Musical theatre is all the rage these days, spurred on by the popularity of TV talent shows such as ‘Any Dream Will Do’ and ‘How do you solve a problem like Maria’, more and more of us are experiencing the wonder that is a night out on the town to see a musical. The UK is famed for its dramatic, colourful and passionate performances which play at theatres from London to Edinburgh and everywhere in-between, so whether you are new to musical theatre, a committed fan or you just fancy a night out doing something different, there are hundreds of shows to see that are guaranteed to get you dancing in your seat.
If you truly want to see the best that musical theatre has to offer then choose from some of the top shows so you can experience the most popular songs and performances in the UK. If you’re new to the world of theatre then you should definitely try to start your experience off with a bang. ‘Oliver’, ‘Singing in the Rain’ and ‘Mary Poppins’ are old popular classics with catchy songs and well known stories which are bound to get you in the musical mood. If you’re looking for something a little more modern ‘Blood Brothers’, ‘Avenue Q’ and ‘Wicked’ are currently at the top of the musical theatre charts with bold exciting performances and a wealth of talent to match. ‘Wicked’ recently won the audience award for Best musical at the Olivier Awards so already has a great seal of approval from the public.
If you’re looking for something really special ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ or ‘Les Miserable’s’ should be firmly at the top of your list. Both shows are accessible modern operas with fabulous costumes and haunting tunes that will stay with you long after the curtains go down. The Sequel to ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Love Never Dies’, by Andrew Lloyd Webber has just opened in London so try and grab your ticket soon as this new chapter is bound to be a sell out.
If you get bitten by the musical bug and you live outside London that shouldn’t stop you from experiencing the best that musical theatre has to offer. Touring companies regularly give people all over the country the chance to see some of their favourite shows featuring some of the best performers in the world but if you just can’t wait for them to come to you head off on one of the many Theatre Breaks available so you can combine your passion for theatre with a great trip away.
No matter what show you go to there is nothing like a night out at the theatre to lift your spirits and get you in the musical mood. So, warm up your vocal chords and get in the ticket line early so you can experience some of the best musicals the UK has to offer.
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