Emma's Dress Circle
Emma has seen 124 shows and has 4 shows on their FollowSpot
Hi, I'm Emma, and musical theatre is one of my most favourite things in all the world! Big fan of a double show day, and aiming for a triple in the not so distant future. Now mumma to Stagey Baby, an 8 year old theatre fanatic who fell in love with the West End age 3 (The Lion King if it's of any interest) - love our trips together but also enjoy going with the bestie and/or other stagey friends. I'll be listing just the shows I've seen live here as I've seen too many proshots and bootlegs to recall them all lol. (Nothing like being in the room where it happens though ;) )
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Les MisΓ©rables
Now PlayingLes MisΓ©rables
Now PlayingPerfection on stage - the story, the drama, the tragedy, the comedy, the romance, the passion. One that we watch over and over and never get tired of.
They took the revolve away :o
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The incredible score, the emotion, THAT LINE in Me and the Sky, the spirit, the choreography, the inspiration....everything!
Its over so fast!
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OH MY HEART! I have fallen in love with this incredible show!! The whole company, and the whole show, are just wonderful! So much energy on stage, its tangible. Well paced, nostalgic, relevant, poignant, funny, magical!! Dianne Pilkington was born t play Eglantine; she is sensational! Rob Madge is a joy and triumph and seeing them shine made the show even more special.
Can't think of one thing I did not like!
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Incredible dancing, gorgeous vocals , so cleverly done, immersive but without losing any of the brilliance. Had an absolute ball and couldnβt wait to return with my daughter - an equally awesome experience second time round.
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Funny, sassy, clever, inspiring, all the bops. Melissa Jacques is incredible (not that its about the cast butttttt!)
Whats not to like?!
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Incredible. One of the best things Iβve ever seen. That act one closer - wow!
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Everything! Beautifully, beautifully done! Challenging, heartbreaking, heartwarming, gorgeous, hilarious. Had the absolute best time!
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Practically perfect in every way (couldn't not go there!)
What's not to like about everyone's favourite nanny?!
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This blew me away, so simple, so beautiful, so incredible. What an amazing return to the west end. Rachel Tucker, as I already knew, its just insane!
Didnt get its longer run :(
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IT WAS INSANE! I have still not yet recovered and forever will have a moment of excitement when I remember them flying. ABSOLUTE SESNSATIONS the whole darn cast! I knew I would love this but WOW (And when OG Sukie and Carrie as Sukie get together with the composer and sing at the end....allllll the tears!) What. A. Night!
That it had to end. One of the best nights ever.
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So. Much. Fun.
Omg you guys.....theres nothing I did not like
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Operation Mincemeat
Now PlayingOperation Mincemeat
Now PlayingAbsolutely amazing! So so funny!!
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Mamma Mia!
Now PlayingMamma Mia!
Now PlayingIts such a joyous, foot tapping, exuberant show.
The outside one was a washout. Hooray for the Novello.
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Absolutely outstanding; a masterclass in MT and acting through song
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Phenomenal show - waited so long for a London revival and it did not disappoint!
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Iconic, beautiful, empowering and the cast we saw was just mesmerising
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Incredibly moving, focus on vocals. First time round was all star cast pre pandemic, second was first time back at Les Mis post lockdowns. Both equally brilliant, two very special nights!
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Total feel good show, invigorating and lots of fun
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Brilliant. Scott Paige and his facial expressions is worth the ticket price alone!
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Loved the "surprise", some great songs, great writing, fab casting
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Fabulous show, really enjoyed!
Audience etiquette π
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A truly beautiful retelling of a classic story. Gorgeous new songs performed alongside the glorious originals, by an incredible cast with brilliant staging and the use of effects to complement the stellar acting on stage. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Maybe a little too much digital? But thats pushing to find a negative!
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Just beautiful, timeless, always emotional
Stunt casting
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Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Now PlayingHarry Potter And The Cursed Child
Now PlayingWellll....its just spectacular in every way
The long wait for tickets (was worth it though!) Two part format also makes it pricey for families (hence why my kids have not yet seen it)
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Really good fun! Courtney Bowman was sensational!
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Heathers came into my life in a season where I needed escapism and joy and it brought both those things in buckets
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Disney's The Lion King
Now PlayingDisney's The Lion King
Now PlayingSuch a classic - brilliant score, brilliant production
Scar could be scarier
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Some cracking songs, light, entertaining, funny
Stunt casting, little bit cheesey
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Absolutely beautiful! Sensational casting, gorgeous venue, score, production. Loved it way more than I thought!
Nothing!
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Such a beautiful production, loved the original songs and the staging. Mother Gothel (Vivienne Carlyle) was incredibly good!
Too short! Wanted more!
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Bonnie and Clyde
Now PlayingBonnie and Clyde
Now PlayingFunny, sad, clever, sassy, pacey
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Hilarious, vibrant, brilliantly scripted, great pop culture references
Some of the casting....however most was amazing and Holly Stars was incredible
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fabulous show
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As a hugely passionate lover of musicals this was a bit of a switch up for me and I LOVED it! Loved everything about it! Really surprised myself!! Fabulous cast, gripping story and I worked it out which never happens ππ Felt very immersed and invested.
