Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage (West End) London Reviews and Tickets

62%

(30 Reviews)

Positive

53%

Mixed

20%

Negative

27%

Members say

Entertaining, Disappointing, Overrated, Great staging, Romantic

About the Show

The musical adaptation of the classic 80s film returns to the West End.

While on a lakeside family holiday in the Catskills, Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman stumbles upon a raucous party held for the resort's staff. Captivated by their racy dance moves, Baby yearns to get in on the action, especially when she catches sight of the resort's dance instructor, Johnny Castle. This sets in motion a summer she'll never forget as Baby becomes Johnny's leading lady both on and off the dance-floor.

This production is recommended for ages 14+.

Member Reviews (30)

Slow, Insipid, Excruciating, Banal

See it if You want a sub-par shot for shot remake of a dated film.

Don't see it if you expect the film to be adapted for the medium of stage, any particularly exciting or mesmerizing song or dance numbers.

Entertaining, Great dancing

See it if you liked the movie. It's a quite accurate adaptation, with all your favourite moments from the film: watermelons, lifts and a hula dance

Don't see it if you didn't like the movie. If you thought the 80s film was cheesy don't see this.

Entertaining, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Funny

See it if If you love a true to classic

Don't see it if If you don’t want to feel like you’re at a bachelorette party, women of all ages.. catcalling

Indulgent, Dated, Confusing, Banal, Excruciating

See it if You really like the movie and want a shot by shot theatrical remake

Don't see it if You like theatre in any way. The writing and directing are terrible, ripped right from the film and not adapted at all.

Romantic, Cliched, Entertaining

See it if You loved the film or enjoy cheesy romantic fun.

Don't see it if You want to be mentally stretched! It's not designed to challenge yiu, but is warm hearted.

Romantic, Refreshing, Entertaining

See it if You are looking for a good time with friends or if you want an activity to take your Hen party to

Don't see it if If you don’t have patience for people standing up and dancing along during the show or women screaming when the actor takes his shirt off Read more

Refreshing, Great staging, Entertaining

See it if Great fun,uplifting,the lift is the very Best Bit...

Don't see it if If you haven't seen the film,then,not as entertaining or as amusing,if you had of seen the film😉

Entertaining, Cliched, Disappointing, Indulgent

See it if You love dirty dancing the movie and a bit of naughtiness

Don't see it if You love musicals and dancing. It’s not really a musical, just a few famous songs sung in the background.

Critic Reviews (2)

For a previous production

But none of these quibbles will matter a jot to those who just want to see their favourite film played out live, complete with glittering pink signs, lovingly re-created details and the famous end lift. If that’s what you’re after, you’ll definitely have the time of your life.
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For a previous production

The show is more concerned with the flashy show-stopping scenes such as the joyful ending, when a talented dance ensemble and (somewhat undermaximised) band fill the stage alongside the key performers. Fun and straightforward – in those moments, Dirty Dancing seldom puts a foot wrong.
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