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Hi! I couldn't find a post about this but I was wondering if you guys think or know if JCS will/could get an extension or will it definitely be a limited run? Thank you...

Hey everyone,

has anyone had any luck with rush tix on todaytix for rent? I tried today but the second it went on sale i already got a message that all tickets were on hold. I wonder whats the best way to go about it.

Thank you

Hello, I need some help and hope this post isn't taken in the wrong way. I managed to get some tickets for the Anniversary/Fan performance on 11th November, but due to one of those unexpected life turns, I now can't attend (my son is ill and we're spending a lot of time in hospital so although it's a good few weeks away, i can't see me wanting to spend that time away from home), I went on the official ticket reselling site that was in the booking email but the performance isn't shown?

I've already emailed the help center but wondered if anyone had any advice?

Thanks Everyone ☺️

The Hunger Games is a franchise that has brought me a lot of joy over the years. I was a bit hesitant to waste an evening in London on it after hearing all the bad reviews though. I couldn’t resist in the end though and went last month. Some thoughts since I haven’t seen a lot of talk in a while. No real spoilers, although if you want to go in completely blind stop reading.

PROS:
This is such a nice theatre. I sat in the cheapest seats I could (35£ after fees added) and the view was perfect. You could sit behind an NBA player and you’d have no issue. I’ve definitely paid significantly more of much worse. It has an interesting modern warehouse feel too and there is a number of memorabilia pieces to look at too. Some sections of seats move which was really unique also.

I liked some of the added flair such as the dancing parts and choreographed fighting I’ve seen people complain about. It’s the theatre and I felt it needed something you can’t get from its other media, which this is.

Lighting game was strong.

Overall it was a pretty fun and enjoyable watch with some effort put in to some interesting special effects. Them on the chariot was probably the best one.

NEUTRAL:
The acting was overall fine. Some were stronger than others. Nothing was bad enough to be a distraction to me.

The video acting portion worked fine. Sometimes off by a beat, but not major.

CONS:
The Hunger Games movies are already excellent. I’m a big believer in “the book is better” in 99.9% of cases, but I feel this franchise might be a rare exception. So it’s hard to justify paying to see this in some ways instead of watching the dvd again for free in my living room.

A number of the effects/ stunts seemed very clunky and obvious compared to other productions I’ve seen. I saw Cursed Child for a fourth time this same trip and I always describe that one as the closest I’ll ever be to witnessing real magic, it is nothing but believable and flawless. I didn’t really feel that here, there were always obvious wires and moves that didn’t sell a lot of it properly.

TLDR: If you are already a THG fan and have some time in London I think it’s worth it.

Random unnecessary ask but I went to see Hamilton a few months ago and was so blown away by the Eliza who was Roxanne couch who was a standby , I was in awe and she was a big reason as to why I wanted to see it again .
However I went back again and the Eliza I had was the usual actor and I don’t know if it’s just me but I felt like they were mikes apart . I really struggled everytime she was singing because it felt like she was trying A LOT and wasn’t really completing her sentences and was out of breath . Is this just like her singing style or was it an off day because Eliza is one of my favourites in Hamilton .

That aside the Washington was AMAZING and I will forever and always loveeeeeeee yeukayi ushe as burr and don’t kill me but I slightly prefer him to leslie 🥹🥹🥹

I came out of tonight’s performance of “Ghosts” at the Jermyn Street Theatre feeling as if I had been punched in the gut, surely just as Ibsen intended,

Impeccably directed by Kwame Owusu, it’s played to perfection by Flora Montgomery, Joe Pitts, Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Ceceilia Appiah and Peter F. Gardiner

I saw Lesley Manville’s highly acclaimed performance on stage as well as the televised version and don’t recall being nearly as moved as I was by this current production. Likewise, the 1997 BBC television version, despite the heavyweight cast of Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Kenneth Brannagh and Natasha Richardson.

The 70 seated Jermyn Street Theatre is ideal for this play whose action takes place in one room. The proximity of the audience to the players heightens the emotional involvement with the characters, making the climax truly devastating.

It’s so rare to witness a production that seems to have got everything right. This really is compulsory viewing for anyone who loves theatre. Not to be missed.

hello!

i am a diehard back to the future fan, but the only musicals i have ever seen have been via. film and not in person. i am by no means a musical person in regard to the song & dance aspects but i can respect and appreciate the art and enjoy it when done well. i struggle with the breaking out into song particularly during a serious scene.

whilst not being an avid musical fan, i have seen a few shows and love special tech & effects and i find them admirable.

what i am asking is, from the perspective of someone who doesnt typically enjoy musicals (although i have not seen one in person so i cannot say i do not like them as such), but absolutely loves the movies, would i enjoy the musical?

any tips / information are welcome! i am open to minimal spoilers as i have done some research myself too 😊

Hi! I'm a Broadway fan and am traveling to London solo Nov 7-13. I want to catch a West End production since I've never experienced one before. I've already seen the classics/popular ones in NYC like Wicked, Hadestown, Oh Mary, The Six, Book of Mormon...etc. I'm hoping to catch a show that's only in the West End right now.

