Close-Up: The Twiggy Musical
Close-Up: The Twiggy Musical
81%
81%
(11 Ratings)
Positive
91%
Mixed
9%
Negative
0%
Members say
Entertaining, Delightful, Great acting, Clever, Nostalgic

About the Show

Ben Elton writes & directs this new biographical musical about 60s supermodel, Twiggy.

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Critic Reviews (14)

BroadwayWorld
September 28th, 2023

" It is tender, empowering and entertaining."
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The Guardian (UK)
September 28th, 2023

"The black and white images and video footage of the real Twiggy, so much more compelling than the action on stage, are a hypnotic reminder of a phenomenon who is simply not captured in this over-bright, over-sentimental, rictus smile of a musical."
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London Theatre
September 28th, 2023

"It all contributes to an exuberant and accessible show, but one that whistles through the greatest hits rather than matching the pioneering creative ambition of its subject."
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The Stage (UK)
September 28th, 2023

"It is ironic that a show about a woman synonymous with fashion and style should be such a tasteless mess."
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Lost in Theatreland (UK)
September 28th, 2023

"There’s a lot to like here, but improvements need to be made for this to be a successful piece of musical theatre. Currently, the show lacks depth and fails to provoke thought despite containing many important subjects."
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Lost in Theatreland (UK)
September 28th, 2023

This production has potential, and I’m sure Skye is a name we’ll be hearing much more of very soon. There’s a lot to like here, but improvements need to be made for this to be a successful piece of musical theatre. Currently, the show lacks depth and fails to provoke thought despite containing many important subjects.
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West End Best Friend
September 29th, 2023

“It’s in the comedy that the show feels at its most assured and relaxed...For many of us, Twiggy has always been there. But neither her achievements, nor the attitudes and behaviours she overcame, should be taken for granted. Perhaps ‘Close-up: The Twiggy Musical’ will help people notice just how significant an icon she is.”
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The Independent (UK)
September 28th, 2023

"It was the Sixties, sexy schoolgirls were all part of the culture,” opines Twiggy, explaining that it only seems wrong in retrospect."
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