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Here’s what we think: Review by Headout

Shakespeare’s cackling play gets a melodious reboot in this high-stakes musical about a quarreling couple making a musical. The classic narration of The Taming of the Shrew has been adapted, and tamed, into a stellar production that is in equal parts clever and absurd. At the center are Lilli, a young, vivacious, and hopeful performer, and Fred, the egotistical director and her infamous ex-husband. The passionate love that once bubbled between them has given way to constant yelling, name-calling, and even gun-toting gangsters. Is the intense animosity actually a desperate attempt to rekindle the lost fire between them? Find who wins in the tussle between love and hate at the Barbican Theatre on London’s West End. 

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David Jays,

The Guardian
Oct 2023
4/5

“In Bartlett Sher’s plushly enjoyable staging, it delivers glorious music and falderol frivolity.”

Tom Wicker,

Time Out
Jun 2024
4/5

“A tremendous performance from Broadway star Stephanie Block propels this knowing revival of the classic musical”

Marianka Swain,

The Telegraph
Jun 2024
4/5

"The TV star and a fantastically on-form Stephanie J Block make a swell duo in this smart new staging with all the makings of a summer hit"

Sarah Hemming,

Financial Times
Jun 2024
4/5

“the cast introduces a mischievous sense of conspiracy with the audience as we all roll with a comic plot”

Jun 2024
3/5

"this self-referential love letter to showbiz is structurally complex but should feel fizzy and light."

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The script, the set, and the actors' performances: incredible. The venue is magnificent and really draws you into the story. The hostesses were lovely.
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Julian P Fieldwick
The performances were faultless. I was completely immersed in the play. To Kill a Mockingbird is a very important work for my daughter and me. When she was doing her GCSEs, I read the book to her every evening. This performance did justice to the classic work of fiction. I was mesmerised. At the end of the play, my daughter turned to me with tears running down her cheeks. That's how moving it was. This experience was only heightened by the fact that we were lucky enough to be seated in a beautifully maintained theatre. The Wyndham's Thestre was spectacular and has to be the most gorgeous theatre I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The icing on the cake was the fact that each and every member of staff was unfailingly polite and professional. It was one of the most memorable events of my life, and I can safely say that my daughter felt the same way!
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Mervyn Trollip
Show was something of a pilgrimage for me. I have known it my whole life but never saw it live. It did not disappoint. Éponine (Jess Folley) was a standout for me. Fresh and 'on my own was particularly moving. I would go again if I could.
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Masha Maria Kroupnikov
We absolutely loved it! The venue is lovely, there were some soap/smoke bubbles before. The actors were awesome and so was the setup and the costumes. Another bonus - it's short, so suitable for smaller children.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

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Karine KALIFA BLIGNY
An absolutely extraordinary show! We spent 2 hours and 45 minutes completely lost in the moment. The singers are exceptional, the dancers are incredible, and the choreography flows with wild energy, without a single lull. The song selections are spot-on and perfectly integrated into the show. And what can I say about the costumes: sumptuous, spectacular, and truly visually over-the-top 🤩 The theater itself is magnificent and adds so much to the experience. In short, a grand, lavish, and flawlessly executed show. We had a really, really great time, and I highly recommend it! A quick practical tip 🥶 : be sure to bring a light sweater! It gets pretty cold in the theater.
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The show was one of the best I've ever seen in my life—it felt like a live concert with absolutely stunning special effects, and it really looked like the four of them were actually on stage. In fact, my family and I were debating whether they were exact lookalikes or what? Amazing!!! It’s totally worth it—a MUST-SEE in London!! And super easy to get to💪🏻
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Chiara Setti
The performance was absolutely incredible! The singing was out of this world and the ambience was on point! It is a must watch while in London!
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Ramona Jennifer Josef
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