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To ask what theatre productions you’re attending or wish to attend?

210 replies

AllaMova · 07/03/2026 12:45

I have Phantom of the Opera and Pride: The Musical booked, which are within the next few weeks.

I’ll also buy tickets for Operation Mincemeat and Owain and Henry soon, which are later on in the year.

What about you?

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VividPinkTraybake · 07/03/2026 19:51

ay30916 · 07/03/2026 18:45

What do people think of Mean Girls? I’ve been tempted by this a couple of times but then couldn’t decide.

I really want to see Waitress & Back to the Future. I’m going to book tickets but both fall in school hols for when they are close to me so I’m holding off whilst we figure out when we can go.

Only saw it on broadway. Pretty good, very much in the spirit of the film. 'Apex predators is a great tune.

FrothyCothy · 07/03/2026 19:49

I totally forgot we also went to Hunger Games a few weeks ago - it was much better than the reviews

LyndaSnellsSniff · 07/03/2026 19:45

CompanyOfThieves · 07/03/2026 19:33

It's fantastic, I'm sure you'll enjoy it

It is absolutely beautiful ❤️

LyndaSnellsSniff · 07/03/2026 19:44

Lots of touring productions booked. I saw The Signalman earlier this week, The Spitfire Girls in a couple of weeks, then The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Glorious, Thespians, The Woman In Black. I'm also going to see Matthew Bourne's Cinderella at Sandler's Wells at Christmas.

For those going to see Operation Mincemeat or 2.22 for the first time, they are both BRILLIANT!

curtaintwitcher78 · 07/03/2026 19:44

Yoyokitten · 07/03/2026 14:33

We saw it a few years ago.It's mesmerising Just loved it, we still talk about it now.
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is just the most amazing ballet I have ever seen.

I loved Swan Lake, but since I was young I'd wanted somebody to create the Red Shoes for the stage. I nearly died when I heard Matthew Bourne was doing it. I took my Nana down to Sadlers Wells to see it when it was first on and it's just an amazing memory.

CompanyOfThieves · 07/03/2026 19:33

17CherryTreeLane · 07/03/2026 13:05

I’m going to Mathew Bourne’s The Red Shoes in April. Can’t wait!

It's fantastic, I'm sure you'll enjoy it

KimonoQueen · 07/03/2026 19:21

Ive had to curb my theatre habit as ive got some hospital shizz happening. We live close enough to London to travel in and Im on a Facebook theatre tickets group (but its still not a cheap night out!)

Still got Paddinton next week, High Society at the Barbican in June and Jesus Christ Superstar in July though

Saw Shadowlands thought Hugh Bonneville was brilliant. And Into the Woods was terrific as well.

JustMeHello · 07/03/2026 19:16

No No no, this thread is a terrible influence. I can't spend any money on my credit card til after the 10th.

chillyputsomesockson · 07/03/2026 19:15

I saw hunger games a few weeks ago. I have tickets already booked this year for woman in black, miss Saigon, Paddington , Jesus Christ superstar and Heathers. Love a theatre trip!

AllaMova · 07/03/2026 19:15

ay30916 · 07/03/2026 18:45

What do people think of Mean Girls? I’ve been tempted by this a couple of times but then couldn’t decide.

I really want to see Waitress & Back to the Future. I’m going to book tickets but both fall in school hols for when they are close to me so I’m holding off whilst we figure out when we can go.

I’m intrigued by the Back to the Future Musical. I may see that one. There are so many theatre shows, but so little money!

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NigelFromAccounts · 07/03/2026 19:07

Operation Mincemeat is outstanding. Seen it twice, seeing it again in September.
I also have Pride and Choir of Man upcoming. Recently saw the Steps musical which was fun!

I want to see Legally Blonde, Mean Girls, Paddington, Hadestown.

AllJoyAndNoFun · 07/03/2026 19:05

The current run of All My Sons at the Wyndham is great as is Every Brilliant Thing, particularly if you like something a bit shorter so you've got time for dinner afterwards!

gohomeroger1 · 07/03/2026 19:03

Midsomer Murders in 2 weeks

Oxborn · 07/03/2026 19:02

Dirty dancing but not til Oct Whitney queen of night next month

Figgygal · 07/03/2026 19:00

chillyputsomesockson · 07/03/2026 18:32

I really didn’t like moulin rouge. They’ve “modernised” it with more up to date songs, but it’s made it very karaoke and lost the darkness of the film.

