The Little Big Things (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (515)
See it if You want to be moved
Don't see it if You donât want to be moved
See it if You want to laugh and cry through the emotional draw of the story and characters within it
Don't see it if Well⊠you should just see it
See it if You like human stories and relationships with incredible staging
Don't see it if You like flashy musicals and don't want to cry
See it if You want to cry
Don't see it if You expect something fast paced
See it if you want to see a great musical with an incredible and inspiring true story
Don't see it if you may find artistic depictions of a traumatic accident triggering
See it if You want to see one of the most joyful inspiring musicals in modern time.
Don't see it if You don't want a bit of đ in your life
See it if Youâd appreciate a topic that is never really the subject of a musical
Don't see it if Youâre looking for strong storytelling
See it if You love a clever stage, use of lighting and color motifs. Enjoys great vocals, family bonding and expect to cry !
Don't see it if You worry you can't handle the heaviness of the topic Read more
Critic Reviews (11)
"Though its raucous good humour sometimes dissolves into sentiment, itâs one of the most uplifting, heart-swelling shows Iâve seen in ages. No, Iâm not crying: youâre crying."
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"It is a lovable tearjerker... with a disarming sweetness and bearing all the signs of being an immense crowd-pleaser."
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âMoments of blame and doubt bring needed complexity to a piece that feels a few songwriting rewrites short of its full potential. But when the two male leads take to the air in defiance of a body that has been damaged, the audienceâs spirits ascend on cue with them.â
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âIf the show doesnât feel completely achieved, it breaks new ground and takes its audience on an exceptional journey. Perhaps, in some ways, that matters more.â
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There are big things in store for this âlittleâ homegrown musical that will capture the hearts and imaginations of many. Whether The Little Big Things turns out to be the best show of 2023 remains to be seen, but this new British musical is the best thing to happen to London theatre in years
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"This triumphant new musical, based on artist Henry Fraserâs authentically inspirational memoir of the same name, is a real workout for the emotions. ... Itâs universal, hopeful, involving and I really canât wait to see it again."
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"A wonderful show full of colour, I have no doubt that this is going to be the next big thing. Get yourself a ticket before it sells out â believe me, this is one show you wonât want to miss."
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"Youâd have to be totally cold-hearted to not be taken in by this extraordinary tale of fight. Conceivably it might not be fully ready, but it feels genuinely groundbreaking to see this show on a West End stage."
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