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Thank you for your review and for managing my expectations! The original production still stands alone in excellence in my memory. Can’t wait to see this show now and will try my best to treat it as a stand alone and not compare too much!

I saw it twice and loved every second I spent in the theatre watching it.

I'm really intrigued by this. Never heard of Fuerza Bruta before, which should help improving the viewing experience as I've got nothing to compare it to. I love the whole "21st century circus" vibe, bringing us fresh, new experiences instead of the usual clowns and jugglers we've seen a million times before.

George: Once upon a time, I was a prince without a care. My life was like a fairytale, with me, the royal heir. But now I'm not so sure. What once seemed bright is glowing dim. My fairytale has gone from Disney light to Brothers Grimm. Where is my happily ever after? Can I be certain it's on it's way? They say I'm top of my class. Are they just kissing my ass? Where is my happily ever after? Owen: Last year, this cottage was filled with laughter, But now, I'm just living day to day. My smile once shined like the sun. Now, what I'd give for a gun. Where is my happily ever after? Meghan: It's getting hard to convince myself that I still have a plan. Kate: Who knew when I married a prince, Meghan/Kate: He'd turn out to be just a ma~an!? William/Harry: Where is our happily ever after? It seems my princess has gone astray. She's not at all like our mum. When will our own kingdom come? Meghan/Kate/William/Harry: Where is my happily ever after? Charles: Where is my happily ever after? This endless waiting is all that I've known. I know it sounds a bit mean, But please, God. Don't save the queen. I want my happily ever after. Camilla: Elizabeth: Where is my happily ever after? Philip: Heerrr! Heeeh! Her! HEH! HEEEEH! Elizabeth: I guess it's time to put Charles on the throne. Philip: Heeh! Heh! Heeh! Her! HEH! Heh! Elizabeth: But give Camilla the crown? Philip: Huh!? Elizabeth: I'd rather throw the bitch down. Philip: Grrrr! Elizabeth: 'Twould be my happily ever after. Charlotte: It's getting harder to quit. Just who am I trying to outsmart? Sebastian: When will Miss Kathy admit, That I have the look and the voice for the part? George: Do I have the look and the voice for the part? Greg/Doug: Where is your happily ever after? Household Staff: Where is our happily ever after? Doug: I need some loving behind the scenes. Greg: God, it feels like I'm serving TWO queens! Kevin: But soon, revenge will be mine. The end of the Windsor line! I'll see them soon hanging from every rafter! All: Where is my happily ever- Where is my happily ever- Where is my happily ever after!? Philip: Huuuuuuh!

This production is all about Jack Wolfe.

wow

Thank you for your review. I’m still in disbelief that Jack Wolfe didn’t win the Olivier for this I think he’s truly a generational talent

This sounds like a really interesting musical. The trailer is very poor though, and initially put me off watching it, but seems to get a lot of rave reviews fortunately.

This does sound rather good. I might have to move it towards the top of my 'to see' list.

Me and my daughter loved the performance. I’m a fan of PJ. Given that you don’t know her body of work you picked an odd video ref. She has an eclectic range (including as a novelist - she recently wrote a book in Dorset dialect). I wouldn’t call anyone who wasn’t into her music ‘unintelligent’ but maybe it’s not yr style - that’s fine. I thought the actors did a terrific job and the live onstage music contributed to the atmosphere. What a multi- talented bunch! Am reading the book to judge the translation (bought the playtext) so holding off on that but 3 hours flew by, we loved it and gave a standing ovation! Wish we could get the soundtrack!

I am neutral on PJ Harvey but thought her style of music was excellent in this context. Good acting, good set, but predictable plot.

I watched the play last night and while not quite as negative as you overall I also absolutely hated the songs. Just awful dirges. I've never been a PJ Harvey fan and this made me extra baffled by her appeal.

This was incredible!! I love the name of the it. I cannot fathom why you would say the name of the show would be an issue. The whole point is it's a queer show, if it alienates a wider audience, that's quite ok. This is a celebration show.

Isn’t it Hexham, not Haxham?

I have never met a human being who doesn't like PJ Harvey music. The majority people I know never heard about her, and a minority likes very much. Concerning the play, I didn't watch because I live very far away from London, so, I can't have an opinion. But PJ Harvey discography from 1992 to 2023 is wonderful.

How can you compare this work to those by hacks like Andrew Lloyd Weber?

'promosm'

I watched this production and thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s true that it has little plot. But I disagree that it has nothing to say. I found it inspiring at many levels and I left the theatre with hope about aging and afterlife. So often I leave a theatre showing new work and feel nothing but confusion or political lecturing. This was a pleasant uplifting time that I thoroughly enjoyed. I’m 60 and I agree that this probably only appeals to an older audience.

9:02 “Don’t Feel Like GRACE KELLY”

I'm looking forward to watching this show as luckily it's back at the National theatre again this year.

Mostly Crap

thank you.

I appreciate you compiling this list of best West End shows. I'm somewhat surprised to not see Frozen on the list.

Lea Salonga was my first time watching Le Mia. I was a 9th grader and it was a PBS show. I fell in love with it and now I know why… it was Lea

Samantha Barks is always my Eponine. Lea Salonga is absolutely superb too

Well, i like most OF them. They are all professionals, i think. The one i don’t like is the Rock en roll sound like.

Thanks for the review. Watching it tonight, so it was nice getting some info about the show, as I knew next to nothing of it prior to watching this.

My personal favorites are lea salonga, samantha barks, Nathania Ong, and vajen van den bosch (Who surprised me, she felt like a breath of fresh air)

Lea Salonga is the best Eponine of all times…

After Frances Rufelle,.Samantha Barks is way the best.

Why isn’t Carrie hope fletcher on here she did an amazing job

Vajen van den Bosch🎉🎉🎉

That's quite a compliment to end the review on. I'll have to try to see it before it ends.

Leah is the true Eponine period.

wow. you can see the immense impact lea's performance in the role had on the subsequent interpretations of the character, especially in the diction. almost more than the actor who originated the role. Lea's interpretation of Eponine was *the* interpretation of Eponine going forward

damn, couldn't disagree more

Lea Salonga's 1995 version is the best...

Lea ruled

This video clearly shows the perfection of Lea Salonga.

Sad you didn’t connect to it. It’s not perfect but promising new play!

Not a great interpretation of the play. It’s a great artist’s statement by the director though. I prefer a great staging of the PLAY.

A distinct lack of any white actors in this musical, no diversity here.

Hmmm, not sure about this one.

There are no monuments devoted to critics...for a reason:)

Now Charles has got his happily ever afer!!

I dont like the show but i strangely think this sounds good

Is this song on itunes?

Love all the cultural context and character info. Perfect for those that haven't made it to the show - thanks so much! Great review

Luckily I was never tempted to see this, just the dropping of the "t" was a cause for concern . It would seem , however, that this is far worse than updating for the sake of updating (modern clothing to conceal the lack of artistic imagination), but misleading and misfiring and with little psychological depth.

I saw this yesterday, along with Standing at the sky's edge, and I was absolutely blown away with this performance. I thought it was genuinely astonishing and gave me hope for the future of theatre.