See it if Your into sung through musicals or new musicals as this is one not to miss
Don't see it if you don't like loud noises or blood
See it if You liked Six - this feels very copy and paste. It’s a combination of loud rock music and teen fan girl heaven.
Don't see it if You don’t like ear-damaging loud music. The Six/Heathers esque phenomenon is lost on you.
See it if You like musicals where they are singing all the way through. And if you like, taking a chance on a new modern musical
Don't see it if You don’t like loud music
See it if You like rock musicals and enjoy listening to amazing vocals
Don't see it if You like spoken dialect between songs in musicals or you prefer accurate representations of historical events
See it if You enjoy productions with minimal plot and all singing - gives a rockopera or concert vibes and is high energy with very talented cast
Don't see it if If you want more plot and story in your musical, at times the songs & lyrics were also hard to understand andand felt more like a song cycle Read more
See it if you like shows like spring awakening and six the musical
Don't see it if the trigger warnings will be too much for you (sexual abuse) and if you don’t like rock musicals
See it if you're a fan of upbeat musicals, anti-heroes, punk rock, dark comedy
Don't see it if you're sensitive to loud music, gore, flashing lights, musicals that are mostly songs with little dialogue
See it if You love a rock themed musical theatre piece and powerhouse women on stage! Seriously, 4 women and a whole lot of talent 🤯
Don't see it if You have no taste in musicals… Also don’t see it if you don’t like the sight of blood
“There’s a lot of potential for ‘Lizzie The Musical’ to be a major hit - its focus on true crime gives it a wide audience, while the sapphic romance puts a fresh spin on the story. The book and lyrics could do with some rewrites, the score with a little more variety, but there’s no denying that this production is an impressive feat.”
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“Whelton’s production is a stylish and unquestionably bad-ass fusion of gig and musical. Musical director Honor Halford-MacLeod negotiates the uncompromising score to perfection, with a four-piece band veering confidently between the heady power ballads and full-on, soaring rock anthems that tell ‘Lizzie’s’ story.”
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“It’s fun, frenetic, and stars four exceptional female talents at the top of their game.”
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“There’s a lot to love here, it’s always great to see a queer story, a female-led show, and something different. The music is the highlight of the production, and the stellar cast is nothing short of exceptional. But there is some work to be done to ensure the story they wish to tell is clear, and for the show to have a cohesive feel, plus, it could be slightly darker and gritter.”
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"Come for a handful of blistering sequences, four superb voices and Andrew Exeter’s pleasing set design, which has numerous pairs of conspiratorial pigeons beadily eyeing the action."
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“Everything about ‘Lizzie’ was a dream, from the vocals to the acting to the simple yet effective set, the concert-style lighting, and, of course, the story itself...If you love true crime, strong women, rock and roll, musicals, love stories, and comedy, you’ll love ‘Lizzie’. How could you not? It’s a whacking good time.”
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“ ‘LIZZIE’ has a fantastic cast with incredibly talented singers. Each gives a strong and impressive performance. The true crime musical is unique and absolutely captivating but could be even better with a few alterations. It’s a fun, killer night out where the energy is infectious and the atmosphere is electric.”
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