The sweetest Musical you’ll see all summer.
Andy Karl (playing Phil Connors) is wildly energetic in this blueprint of movie-to-musical brilliance by Australian man-of-the-moment Tim Minchin. Despite the repetition of the entire plot (a man awakening the repeat the same day, every day) which may otherwise bore musical theatre audiences, the execution is flawless and avoids any moment of wandering thoughts. It’s often hard to adapt movies – some work, some don't (Fatal Attraction, anyone?), yet Groundhog Day delivers two hours of catchy tunes, engaging characters and quick humour. In short, this is a five star wonder worthy of an immediate West End transfer in addition to its confirmed Broadway production! Go see it. Now.
Andy Karl (playing Phil Connors) is wildly energetic in this blueprint of movie-to-musical brilliance by Australian man-of-the-moment Tim Minchin. Despite the repetition of the entire plot (a man awakening the repeat the same day, every day) which may otherwise bore musical theatre audiences, the execution is flawless and avoids any moment of wandering thoughts. It’s often hard to adapt movies – some work, some don't (Fatal Attraction, anyone?), yet Groundhog Day delivers two hours of catchy tunes, engaging characters and quick humour. In short, this is a five star wonder worthy of an immediate West End transfer in addition to its confirmed Broadway production! Go see it. Now.
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WHERE Location: The Old Vic, 66 The Cut, London SE1 8NB Closest tube: Waterloo (Northern/Jubilee/W&City/SW Rail) Post show drink: Without question, Sweet vermouth on the rocks with a twist WHEN Running times/intervals: 2 hours 35, with one interval Performance dates and matinees: 7:30pm Monday to Saturday, 2:30pm Wednesday and Saturday Time you'll finish: 9:55pm or 4:55pm HOW
Ticket prices: £12 to £67.50 Day or cheap tickets? No. WHO Who's in it? Andy Karl (notable on Broadway, making his UK stage debut) and Carlyss Peer as Rita, his love interest. Director: Matthew Warchus |