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Recommend me a show/musical that's on in London at the moment........

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FAQ · 26/05/2008 14:25

please.

Been told to choose one and we'll make it an overnight thing.......but I've been sat looking through what's on and I really can't decide.....

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Clementine1 · 26/05/2008 14:26

Wicked all the way.

glinda · 26/05/2008 14:27

Who for? Adults/children/ages/genders?

ajandjjmum · 26/05/2008 14:28

Saw Wicked in New York and it was fab. But I'd love to see Africa Africa (Afrika?) at the O2 arena!

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FAQ · 26/05/2008 14:28

adults - one male, one female, 29 and 44

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pootlesmum · 26/05/2008 14:29

I loved The Sound of Music (but I think Connie has left now, she was great). The Phantom of the Opera is brilliant also if you haven't seen it.

tiredemma · 26/05/2008 14:32

Dirty Dancing.

lostinfrance · 26/05/2008 14:32

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glinda · 26/05/2008 14:34

OOOH you lucky thing!!! Agree Wicked is wonderful but it depends what you are after. I still love Les Mis but it will break your heart. If you want a feel good Hairspray is great.

lostinfrance · 26/05/2008 14:34

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FAQ · 26/05/2008 14:39

no not DH - - he's only an "H" now......it's my new man

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lostinfrance · 26/05/2008 14:49

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Rachmumoftwo · 26/05/2008 14:52

I saw Wicked a few weeks back and would go again like a shot, I smile and feel happy just thinking about it, it was that good!

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FAQ · 26/05/2008 14:59

yes he is into musicals - he mentioned he liked musicals before I did

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Gobbledigook · 26/05/2008 15:00

Wicked, Wicked, Wicked, Wicked...

It's blardy wicked! Seen it twice, have the CD, would go tonight if I could.

3andnomore · 26/05/2008 15:01

I was going to suggest Miss Saigon...but apparnetly the show is closed now in teh UK ;( Twas a beautyful Musical

3andnomore · 26/05/2008 15:03

how about Lion King, that is still running, I believe, and my mother and es both are completley taken with it!

Gobbledigook · 26/05/2008 15:04

this does not even do it justice

Go now before Kerry Ellis goes - she is brilliant but off to play Elphaba on Broadway in July.

SpookyMadMummy · 26/05/2008 15:11

Another vote for Wicked here! I saw it before the MN meet-up in November 2006 and I would go again like a shot!

Saymyname · 26/05/2008 15:17

Billy Elliott, I saw it earlier this year and it is fantastic.

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FAQ · 26/05/2008 15:18

well it looks like Wicked is the outright winner here - thanks

Been going round in circles looking at what's on and not being able to choose

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3andnomore · 26/05/2008 15:30

Just looked at teh wicked link, and it does seem a real good show....
I love musicals, but will you believe it, the only one I have ever seen is Miss Saigon...there are so many I want to see one day...

Gobbledigook · 26/05/2008 15:31

FAQ - Mars has seen it as well and loved it. YOu must report back on what you think!

HumphreyC · 26/05/2008 15:31

Spamalot is great fun.

Earlybird · 26/05/2008 15:46

Would Wicked be suitable for a 7 year old? Wondering if I should take dd....