Due to the pandemic, both Londoner’s and visitors have missed almost a year of watching their beloved West End Shows.
2021 has brought around some new, long awaited productions as well as the return of the classics. Below we have ranked our top 5 picks of the West End shows you cannot miss this year.
- Under the Milk Wood
Michael Sheen brings us the new staged version of Dylan Thomas’s legendary tale of the inhabitants of Llareggub, a fictional Welch village, and all the drama that comes with them. Grab one of the 500 socially-distanced seats, you don’t want to miss this one!
- Cinderella
One of this year’s most anticipated musicals is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaption of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. Not only is this Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first musical in six years, it is drawing even more excitement due to the promise of Emerald Fennel’s brilliant writing. You may recognise her name from the Oscar-winning film Promising Young Woman. Grab a friend, loved one or go alone and enjoy this sure-to-be masterpiece.
- Hamilton
Hamilton has become an international sensation and an absolute must-watch for both newbies and loyal theatre goers. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s enticing tale of America’s founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is told through a hip-hop based musical, which makes for a show as interesting as it sounds!
- Waitress
Waitress is set in the American south, and follows an aspiring pie-maker, Jenna, through her breakthrough opportunity as a baking contest arrives in town. The play’s score, by Grammy nominated Sara Bareilles, has received rave reviews, and is guaranteed to get you moving in your seat.
- Everybody’s Talking About Jaime
Jamie is a teenager living in Sheffield whose dreams to make it as a drag artist. This very human, hysterical and animated story is based off Jamie Campbell’s real life. Grab a ticket and relish in this joy-filled musical.