Best New Musical
by Priscilla
Mar.23, 2009, under Homepage
Priscilla won an incredible 4 What’s on Stage Awards on the 14th of February 2010. We won Best New Musical, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical - Oliver Thornton, Best Set Designer - Brian Thomson and Best Choreographer - Ross Coleman, which was the biggest haul of the night. Congratulations to everyone involved with the show. They are the only theatre awards chosen by the public, so thank you everyone who voted for us.
Don Gallagher stars as Bernadette and is joined by Britain’s very own adopted Aussie Jason Donovan as Tick and handsome young leading man Oliver Thornton as Adam. Helping out when things threaten to get out-of-hand is John Bowe as Bob, the mechanic.
On stage, well there’s a £1m scene-stealing bus, 500 outrageous costumes from the movie’s Oscar®-winning designers Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner and 28 of the most glamorous and talented performers the West End can muster, performing dance-floor classics including I Will Survive, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Shake Your Groove Thing, Don’t Leave Me This Way and Finally.
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Subscribe 84 comments for this entry:
by Farleys Angel
Looking forward to seeing the show on Saturday 14 March, been waiting so long for it to come to the UK. Best wishes to all cast and crew and hope the previews are going well. Looks like it’s going to be a fantastic afternoon, look out for 12 mad Welsh people draped in feather boas in the front and second row in the stalls….Phillip Arran we’ll be cheering the loudest for you. Good luck everyone xx
PS - I want to be a cupcake!
by biancamills6
I went to see the show last night and it was absolutely fantastic! Well done to everyone involved and thank you for providing such wonderful entertainment. Priscilla just became the best (and the funniest)musical I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to go again!
by Rosalyn Curwen
I went to see the show last night and I had a fabulous time. This production is spectacular, the costumes are beautiful and dazzling as is the set. The performances of the whole cast are excellent. I can thoroughly recommend this as a great night out, I was dancing in my seat, my hands hurt from clapping along with all the great tunes and I’ve never been to a show where there was such a positive and comprehensive standing ovation. Many thanks to all those involved.
by Sabina
Amazing. So much fun. Lively, amazing costumes, great scenery, and brilliant songs. Cast were fantastic. A great night out and I will be going again. Highly recommend it!
by callumchilled
We went to see the show last night, it has to be the most fantastically fabulous experience of my life! Can’t wait to see it again. Most of all, I never knew you could do that with a ping-pong ball. xxx
by Matt Thornton
Wow, wow and wow some more! Just returned home from seeing this brilliantly scripted and crafted show. The standard and quality of all involved was truly mind blowing. I had to rush home and post a comment straight away! Highly recommend that you go and experience one of the best shows ever put on in the West End!
by Linda Smith
I work as an usher at The Civic Theatre in Auckland, where we had the pleasure of staging Priscilla last year. It was absolutely the most marvellous show I have ever worked - and even after seeing it around 35 times, I never got fed up with it. Magic! Enjoy London!
by Sean, Erica, Patrick & Hannah
Went last night 14th March.
What a great time we all had.
Great cast, set and entertainment.
Only criticism was loss of certain high views - sitting at rear (just infront of sound control) - where are the flat screens to bring those times to the rear ???
BUT would go again and sit in same place regardless
by Lodovica
Absolutely fantastic! Atmosphere was fantastic and I could not stop laughing throughout! The well known songs were put into the show brilliantly! Well done to all the cast and hope to see it again soon!
by Linda Brounger
We went to the matineee Saturday 14th March. Wonderful - uplifting - my hands hurt from clapping. Brilliant cast, costumes, bus……. Purchased a pink boa and enjoyed my dance on the stage. Came straight out and booked to see it again.
by Holly
Saw this on 13th March - amazing, fabulous, fantastic, brilliant, fun, lively, colourful - a wonderful night out - haven’t laughed so much for ages
Thank you for a great night
by Simon
Wow - the show is amazing. I have not laughed like that for ages. The campest, brightest and most colourful show that I have seen for years. Great work cast and crew.
by Maureen
Just got back from seeing the show tonight. Oh. My. God! That was just brilliant, and I can’t wait to get the chance to see it again!
by Laura
Thanks for a bloody great 30th birthday! A fantastic chance to have a sing and dance with my friends. I haven’t laughed so much in ages. The costumes were amazing, the stage really came to life.
The best show I have seen!!
by wendy dodd
went to see the show on 14th march with my husband and we loved every second of it. so colourful and exciting. ejoyed it so much im going back next week with my 3 daughters to watch it and we are taking our feather boas with us …well done to all the cast you are fantastic and you must be exhausted after every show….
by johnny
I came to see the show on 28th march
and was blown away by it.
The bus was amazing the way it opened up etc….
I loved the show so much iv bought tickets to see it again in may.
Thankyou for giving me an excellent nite out in the west end!
I hope you get to enjoy a very long run as you sure do deserve it!
by Pat
As seeing 4 times in australia, im so happy to hear what you Londoners have to say about our most loved and treasured musical. take care of her and make sure to keep going back, thats my regret not going another 50 times!
by Nick A.
London got a new TOP Musical!
This was the first show i have ever seen, where the entire crowed started clapping and singing after 15 minutes. So funny, so camp, so great. I just loved it and will watch it again!
