Wednesday 9 May 2007

West End - The shows to see

Whether a regular occurrence in your life, or a one-off, seeing a show in the West End should always make for a good night out. Here, the Style High Street recommends what shows to see with the help of London Theatre reviews.

Avenue Q - Humans and puppets combine in this musical comedy. The story follows Princeton, a broke college-graduate new to the neighbourhood. We see his story of self-discovery unfold for this jobless, homeless sex maniac in one of the few places where un-PC-ness is still fashionable (the theatre). Anyone I've spoken to who has seen this has fully recommended it so we'll pass those recommendations onto you.

The Lion King - Disney's classic on stage is talked about every year, and will continue to do so for sure. There is no reason not to see the menagerie of over 40 performers is what continues to be one of the most popular West End shows. I won't explain the story, lets face it if you don't know there's not much hope... Hailed by many critics for its special effects and giant costumes, we feel everyone should see this spectacle at some point.

The Reporter - Moving onto drama if musicals aren't your thing, we have The Reporter. Opened only late February it has had much success already. Labelled 'absorbing' it won't force you to bounce, instead is likely to wear away the edge of your seat. The play follows BBC correspondent James Mossman between the years of 1963 and 1971 searching for the truth behind his suicide. Just a warning - I've heard it has an ambiguous ending, so only watch it if you like to think.

There should be something for everyone there and even if shows aren't your scene it is worth booking into a hotel and giving it a go. They can make for a fun evening. Tickets can be purchased from Covent Garden Life and lastminute.com.

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