ELF The Musical (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (49)
See it if you want lighthearted holiday fare that gives you the simple Christmastime fun you’re seeking. Simon Lipkin absolutely evokes Will Ferrell.
Don't see it if you want to see something original that will surprise you. This is strictly comfort viewing. Read more
See it if You want a fun feel good christmas show.
Don't see it if You want any substance, there's none here.
See it if Love to be in the Christmas mood
Don't see it if you hate christmas
See it if you like the film/Christmas / Great fun sweet natured delivering all the right messages. Family enjoyment. Fabulous ensemble dancing!
Don't see it if you didn’t like the film/Christmas isn’t on your nice list.
See it if You want actual actors doing actual acting and actual singing, not some twat off the telly
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See it if you like to see a feelgood christmas show
Don't see it if you like to feel christmas.
See it if You love the film as it’s a great stage version with huge staging
Don't see it if You are expecting a carbon copy of the film
See it if You love the movie
Don't see it if You're expecting loads of lavish sets, the Dominion production is heavily reliant on a screen back wall to create some of the sets
Critic Reviews (7)
"The ensemble fills the stage with verve but the big dance numbers lack finesse...Elf makes a disappointing start to London theatre’s Christmas season."
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"The show does a decent job for a child audience...This is no night out for unaccompanied adults, but there is skill and finally heart to this fitfully funny spectacular."
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"This is solid commercial family entertainment, attractively packaged, and elevated by a fine cast and a sensational central turn. I enjoyed it immensely."
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"Elf spreads the feelgood from stalls to circle with enough warmth to chase any wintry chills away … preposterous and schlocky for sure, but also delightfully transporting."
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“This production of ELF: The Musical offers a version of the beloved story that spreads Christmas cheer for all in London to hear”
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"Philip Wm McKinley’s production is a fast-paced...It whirls you up in a Technicolor dream of Christmas...this is a slickly irresistible and fizzily enjoyable confection of a show."
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"If you’re looking to see Elf because you enjoy the film, you'll walk away with pep in your step.Buddy the Elf is still the Christmas hero we need, and if you still believe, then Santa may fly in his sleigh."
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