Took my nerves a while to settle π
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Some truly spine tingling performances and songs; exceeded expectations
We got very wet and Jesus fell over and honestly I was worried about him
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Incredible! Bring it back please (but also keep Hamilton)
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Sparkle and Shine!! So much fun!
My friend thought I was taking her to an actual nativity play :D
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Quirky, funny, some excellent songs
Some of the dancing was a little wooden
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Cracking night out
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Now PlayingChitty Chitty Bang Bang
Now PlayingThe music, the flying car, Jason Manford lol
So many talking children (off stage, obvs)
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LOVED this - very funny, very moving, very clever, very immersive. Excited to go again!
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Moulin Rouge!
Now PlayingMoulin Rouge!
Now PlayingPhenomenal set, staging venue. Brilliant casting!
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Very much enjoyed! Loved seeing Sir Ian on stage again
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I was lucky enough to see this at Edinburgh fringe & found it hilarious and very cleverly done!! Would love to see it again to see the changes made!
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Comedy gold, hoping for a return!
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Beautiful score, phenomenal dancing, feel good factor
Little drawn out in places, little bit repetitive (but still brilliant)
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So so funny
Needs a longer run/return!
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Cruel Intentions
Now PlayingCruel Intentions
Now PlayingA highlight from 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival; such a fun night out! Would love to see it produced in the west end or on tour!
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Such a treat to be entertained by Robert Sherman and his small team of talented performers. Such a lovely, entertaining, nostalgic evening.
Deserved a bigger platform!
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Beautifully done, gorgeous compositions
Slow moving and got a little confused at times
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Now PlayingThe Play That Goes Wrong
Now PlayingSide splittingly funny
Over too soon!
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Incredible talent, incredibly funny, intimate cosy venue
Time passed too quickly, left wanting more!
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Funny, quirky, clever
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Very clever & thought provoking
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Brilliant done, really clever, moving and engaging
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Sister Act: The Musical
Now PlayingSister Act: The Musical
Now PlayingFunny, sassy, talented
A little tired maybe
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Dear Evan Hansen
Now PlayingDear Evan Hansen
Now PlayingClever, emotive, gorgeous songs
Whilst itβs beautiful itβs emotionally exhausting!
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Really beautifully done, incredible voices!
Lots of people singing along
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Such a fell good, inspiring show
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Funny, relatable, real feel good evening of theatre
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Funny, sad - laughed and cried!
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Poignant, hilarious, beautifully done
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Beautiful performances and storytelling
A little bit dated
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Thought provoking, inspiring and clever
Cried til I felt ill
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Went in not knowing what to expect and had an absolute blast! Cracking night of theatre!
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This was clever, bonkers. emotional and funny all at the same time.
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The Book Of Mormon
Now PlayingThe Book Of Mormon
Now PlayingFunny, engaging, very clever in places
Racist tones
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So glad we caught this before the end of the run, lovely production
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Absolutely cracking to see west end performers in a little local venue; first time in this theatre shamefully, but won't be the last!
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Beautiful choreography and some really gorgeous songs
Felt a little long
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Easy watching, enjoyed it more than I thought I would
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I was 100% drawn into the magic of live performance (one of my first ever theatre experiences aged around 8)
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A show at the Globe was on my wish list for the longest time; loved being able to tick it off the bucket list! Will return for sure!
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Absolutely hilarious! Really fun night out!
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Beautiful production
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Have loved both child and adult productions; both in the west end and at the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Lively, engaging, great casting!
Audience issues
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Such a glitzy, glamorous, dazzling performance
I hate to say it but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me (sorry!)
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Loved the score but overall did not quite live up to the hype at the time for me
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Intimate, captivating, emotive
A little slow at times
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Loved getting to see this live after studying it π
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Very funny, very clever - hoping for a longer run as would like to see again
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Better than expected, kids loved it
Tired humour in places...not my cup of tea perhaps
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The Mousetrap
Now PlayingThe Mousetrap
Now PlayingWell paced, engaging
No songs (I know theres not meant to be but I'm a musical girl at heart)
108
Clever, engaging, emotional, passionate
It would be lame of me to say no songs again right?
109
Very fun and cute and well done but a one and done for me
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The Phantom of the Opera
Now PlayingThe Phantom of the Opera
Now PlayingLegendary, romantic, spectacle
Not my favourite style. Miss the chandelier falling!
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Nice night out, enjoyed the show, but no strong pull
Nothing really to dislike, but did not love either
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Fun, wonderfully themed, just not my cup of tea despite loving the book!
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Really love to see a Noel Coward play and tick it off the bucket list
Was arranged a bit last minute as original plans fell through
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Nostalgia, some of the songs
Not the best adaptation
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Matilda the Musical
Now PlayingMatilda the Musical
Now PlayingThere were some good songs in there!
I wanted to like this so badly, but it did not live up to the hype for me, at all
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Good but a little hard to follow in places. Glad we went though!
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I love mischief
Heavy emphasis on the magic....not so much for me
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Ermmmm, it was open quickly after lockdown and Wendi Peters was great
Not the one for me
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Not a whole lot
Sadly many things
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