This is a list of musicals, plays, concerts and more that I’ve seen, with links to relevant blog posts. I went to these events in person in London, unless otherwise stated.
See also my Stand-Up Comedy page for a list of comedians I’ve seen live.
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Audio Described Shows
This is a list of shows I’ve seen with audio description (AD), and often with touch tours too. These enhancements ensure that I’m fully immersed in the experience and don’t miss anything, and have therefore enabled me to attend many productions that I wouldn’t have otherwise. The shows were described by VocalEyes or the venue’s own staff, or the AD was integrated into the production by the cast themselves. You can find out about upcoming AD shows on the VocalEyes website and Official London Theatre’s Access page. Many venues and productions also have access pages on their own websites.
- Comedy (Mischief Theatre):
- Comedy About A Bank Robbery at Criterion Theatre
- Magic Goes Wrong at Vaudeville Theatre
- The Play That Goes Wrong at Duchess Theatre
- Mischief Movie Nights (Online)
- December 2020 to February 2021 (Including AD show)
- February 2021 (VocalEyes guest post)
- July 2021 (Final run, including AD shows)
- Dance:
- Flight Paths at The Albany
- March 2019 (By Extant with integrated AD)
- La Fille Mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter) at Sadler’s Wells
- Flight Paths at The Albany
- Drama:
- Alys, Always at Bridge Theatre
- March 2019
- See also Claire’s review.
- The American Clock at The Old Vic
- A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic
- Christmas 2018 (In person)
- Christmas 2020 (Online)
- Dishoom! at Watford Palace Theatre
- Libby’s Eyes at Bunker Theatre
- June 2018 (Integrated AD)
- The Mousetrap at St. Martin’s Theatre
- Oliver Twist at Leeds Playhouse
- November 2021 (Online with integrated AD)
- Small Island at National Theatre
- June 2020 (Online)
- Winter at The Young Vic
- Alys, Always at Bridge Theatre
- Fantasy:
- Harry Potter & The Cursed Child at Palace Theatre
- A Monster Calls at The Old Vic
- August 2018 (In person with AD)
- June 2020 (Online without AD)
- Horror:
- Musicals:
- Back To The Future at Adelphi Theatre
- Christmas At The (Snow) Globe at Shakespeare’s Globe
- December 2020 (Online)
- Grease at Dominion Theatre
- Hamilton on Broadway
- July 2020 (Online)
- Matilda at Cambridge Theatre
- November 2017
- See also reviews of the film adaptation and Matilda & Me documentary.
- Motown at Shaftesbury Theatre
- Only Fools And Horses at Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Peter Pan at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
- Phantom Of The Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre
- May 2023
- See also video reviews of the 25th anniversary show & Love Never Dies.
- Reasons To Be Cheerful at Theatre Royal Stratford East
- November 2017 (In person with integrated AD)
- June 2020 (Online without AD)
- The Rocky Horror Show at Peacock Theatre
- October 2021
- See also reviews of the filmed versions & soundtracks.
- We Will Rock You at Milton Keynes Theatre
- Wicked at Apollo Victoria Theatre
- March 2018 (With AD)
- January 2020 (Without AD)
- Pantomimes:
- Shakespeare:
- Much Ado About Nothing at Watford Palace Theatre
- States Of Mind at RADA Studios
- October 2021 Interviews & Review (By Extant with integrated AD)
Other Live Shows
- Comedy:
- Drama:
- Magic:
- Derren Brown: Showman at The Alexandra, Birmingham
- September 2022
- See also review of the TV Special.
- Derren Brown: Showman at The Alexandra, Birmingham
- Musicals:
Online & TV Shows
These are shows that I’ve only watched from home so far. They weren’t audio described, but I would like to see some of them in person with AD in the future.
- Drama:
- Fantasy:
- Musicals:
- BBC TV & Radio Celebrations:
- Avenue Q on Youtube
- Cats on The Shows Must Go On!
- Our House: The Madness Musical on Youtube
- Showstopper! The Improvised Musical on Youtube
- Wind In The Willows on The Shows Must Go On!
- Pantomimes:
- Fundraising:
Concerts
- Official Bands:
- Tribute Shows:
- Comedy:
- Christmas:
Tours & Workshops
- National Theatre – Backstage Tours
- Theatre Royal Stratford East – Music & Drama Day
- September 2017 – With Extant