Agree one of my favourite films and think the musical was fine in it's own right but you need to definitely separate it From film

Figgygal · 07/03/2026 18:59

I would love to see Kenneth branagh in the tempest and Jonathan Geoff in as you like it both with the RSC at Stratford.

We are lucky to be local to Bristol where the greatest showman is debuting but relying on resale tickets as stupidly even though I had a presale link I didn't buy them

Operation mincemeat, miss Saigon, Matilda and back to the future (I've seen it but think the kids would enjoy) are also on the list.

And yes would love to see Lesley Odom Jnr in Hamilton but saw it last year and felt like I've seen the original cast recording so many times it just couldn't compare

Next year I would like to see Mrs doubtfire I don't know why

poolcrew · 07/03/2026 18:50

So far this year I have seen - Book of Mormon, 2:22, Friends Parody, Steps musical and Miss Saigon. Still to go are Priscilla, Phantom, Mean Girls and Moulin Rouge. Very varied selection 😂

AquariunLady · 07/03/2026 18:48

The Mayflower, Southampton feels like my second home at times! So lucky to see such a variety of touring shows. Legally Blonde last week - Amber Davies was tiny but a powerhouse. Thursday matinee so the school groups added another layer! My favourite song was about the pool guy on the witness stand - "Is he gay or just European?" Red Shoes next week (loving the love above), Priscilla Queen of the Desert with Kevin Clifton (him & Stacey Dooley were great in 2:22 a few months ago), To Kill A Mockingbird, Operation Mincemeat as loved the film. Then Woman in Black and Don Quixote by Birmingham Royal Ballet.

farmlass · 07/03/2026 18:46

Going to see musical “One Day” next week .
Would love to see “The Truth “ Steven Mangan and Ardal O’Hanlan

ay30916 · 07/03/2026 18:45

What do people think of Mean Girls? I’ve been tempted by this a couple of times but then couldn’t decide.

I really want to see Waitress & Back to the Future. I’m going to book tickets but both fall in school hols for when they are close to me so I’m holding off whilst we figure out when we can go.

VividPinkTraybake · 07/03/2026 18:42

Oh also seen the Matthew Kelly 'waiting for godot' which was exceptional

JustMeHello · 07/03/2026 18:37

Vgbeat · 07/03/2026 18:06

We've got Something Rotten, Beetlejuice and Witness for the Prosecution booked for the summer.

Ooh yes, I keep forgetting I want to book for Something Rotten! I heard Elaine Paige playing a song just before covid, and saying it was coming to London that summer, and I've been looking forward to it ever since, lol. Covid was so awful for theatre...

Sadcafe · 07/03/2026 18:37

I’d like to see the new Paddington musical, but unless it tours, won’t happen, London prices for decent seats are way above what I’d pay, just booked good seats for Billy Elliot in Sunderland, they were expensive enough but I probably couldn’t buy one ticket in London for the cost of two in the regional theatres

chillyputsomesockson · 07/03/2026 18:32

Beebopwasthebest · 07/03/2026 13:17

I really want to see Moulin Rouge and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Such a faff getting to and staying in London though

I really didn’t like moulin rouge. They’ve “modernised” it with more up to date songs, but it’s made it very karaoke and lost the darkness of the film.

VividPinkTraybake · 07/03/2026 18:27

domenica1 · 07/03/2026 13:22

Also hoping to get Hamilton tickets for the summer session. Last saw the OG London cast so it’s been a while!
I have lots in the diary but first up I’m going to see Arcadia again before it closes and Dangerous Liaisons at the NT.

I'm going to see Arcadia. Looking forward to it because it really seems a play that comes alive with performance rather than reading it.

Have had to accompany my partner to London a few times on the last few years so have seen the david Harewood/Toby Jones Othello, dear England, the weir, the lehman trilogy, and Giant. John Lithgow's performance in Giant was the best theatre performance I've ever seen