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Matilda The Musical has, over the years, become a timeless classic in London's West End. It has captivated audiences, both young and old, with its endearing story of resilience, wit, love, and the transformative power of knowledge. It is like going back to a piece of your childhood again. Playing at the prestigious Cambridge Theatre, this delightful production, adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved children's book, is sure to mesmerise you with its talented cast, heart-warming story, amazing set design, and a soundtrack that you’ll be humming long after the final curtain call.

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Lyn Gardner,

The Guardian
nov, 2011
5/5

“If anything, it is actually richer than Dahl's novel. It captures all the original's delicious nastiness, particularly in depicting Matilda's school, Crunchem Hall (motto: "children are maggots"), run by the fearsome Miss Trunchbull, but it also celebrates the solace of books and the transforming powers of the imagination.”

Sam Marlowe,

Time Out
ene, 2024
4/5

“With hindsight, Kelly and Minchin's musical, born of the 1988 novel by that master of the splendidly grotesque Roald Dahl, is a little too long and, dramatically, a tad wayward. But like the curly-haired little girl in the famous nursery rhyme, when it is good, it is very, very good. And it's even better when it's horrid.”

Charles Spencer,

The Telegraph
nov, 2011
5/5

“Matthew Warchus’s thrilling, warm-hearted production, exuberantly designed by Rob Howell and with pin-sharp choreography by Peter Darling, constantly combines comedy with a sense of wonder.”

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ABBA Voyage

Experience
Manfred Uhrman
Bei Anreise haben wir uns auf ein schönes Konzert gefreut und waren sehr gespannt, da wir schon einiges gehört haben. Letztendlich war es atemberaubend und wir wären sofort nochmal reingegangen ! Die Show war, als wären die vier wirklich da und rocken die Bude- eine unglaubliche Zeitreise ! schier unglaublich alles! ebenso die Akustik! Auch die Band war der Hammer. Was einfach auch unglaublich war ist, dass wirklich alle Altersgruppen anwesend waren- und bei der Rückfahrt hat die ganze U-Bahn gesungen ! Also mir fehlen die geeigneten Worte für das Erlebnis zusammenzufassen und es ist schade, dass es wirklich das letzte Mal ist, ABBA bei einem Konzert zu sehen 😕 ich empfehle jeden, der jetzt noch die Möglichkeit hat und mit ABBA eine Vergangenheit hat, diese letzte Erfahrung zu machen !
Jul 2025
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Hamilton

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Mary L Doherty
It made it seamless for me getting into the play with your tickets. Very easy to pick out a seat and pay, and I loved it! You can't take pictures during the performance so I just took a picture of the stage
Jul 2025
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Hamilton

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Gabriella Fehérváry
It was a truly amazing experience, the actors and dancers were awesome and the whole musical was just incredible. All the songs, the drama, the jokes, the dynamic of the show, everything was perfecf. The theatre staff was friendly and helpful.
Jun 2025
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Oliver!

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Mike Weare
WOW WOW WOW sensational I cannot believe you transported me back to the days of Oliver Twist I felt like I was there throughout the whole show! I barely blinked I barely moved and not once got off my seat...u had my full attention throughout The cast were sensational Mr.Bumble his voice WOW. This was the first time in my 53 years on earth of being at a musical and WOW it took my breath away! Oliver Twist has always and will always be my fav film ever I would come back and see this stage show again for sure. Such a beautiful theatre so old fashioned L♥️VE IT! Well worth a visit for any Charles Dickens lovers! Also say the stage props OMG u had me questioning were they real or were they super imposed settings?? So much work must have went into planning the show perfection throught out A must see show for the whole family ♥️♥️
Jul 2025
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Les Misérables

Experience
Carlos Ventura
For me it was one of the best moments in London. Intense, breathtaking and exciting. I highly recommend the experience.
Jun 2025
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Les Misérables

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Christina Marrara-Kinkade
Les Miserables is one of my favorite musicals, and seeing it performed in London is like no other. The ticketing process was easy and seats were perfect
Jun 2025
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Experience
ELEONORA IACCARINO
The theater very much suited to the type of show. Truly spectacular cast not only the two leads but also the various supporting actors. Only drawback the air conditioning maybe a little too cold. But overall all very very satisfactory
Jun 2025
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The Devil Wears Prada

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Irene Irene
Love the whole experience. Although at first we are unable to buy online (probably bec we are fr Indonesia and our connection at UK sometimes was weak) but we finally managed to get the tickets. We are super excited bec this is our first time to attend a musical in London which is a must from what I heard. And we indeed made a perfect choice. The Devil Wears Prada was amazing from the choreographer, the cast, the costumes, the set and of course the musics👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Jun 2025
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Wicked

Experience
Giulia Bigioni
The production was the best one I've ever seen in my life. I love Theatre and Cinema (I work in cinema industry) and I was amazed by the scenographic artistry and the perfect vocals. I loved the love you feel by entering the theatre, the bar was so cute and the assistance crew was polite. Thank you for this spectacular experience♥️ I'll never forget it.
Jun 2025
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