The Little Big Things (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (508)
See it if you love an uplifting musical; a real-life story; a life-affirming, joyous biography; great singing, acting and staging; creativity and art
Don't see it if you're allergic to paper streamers; colour; the use of art in a musical or energetic, joy-filled songs. No reason not to - it's tremendous!
See it if You want a musical that has something to say. Performances are terrific. Script is excellent. Very powerful, very moving.
Don't see it if You want a lighthearted comedy. This has some funny bits. Good choreo. This lives up to the book. Go see it!
See it if You want a brilliant and emotional piece of theatre full of diversity and a privilege to watch.
Don't see it if You want some light entertainment.
See it if You like a true story turned into a musical. This is an amazing production, both song and acted well by all the performers. Both sad and
Don't see it if True life story musicals Read more
See it if You like real life stories. Raw emotional stories
Don't see it if There is no reason not to see it
See it if You wanna see one of the best new british musicals in years
Don't see it if you don't like to cry
See it if A cleverly staged emotional show, with some fair poprock tunes and a great cast. Magnificent show.
Don't see it if You just want some fun
See it if You want a fantastic new musical, great performances and great use of space.
Don't see it if You don't want to be moved.
Critic Reviews (11)
"Though its raucous good humour sometimes dissolves into sentiment, it’s one of the most uplifting, heart-swelling shows I’ve seen in ages. No, I’m not crying: you’re 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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“Moments 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 audience’s spirits ascend on cue with them.”
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“If the show doesn’t feel completely achieved, it breaks new ground and takes its audience on an exceptional journey. Perhaps, in some ways, that matters more.”
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There are big things in store for this ‘little’ 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 Fraser’s authentically inspirational memoir of the same name, is a real workout for the emotions. ... It’s universal, hopeful, involving and I really can’t 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 – believe me, this is one show you won’t want to miss."
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“...this uproariously crowd-pleasing musical showcases not only a burgeoning new writing talent, but also flexes the muscles of @sohoplace as a truly accessible theatre space...Vocally the show is packed with talent...’The Little Big Things’ is by no means perfect. There are missed opportunities for musical numbers”
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