If you have been to London, you will agree that it is indeed a wonderful and fantastic city as it has magnificent attractions that will keep you mesmerized for as long as your stay lasts. Sample musicals in London is a great way to complement the trip. London’s West End in particular has some of the world’s best theatres and visiting these to watch a world-class musical is the best way you can make your stay in London unforgettable and meaningful.
Below are just some of the musicals in London you will be excited to see:
Les Miserable’s.
Those who plan on making a trip to the West End have no doubt heard of this title already. It may come as a little surprise since it is the longest running musical in London. Les Miserable’s is a classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel about love and tragedy in 19th century France. It plays at the Queen’s Theatre on Shaftsbury Avenue so if you happen to be booked in one of the hotels in Hyde Park, getting a ticket for this musical would be the next best thing to do.
Wicked.
Wicked arrived in the West End only in 2006 but it has already made a tremendous splash. It has recorded the biggest opening in the West End’s History ever. Wicked is based from the book of Gregory Maguire which tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West, prior to the events of The Wizard of Oz. It is currently playing at the London Apollo Victoria Theatre.
The Lion King.
When Disney’s Lion King hit the box office, it was only a matter of time before it was transferred to the stage. Although this musical is based on an animated film where the characters are all animal cartoons, it is nevertheless a huge hit thanks in part to the breathtaking performance and costumes and the great songs. If you have seen the film earlier then you may even be more interested to check out how well the film translates into a musical. You can catch this one in London’s Lyceum Theatre on Wellington Street so if you stay in a Hyde Park hotel, get yourself a ticket as soon as you are able.
Catch musicals in London.
Do not limit your choices to the examples cited here. Although these great musical pieces prove to be a good start for those who are new to West End, you may have witnessed these musicals on several occasions already and want to see something new. Go out and take a look around to discover something that will interest you. London is a great entertainment destination and visiting the West End will be a wise way of seizing this rare opportunity.
In fact Shrek the musical is getting rave reviews and we will be featuring our review here shortly. There are now no shortages of great musicals in London for you to see.