Please note that if we refer to having reviewed a show (either on this website or for Broadway World UK), or attended as an Offies assessor, we received complimentary press tickets to that show. If we do not refer to a review or Offies assessment, we paid for the tickets with our own money.
What we’ve been watching in 2024
January 2024
Unfortunate at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant (15 Jan): A camptastic dive into the untold story of Ursula the Sea Witch. Fun for Disney and drag fans alike.
Edges at Phoenix Arts Club (20 Jan): Read our review of Edges.
Tess at Peacock Theatre (31 Jan): Read our review of Tess.
February 2024
Bronco Billy – The Musical at Charing Cross Theatre (3 Feb): Read our review of Bronco Billy.
Journey of a Refugee at Stanley Arts (4 Feb): Read our review of Journey of a Refugee.
Luna Loves Library Day at Lyric, Hammersmith (10 Feb): Read our review of Luna Loves Library Day.
Turning the Screw at Kings Head Theatre (16 Feb): Read our review of Turning the Screw.
Kaleidoscope at Half Moon Theatre (24 Feb): A lovely little show for teeny weeny audiences (0-18 months). Fantastic light design that had little ones entranced, with a chance to play at the end. (Attended as an Offies assessor).
A Song for Ella Grey at Theatre Peckham (29 Feb): Read our review of A Song for Ella Grey.
March 2024
Romeo and Juliet at Polka Theatre (9 Mar): Read our review of Romeo and Juliet.
Medusa’s First Kiss at Little Angel Studios (17 Mar): Read our review of Medusa’s First Kiss.
Wild About You in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane (26 March): A promising production elevated by an exceptional cast, led by the always excellent Rachel Tucker. Not sure we’d rush back to see this but interesting to see how it develops.
April 2024
A quiet month since we were away for the Easter holidays, although we did see three in-house theme park productions at Phantasialand. As well as….
Pippin in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane (30 April): We couldn’t go a month without any theatre so we squeezed in an emergency school night trip to see this fabulous concert production of Pippin. We’ve seen a couple of different versions in the past (including the most recent Broadway revival) and this very much lived up to them, with a fantastic cast, including the ever-excellent Cedric Neal and a show-stealing Zizi Strallen. Lucie Jones in a comedy role was also a revelation. Fingers crossed there’s more life in this than a two night run.
May 2024
Mrs Doubtfire at The Shaftesbury Theatre (5 May): This is very much the film on stage, with some songs (or so Mrs Mummy tells me). And it’s very much a 90s throwback with a heavy dose of misogyny, and a horribly twee ending. If only Tim Minchin had been let loose on this one and given it the Groundhog Day treatment.
Porridge Boy at Greenwich Theatre (23 May): Read our review of Porridge Boy.
The Colour of Dinosaurs at Polka Theatre (27 May): Read our review of The Colour of Dinosaurs.
Olive Boy at New Wimbledon Studios (31 May): A fantastic, semi-autobiographical performance piece about teenage grief from the charismatic Ollie Maddigan. (Attended as an Offies assessor.)
June 2024
Ten in the Bed at Half Moon Theatre (5 June): Read our review of Ten in the Bed.
Julie at The Other Palace (13 June): Read our review of Julie.
Longitude at Upstairs at the Gatehouse (14 June): Read our review of Longitude.
Mario the Maker Magician (22 June): A brilliant, uplifting show for families featuring some brilliant magic tricks and empowering messaging. (Attended as an Offies assessor.)
July 2024
Mean Girls at The Savoy Theatre (3 July): Saw it on a Wednesday. Wore pink (obvs) but also one may have been wearing pink sweat pants (shock horror!) We’ve been waiting for this for ages and it didn’t disappoint.
Enitan’s Game at Punchdrunk Enrichment (7 July): A brilliant piece of interactive children’s Theatre with escape room vibes, which Quaver came out raving about. (Attended as an Offies assessor.)
Tweedy’s Massive Circus at Underbelly, Cavendish Square (18 July): Read our review of Tweedy’s Massive Circus.
The Children’s Inquiry at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant (20 July): A powerful verbatim piece of theatre about the experiences of children in care, featuring a talented cast of young performers. This has especial resonance for our family, and it was thought-provoking for Crotchet, but it was a little on the long side, especially for something so heavy.
Starlit Summer at Phantom Peak (21 July): Read our review of Starlit Summer at Phantom Peak.