Cabaret Reviews

Jayne Turner from London, England

CABARET

Saw this show on Saturday. Absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to see it again. As well as the outstanding cast and the pre dancers and musicians the staff are the most accommodating and helpful people ever.

Graham from Downham Market

PERFECTLY MARVELLOUS

Have seen the show twice now and looking forward to being able to see it again. From the moment you step through the door you are immersed in the show, with performers in the bar areas and around the stage before it starts - the attention to detail is immaculate, even all the signs are in German as well as English. Then drumroll and it's Wilkommen as you are transported back to pre-war Germany for a transfixing story that engages you from start to finish. The first half is long, but you don't notice the time passing such is the power of the show which unlike many other show just has so many showstopping numbers - the cast are amazing, the choreography spectacular and the staging, costumes and orchestra all mindblowingly good. Yes it's pricey, but worth every penny. As a final testament to how good it is, my daughter has seen Heathers 13 times, she loves it so much, and came out of Cabaret saying it was now her favourite show!!! Long may we be Wilkommen at the Kit Kat Club!!

Ethne Rudd from South West England

HELP FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITY

Apart from seeing an amazing cast and production of Cabaret, I wanted to mention the help and courtesy of the Playhouse staff. My partner is disabled. We had step free access and was greeted by a member of staff who said we would have had a free drink had we entered at the main entrance. He then went off to get our drinks for us. My partner uses a stroller and the staff looked after this and brought it to him when he needed it. There is a disabled toilet at the stalls level. (The atg helpline for accessibility in the theatre is also very good). After the show, two young ladies on the door, helped me use my newly downloaded Uber app!! All in all, the staff were very friendly and helpful and made for a lovely experience. Thank you x

T. Albert from London, England

THE PLAYHOUSE CABARET REVIVAL IS DARKER, YET ENGROSSING

The reimagining of the musical shines with its set design, orchestra and key musical numbers set in the intimate Playhouse Theater. The minimalist set design and costumes help focus the attention on each of the main characters as throughout the musical. However, by doing so, Eddie and Jessie have to evoke different emotions through song which at times does feel "loud" or " shouty." Omari was the weakest in the cast with limited acting range and was unable to connect with the other characters or audience. Overall, the tone of the musical was darker which was mostly felt by Jessie's character who sang most of her songs with somber and/or angry tone. The musical was a great experience and the ensemble cast was great with dance and song which helped bring some humanity to the characters and some life as well. Highly recommend as they continue to sort out the kinks in its preview runs.

Josie Charles from Miami, Florida

GREAT ADAPTATION WITH A FEW ISSUES

I have been trying to see this West End version since last Spring, and was not disappointed by the overall ambiance & immersive details of The Kit Kat Club. Madeline Brewer (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) & Callum Scott Howells (only 23 years old!) were phenomenal, as were the ensemble of lithe & sexy dancers who interacted with the audience. However, I have two issues that were incredibly distracting. The stage is located in the center & the actors must continually address each side of the theatre to engage with the audience. I was seated on the “shorter” side (with fewer rows in the stalls), and we received significantly less “face time.” After the first number, I was convinced that I’d made a terrible mistake spending £400 to watch the actors’ backs all night. The second issue is the disappointing casting of Sid Sagar as Clifford. His acting was either completely robotic & disjointed or hyperbolic & unbelievable, reminding me of an awkward & amateurish high school theatre student.

Diane A from London, England

UNDERWELMED

Acting and cast were great. Stage pretty simple. Setting of theatre amazing. Just didnt hit the mark for me. We also spent a fortune on seats which were cramped and very hard. We paid for the gourmet luxury light dinner. It was very lacking. Pretzel, humous, a few cold meats and olives, 3 small bits of cheese and packet crackers! All in a tin camping tray, very disappointing for the price paid.

Robert Lomas from London, England

WHAT A SIMPLY FANTASTIC SHOW BUT....

I saw the show last night (17th March 2023) and up to the interval it was the simply the best show I have ever seen on a London stage but what did they do to the title song at the end - what a mess! Also why the brown suits at the end....... why not German uniforms?

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