Newsies London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (542)
See it if you love dancing
Don't see it if everyone should see this!
See it if you want to experience that dancing in a musical is more than just a nice accessory - for me the musical is a masterpiece
Don't see it if you don't like standing ovations because you will jump out of your seat and applaud several times Read more
See it if you like the film and interaction with actors!
Don't see it if you don’t like musicals with interactions
See it if You love musicals with big dance numbers
Don't see it if You like traditional musicals
See it if You love a great immersive or dance production
Don't see it if you don't like Disney
See it if The dancing is amazing and the whole venue is used as part of the stage. Already seen it several times. One of the most energetic shows.
Don't see it if If you don’t like Disney ‘feel good’ shows, this is not for you.
See it if you like full on high octane precision dance choreography & acrobatics True story, superb cast. Applause & audience appreciation throughout
Don't see it if you don’t like historical musicals.
See it if You want to see an amazing production! The staging, and dancing is just flawless. The music is perfection and the band sound incredible!
Don't see it if You don’t like Disney, or dance heavy shows!
Critic Reviews (10)
"I can absolutely see its themes resonating with audiences, particularly its inspiring message that the next generation of social justice warriors can change the world. ... 'Newsies' is going to be hitting the headlines for all the right reasons."
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"Along the way it slightly loses track of its young characters’ fears and frustrations as it celebrates their defiant athleticism. If the storytelling were as sensational as the dancing, this would run for ever."
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" ‘Newsies’ is a perfect example of how a hard-working, perfectly synchronised cast can be a rousing metaphor for collective action of a more real-world kind, thrillingly embodying the kind of change the world needs to see."
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“Newsies represents the very best of theatre; immersing its audience in the story and going all out to create an unforgettable show that is truly spectacular. Hold the front page, because London’s most revolutionary musical is an undeniable hit”
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"This is a vehicle for good songs, wry wisecracks and the most exuberant choreography this side of 42nd Street."
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"This 'Newsies' sparkle is the sheer scale of both set, choreography and overall vision: this is a kinetic, no-expense-spared showstopper that should make headlines across the capital."
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"The complexities of the 'newsies’ struggle may feel under-explored for adults, but as a primer on unionisation in our winter of discontent it’s a refreshing proposition for younger audiences."
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"While the plotting is a bit formulaic, the message of this boisterous production couldn’t be more timely."
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