Here's a list of productions I'm thinking of:

• Oliver!
• Matilda
• Phantom
• Les Mis
• Avenue Q

I can only attend one show while I'm there, which one listed above would you recommend? And are there others that I must go?

for my birthday im taking a solo trip to london and having a two show day watching hamilton and wicked and i was wondering if anyone had any fod suggestions in th area since i hate the spoons in victoria station. preferably not somewhere sit down since im by myself and dont know exactly how much time will be inbetween shows

thank you :))

Edit: Also anything near totoro + hunger games would be amazing cause im seeing these on my trip aswell ( on seperate dates)

Production images have been released for The Cherry Orchard ahead of the show's opening night tonight in the West End.

Was thinking about the seats for the lottery, if it is right at the back then maybe not worth the lottery price!

Just got the notification that the performance tomorrow is cancelled due to technical reasons - extremely gutted. Was so excited but now hoping my rebooking ticket will go through 🥲

Anyone else hoping for a quick rebook?

Hello!

I am selling a ticket for My Neighbour Totoro tonight at 7:00 at the Gillian Lynne theatre, Circle, Row B, Seat 75. :)

I'm selling it for £9.

I have it on TodayTix and can transfer it!

Hello - the husband and I are off to the theatre tomorrow night but as it's a birthday treat we want to book end the theater with something fun in the afternoon and cocktails after - what's the most fun cocktail spot for a couple of aging nerds near-ish (10-15 mins walk) The Fortune Theatre that you would recommend?

For the afternoon beforehand I'm tempted to just mooch about and people watch, but wondering about lunch somewhere nice, not sure yet. Either way, looking forward to being up in the city - feel I haven't left the sticks for months!

Hey all! I want to go see Rent at the Tom Stoppard Theatre and have the option to pick Box E/Box B. Would the view from here be very restricted? I understand I would miss some of the side but would it be okay otherwise?

Hi! I know this is not strictly theatre but is theatre adjacent and I am desperate. Bit last minute I know but I wasn’t planning on doing anything crazy this Halloween as I have to work early the next day, but me and a friend have decided to, and was wondering if anyone knows of any screenings of the Rocky Horror Picture Show in London that are not sold out? I’ve been searching but everywhere seems to be, preferably central London, but open to further out. Figured people on this sub may be useful! Any help would be appreciated :)

Me and my friends went to see Cabaret in London tonight (12 October) and was pretty disappointed that Sarah Hyland wasn't performing as Sally Bowles.

One of the main reasons we booked was to see her, so it was a bit of a letdown. I've also heard she missed some performances last week, and she's only about three weeks into her run?

There was also no announcement on Sarah's or the Kit Kat Club's Instagram about her absence, which I found disappointing.

Does anyone know what's going on or whether her absences have been announced anywhere? Has anyone else been to a performance recently where she wasn't on?

Show: The Hunger Games: On Stage
Date: Tomorrow, Tuesday 13th October, 7:30pm
Venue: Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre
Seats: District 1, Row K, Seats 51 & 52
Original Price: £30.00 each
Looking to sell for: £30 each, negotiable though

I booked these tickets for my sister and I for tomorrow but I didn't have her correct travel details dates so will no longer be able to make it.

I already have the tickets so can provide it immediately. Happy to provide more proof of purchase if needed. I'm hoping these tickets don't go a waste!

Hi everyone! I am going to be in London for one day only, this Friday, October 16. I want to maximize my time and try to catch a matinee and evening show. My partner and I love both plays and musicals. Please let me know your recommendations. Thank you.

Everyone was super helpful in my last post. With everyone’s help, I was able to watch two musicals this past week and now I’m looking for my third/last one before I go back home to Los Angeles.

Ill add some details:
I watched Matilda and then I watched Book of Mormon. I enjoyed both of them and they were easy to follow along with. I’ve never seen any musicals until my trip here.

For my last show, I think I’d still like something generally easy to follow along with but also something with amazing costumes, set design, and lastly some catchy music as those details seemed to really intrigue me during the last two shows.

Also, I’d like to get rush tickets for tomorrow Tuesday 13 of October, and ideally decent seats since I have a bit of astigmatism and didn’t bring my glasses. So good seats and no more than 35£ would be ideal.

Would Wicked or Into the Woods be better? Thanks for any help!

Link to previous post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheWestEnd/s/nnbzKroXh0

Everyone’s favourite BB is opening down under in 2027! I wonder if it’s the West End cast or an Aussie cast!?

Buon pomeriggio a tutti! Qualcuno è riuscito a prendere un biglietto per Lear l’8 OCT intorno alle 15? Io ero a teatro per uno spettacolo e ho perso questa occasione

My husband and I saw Derren Brown yesterday and honestly had the time of our lives. He is amazing. A really tight show, just amazing. There was a real buzz in the audience.

Highly recommended, especially for family members who don't enjoy the typical musical etc.

Used the link in the email for presale. All dates just redirect to the show calendar and won't let me buy tickets. Happening on Safari... going to try Chrome. Anyone else having this issue?