew nothing of it, but a quick google makes it look 'interesting' .

Not a Queen fan, so WWRY ruled out.

Mousetrap is an interesting proposition. A bit diff to the rest, but certainly worthy of consideration.

Cabaret - is it very 'war-ish' - that would put me off tbh?

[Flamesparrow]

The only thing I know about avenue q is this sorry for warcraft version!

[Flamesparrow]

harry potter version

[ladystardust]

Definitely Hairspray.
Best BEST fun feelgood night out in London.
Billy Elliott also good.
Cabaret good but you may cry - I did.
I'd go for Hairspray - no contest.

[Marina]

That Zorro thing has had good advance word
Marguerite, with the excellent Ruthie Henshall in, also looks interesting
My personal choice would be Damon Albarn's Chinese opera, "Monkey - Escape to the West" on at the Royal Opera House, saw a TV documentary about its premiere in Manchester and it looked fantastic - or The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Globe. Played at farce speed, cracking cast, great direction by Tim Luscombe

[Ewe]

Avenue Q is brilliant!!

[domesticslattern]

Another vote for Avenue Q

[nancy75]

woman in black is brilliant, but ver feel good, its very scary!