You know how it is, when a ticket to Hamilton falls into your lap, you can’t really say no to this… So a return to the Victoria Palace Theatre, my first since this behemoth of a show actually opened up and one which was surprisingly rewarding, over and above the pleasures of the show itself.
Mark Shenton offers a bittersweet celebration of his Top Ten Favourite West End Theatres
My latest ShenTens is particularly bittersweet, as we can’t actually go to any at the moment: my favourite West End theatres.
NEWS: Ten new cast members join the London cast of Hamilton as the show enters its second year
Ten new cast members will be joining the London company of Hamilton which is going into its second year at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The production is booking to 30 March 2019.
‘We are a powder keg about to explode’: Why is Hamilton so popular and so relevant to Britain today?
So if this period of American history doesn’t potentially have a wide appeal, in the first instance, and the context is a major British loss… Why is Hamilton so popular and so relevant to Britain today?
NEWS: New booking period goes on sale for West End production of Hamilton
A new booking period for the London production of Hamilton will go on sale on Monday 4 June 2018 at 12 noon GMT.
‘An important part of American history is made accessible for all’: HAMILTON – West End ❤❤❤❤❤
It is difficult to know what else to say about this musical that has already had so much praise and enthusiasm thrown at it.
‘Gloriously current & utterly timeless’: HAMILTON – West End ★★★★★
Hamilton is everything you might hope for. Lin-Manuel Miranda has written a piece that is at once gloriously current and utterly timeless. The cast at the Victoria Palace Theatre gleans every last drop of emotion from each note.
NEWS: Hamilton extends booking to December 2018, New tickets on sale 29 January
A new booking period for the London production of Hamilton will go on sale on Monday 29 January 2018 at 12 noon GMT.
Mind the Blog’s best shows of 2017
Any number of shows could have been included in this post; frankly it’s ludicrous that I decided to stick with my whole top 12 idea… As I’ve seen about 90 more individual shows than last year.
How many ★★★★★ reviews?! > REVIEW ROUND-UP: Hamilton at the Victoria Palace
The smash-hit Broadway musical has made its West End premiere in the newly refurbished Victoria Palace Theatre. Just how many five-star raves can one show receive? Is this unprecedented? Love London Love Culture rounds up all of the first-night reviews…
‘Don’t miss your shot to be in the room where it happens’: HAMILTON – West End ★★★★★
My verdict? A top-class transfer of an all-American musical, spreading Alexander Hamilton’s story ever further – you won’t want to miss your shot to be in the room where it happens!
‘A tsunami of politics & rhythm… astounding’: HAMILTON – WestEnd
I am no Hamilton aficionado. I knew remarkably little about the show before I sat down in my seat in the Grand Circle. I didn’t even know a single song, let alone have the cast recording on repeat.
NEWS: Hamilton alert! Hamilton alert! Full cast announced!
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce that Jamael Westman (Alexander Hamilton) and Michael Jibson (King George) will join the previously announced West End cast for Hamilton.
Five reasons to see Hamilton in London
If you don’t understand exactly what the hype is behind this Broadway show or you need any more reasons to be excited about the London production, here are five reasons why we should all probably see it.
NEWS: Priority Hamilton booking opens Monday, Paperless ticketing introduced
Priority booking opens next week for the West End premiere of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway blockbuster HAMILTON, which has confirmed its dates at the Victoria Palace Theatre where it opens in November.
5 West End musicals you should book ahead for
With so many great productions heading to London, here is a quick guide to some of the most hotly anticipated musicals ahead in the West End. Click on the links to BOOK TICKETS….