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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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ABBA Voyage

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William Shephard
My wife and I flew from Mexico 🇲🇽 just to see this concert. It was amazing and transported us back to the time when ABBA was the big ticket of the time. It met all our expectations and to be in a crowd where the vibe was outstanding, everyone dancing and singing... having the time of our lives 🤣 It was truly an honor to be there, kudos to the production team and all involved. You really outdid yourselves and thank you for a wonderful life experience 🙏
Sep, 2024
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ABBA Voyage

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Tzur Tuval
I came to travel and experience London for few days from Israel and it was one of the best unforgettable shows that I watched in my life! Although it wasn't the real humen ABBA it was an hell of a production. No doubt I'll be back one day to experience it AGAIN!
Aug, 2024
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Hamilton

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Reiss Humpage
Seeing Hamilton in the stunning Victoria theatre was a one in a lifetime experience. The cast are incredible and they did it so perfectly, the staff were wonderful and really helped make the experience so great. The drinks although expensive were really strong which is good! Someone next to us were on their phone taking calls and texting throughout the show, we reported it to the staff and they spoke to them and they didn't come back after the interval which was great as they were really distracting. I think it might be worth the staff being a lot more strict on that sort of thing as it ruins the experience for others but luckily it was handled but it wasn't spotted by them in the first half, they had even spoke to them a few times, it should be one warning and then your out. I really recommend going to see Hamilton, it's worth every penny.
Sep, 2024
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Les Misérables

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Monica Fernanda Socías Hernandez
I loved the musical, however the sound was not optimal and the songs were not clearly understood, not the dialogues. Anyway the singers were excellent.
Sep, 2024
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Les Misérables

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Itati Gisela Gaspar
Everything, I have nothing bad to say. It was an incredible experience. Incredible voices, scenography and the otherworldly orchestra!!!! It was wonderful and highly recommended to do. Les Miserables is a great play. Not to be missed!!!
Aug, 2024
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Mamma Mia!

Experience
Dario Iervese
Beautiful and functional theater. The show was truly overwhelming, with very high-level performers who were able to keep the audience's attention from the first to the last minute. Unmissable experience to be absolutely repeated
Aug, 2024
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

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Lourdes Arica Jara
It was great, my daughter and I we really enjoyed the show and it was better than we expected , on time, music , scenario, was really great experience!!!
Aug, 2024
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Hello, Dolly!

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Kyle Sheldon
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s a slow-burn Dolly…and it works brilliantly. This one fully embraces the poignancy—subsequently making the joyful moments burn even brighter. The director was clearly a fan of the movie; seamlessly blending the best of it into the stage version & Dame Imelda was surprisingly born to play this role. “Wow, wow, wow fellas” INDEED!!!!
Aug, 2024
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Phantom of the Opera

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CHIARA TRONCONI
I was very happy with the performance, the place where I was sitting was so-so, you couldn't see the top of the stage 😞
Aug, 2024
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