Opening Night - A New Musical Tickets

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Sheridan Smith and cast give it their all, but storyline is confusing and fairly weak. No real musical bangers!

P Reviewed on 17 May 2024 by Pete
Crowborough, United Kingdom

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This show was brilliant, loved the playing about with camera work that enhances the story. All cast were brilliant and all the singing was world class. The music score was very fitting with the story and Rufus Wainwright has done a great job.I find that the critical reviews posted say more about the reviewers attitude to trying new things than what this show has done. If we don't change we remain the same and that is not the theatre I want to see. Go and see this the audience loved it and standing ovation at end says more than any reviewers words.

A Reviewed on 09 May 2024 by Alexander
Eastbourne, United Kingdom

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Although the show has had mixed reviews, it seemed that everyone in the theatre thoroughly enjoyed the show

B Reviewed on 28 April 2024 by Berenice
Beachmere, Australia

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Well after the bad revues we didn’t know what to expect . Booked in the first place because Sheryl Smith is so talented and always dependable. She was , but the storyline was complicated and weak Didn’t like the scene fighting with Nancy but unfortunately it was part of this story of anguish and mental issues for the star . Sadly wouldn’t recommend but glad we came to decide for ourselves.

M Reviewed on 27 April 2024 by Michael
Walton Le Dale, United Kingdom

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A Reviewed on 24 April 2024 by Annette
Brentford, United Kingdom

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All the great shows and plays out in the west end and I choose this big mistake

R Reviewed on 24 April 2024 by Robin
Dartford, United Kingdom

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After seeing reviews and the fact show is closing early I was interested in knowing why as I had wanted to see show since first advertised. Sheridan Smith and rest of cast were brilliant and I really enjoyed show especially songs and music

S Reviewed on 24 April 2024 by Stella-marie
Hitchin, United Kingdom

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Story line was terrible couldn’t understand what was going on!! Total waste of time couldn’t recommend at all.

R Reviewed on 20 April 2024 by Rachael
Brayton, Selby, United Kingdom

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Loved the show 2nd half the best , don’t understand the negative reviews at all

D Reviewed on 17 April 2024 by David
West Midlands, United Kingdom

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not usual a theatre goer, but like Sheridan Smith so thought we would give it a go. was a great evening and some great voices and performances.

A Reviewed on 09 April 2024 by Adrian
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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I was very bored and I left at the interval. I paid a lot of money for my seat which was not worth it. There was practically no story and the actors were all over the place. I only went to see the show on account of Sheridan Smith as I enjoyed seeing her on TV but this show did not suit her acting skills.

E Reviewed on 31 March 2024 by Elizabeth
Kinsale, Ireland

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Confusing narrative and structure. But good performance by Sheridan Smith.

M Reviewed on 29 March 2024 by Mary
London, United Kingdom

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I liked the idea of dealing with how the theatre industry deals with itself. How video was used distracted me from enjoying the musical by watching a large screen and two small screens at the same time as viewing the acting and singing. Having a camera operator follow the action was another distraction. It worked when Mytle was facing the make up mirror and at the stage door. Seeing many serious faces on the audience when the camera faced the auditorium showed discomfort. The songs were non memberable. More voice coaching is required to copy American speaking and singing as English English was often heard. Another distraction was the dead lady as a ghost.

C Reviewed on 29 March 2024 by Colin
Bristol, United Kingdom

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Obscure message. Limited variety and quality to music. Being clever isn’t always clever……

G Reviewed on 28 March 2024 by Graham
London, United Kingdom

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I liked the show as it was different, but hard to follow due to story being said in songs and you couldn’t understand the words in the songs. However very clever and skilled actors to play in a play. I enjoyed it and glad I saw it but wouldn’t go see it again ir recommend it to others.

D Reviewed on 24 March 2024 by Denise
Loughton, United Kingdom

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Multi media play , with a captivating peek back scene of the acting scene . Miss Smith plays a a hard bitten but damaged New Yorker brilliantly and is surrounded by a cast well chosen . Music was appropriate and songs relevant to the storyline .

E Reviewed on 21 March 2024 by Eunice
Gillingham, United Kingdom

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J Reviewed on 19 March 2024 by Jackie
Manningtree, United Kingdom

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I longed for the interval so we could leave , why?. It was loud no one spoke they shouted, the songs were tedious not memorable, it was repetitive ,and generally one of the worst I have watched

M Reviewed on 17 March 2024 by Margaret
Southampton, United Kingdom

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Pretentious and trite. I’m not surprised that so many people left at half time. Felt for the actors. They were working hard but their work did not engage me.

M Reviewed on 16 March 2024 by Murray
Auckland, New Zealand

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Great acting strange confused plot, I think Sheridan may have regrets about 21 weeks of her life on a show that people disappear during the performance, we would never do that the acting was great !!!

N Reviewed on 16 March 2024 by Neil
Colchester, United Kingdom

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L Reviewed on 15 March 2024 by Louise
Galway, Ireland

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People leaving as the show was occurring in the first half, others didn’t return after intermission. A thought I had had but thought perhaps some light would be shed on the second half if I stayed…sadly I was mistaken. I was so geared up for something marvellous as I enjoy Sheridan Smiths acting but this is woeful. It’s 2 1/2 hours of no substance or purpose. Such a shame

B Reviewed on 15 March 2024 by Boo
Ruislip, United Kingdom

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A Reviewed on 13 March 2024 by Amanda
Ilford, United Kingdom

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Sheridan Smith is amazing and her performance is outstanding. The show itself, in my opinion lacks. A few people at my level did not return for the second half. The story seems to stumble and there aren't any defining takeaway moments that you experience in other West end shows. Unfortunately, there are better shows and stories in the West end that are better than this show.

C Reviewed on 07 March 2024 by Colin
Leatherhead, United Kingdom

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A treat to see Sheridan Smith and the cast. Found the play disjointed. The music did the actors no favours and the lyrics were strained. The staging was confusing. Different faces on the screen to those speaking on stage, distracting. Multiple focii didn't work for me.

J Reviewed on 06 March 2024 by Julie
Whitton, United Kingdom