Sugar Coat London Reviews and Tickets

77%
(8 Ratings)
Positive
88%
Mixed
12%
Negative
0%
Members say
Great singing, Clever, Entertaining, Relevant, Absorbing

About the Show

One woman's story of sexual exploration told by an all-female and non-binary band.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (8)

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124 Reviews | 5 Followers
96%
Must see, Great singing, Exquisite, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if You like rock music

Don't see it if You may be triggered

60 Reviews | 3 Followers
70%
Refreshing, Edgy, Great acting, Clever, Ambitious

See it if you are open to seeing a very different kind of show to other musicals that also covers a range of sensitive topics but has funny elements

Don't see it if you are affected by the trigger warnings

58 Reviews | 7 Followers
70%
Refreshing, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if you like gig theatre and new writing!

Don't see it if you don't like LOUD shows!

229 Reviews | 42 Followers
70%
Relevant, Great writing, Funny, Clever, Entertaining

See it if you like hard issues but lightened up with music

Don't see it if your expecting a musical

28 Reviews | 0 Followers
60%
Slow, Great singing, Clever

See it if You like punk rock and want to be challenged

Don't see it if You have hearing issues

5 Reviews | 0 Followers
93%
Empowering, Relatable, Delightful, Heartfelt, Entertaining

See it if you love personal stories full of heart with both tragedy and comedy

Don't see it if you're not fond of close stage performances that interact with a crowd a bit

3 Reviews | 0 Followers
85%
Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if You like alternative theatre and thought-provoking experience

Don't see it if You are limited minded or prefer classic theatre

1 Review | 0 Followers
100%
Resonant, Intense, Great writing, Great singing, Great acting

See it if The girls are amazing, we loved every bit of it! The story, the acting, the music! Powerful, deep and touching so many delicate aspects

Don't see it if If you want a “light” comedy

Critic Reviews (6)

BroadwayWorld
April 1st, 2023

" 'Sugar Coat' is an electric night out - it's sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll, but it's also so much more. It's the kind of work that makes me excited about new British theatre."
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The Guardian (UK)
April 2nd, 2023

"while the songs are full of energy, they do not all catch fire...Still, it is such a fun and infectious act that even when the songs are so-so the drama keeps on rocking."
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WhatsOnStage
April 5th, 2023

" 'Sugar Coat' is entertaining, but it's not great drama. Watching this cast sing and play is undeniably exhilarating though."
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All That Dazzles (UK)
April 1st, 2023

"Thought provoking, eminently enjoyable and a fitting tribute to the women-led bands who influenced not just the music, but the emotional vulnerability on show, 'Sugar Coat' is a stunning blend of genres that will undoubtedly find a loyal audience."
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The Stage (UK)
April 4th, 2023

“This is a refreshingly different form of musical theatre that delivers on the sex, swearing and rock’n’roll that it promises along with real heart.”
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West End Best Friend
April 3rd, 2023

"This bold coming-of-age story will make you laugh, cry and leave the theatre feeling empowered."
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