Well done to all the cast, Jason Donavan was great, but Oliver Thornton was just brilliant….. Hot hot hot…. 
by Geraldine Keely
Saw the show on March 21st. Amazing heartwarming, funny and the costumes are so brilliant. Well done to all involved. Was on a high for several days after.Telling everyone i know how great it is. Keely.
We went on a journey to ‘Fabulous’ in August 2007 and saw the original Sydney production.
4th April 2009, we took another journey to ‘Fabulous’ and were just as equally bowled over by this AMAZING musical extravaganza that has been so true to the film.
EVERYTHING about it is FABULOUS…Jason Donovan plays Tick perfectly; never a fan before but might be a convert. Tony Sheldon reprises Bernadette beautifully for the Northern Hemisphere audiences and Oliver Thornton…whatta pair of legs
Lizzy Gardiner and Tim Chappel are pure GENIUS…
Long may she reign, Priscilla, Queen Of The Palace Theatre…
by Sarah J
I saw the show a few weeks ago and must say, it was THE BEST!!! From the moment the show started to when the curtain fell I had a blast. The cast are amazing, the costumes fantastic, the songs make you want to dance in the aisles and I am now a little bit in love with Oliver Thornton!! Some scenes (Venus…) will stay with me for a very long time! I’m wearing my Priscilla t-shirt with pride and trying to work out when I can go again!
by Kath
I took my son for his 21st birthday. We loved every minute! Having seen the film, I couldnt help wondering whether the stage would cause limitations. I needn’t have worried. We put the show up amomg the best we have ever seen. One ’small’ problem… the theatre seating, no good for tall people!
by alick davies
Just returned form seeing the show, one word, BRILLIANT.
One complaint, high up in the cheap seats you couldn’t see everything due to much of the action being at the front of the stage, we found ourselves watching an empty stage fairly often which made my neice cry 
Lesson, don’t watch it from the balcony, spend a bit more…
by scott
the best show i’ve seen in london!
i meet jason in a tile shop in world’s end.
world’s end tiles! fab guy!
scott
by Chris Terry
we went to see the show last week and one word for it AMAZING!Is it true that Priscilla is only in London for a limited period before it goes to Toronto and America or will it stay in london as well as it touring? I really hope it stays in London as wont be able to see it again until later in the year
May Priscilla Reign!
Chris
by Terry
I went to see Priscilla last night- and when it began I was slightly cautious about what it was going to be like and how it would be created. I absolutely adore musical theatre and have studied and taught it for several years and I therefore feel in a good position to say how marvellous it was! It is a visual spectacle with some brilliant ‘one-liners’, the costumes are stunning, the characters are first class and performed by first class actors/actresses. I felt in awe for the entire performance and would recommend this musical to anyone. It will make you laugh (lots), cry, empathise, think and most importantly guarantee you to have an amazing night!! WOW!!
Well done!!
by Priscilla
Hi Chris,
You will be glad to hear that Priscilla is here to stay (well for the forseeable future). The productions that go to Toronto, the US or anywhere else will be new and separate productions. So come back and see us later in the year.
Best.
Priscilla
by Donna, Caroline, Lorraine and Diana
Wow…what can we say…went to see this last night for 40th birthday and it was amazing!! Can’t remember laughing so much at a show…. the costumes and scenery were spectacular. We would advise everyone to go and see this….first time I have felt the need to leave comments 
by Dean
Absolutely brilliant! I had the best evening I have had in a long time. I really felt part of their story, and the acting was first class! I would recommend this to everyone, and may go again later in the year.
by Marian
I went to see the show on wednesday 22nd and wondered could it possibly do the film justice in such a small theatre but I needn’t have worried. The absolutely best show in town. Every person leaving was so HAPPY. Never before have I seen such a full on standing ovation. Recession? Who cares!xxx
by Jan and Tara
I came over especially from Spain to see this show with my daughter and my was it worth it. We went last night and didnt stop smiling from beginning to end,our wrinkles are deeper than ever!
Have to agree with previous comments about Oliver Thornton’s legs they are fabulous. Thank you cast for a wonderful night.
by Karin Duijvelshoff
Just back in Holland from our weekend London. We’ve seen the show on Saturday the 25th. We have seen a lot of musicals, but this was the best ever! What a great show. Although sometimes we missed some jokes, we were laughing with tears! Thank you all for a fabilous night, never seen such a standing ovation and we hope to see the show again sometimes (maybe in Holland, Carré Amsterdam?!)
by sue davey
went last night with my daughter to see
show absolutely brilliant loved every
second of it. well done to all.
by Paul Eldridge
Thank you to all the cast for a fabulous night in the theatre, we laughed we cried and then we laughed again. In these troubled times, it felt great to come out from the Palace theatre up lifted by this fantastic show. Congratulations to all involved!!
It will win loads of awards in 2010.
Can’t wait to see it again next week.
LOL Guys and Lasses!
Paul & Martyn
by Maureen and Tracey
we went to see priscilla after seeing jason speaking about it on tv! we have never seen the film before and did not know what to expect, what we got was the BEST show we have ever seen! it was brilliant from start to finish! if you were not laughing you were singing as the music was so good! we had a fantastic night, the whole cast were fab! everyone should go see this show, you will come out with a smile on your face just what we all need!
by Asmith81
I took my mother to see Priscilla yesterday for her birthday and all i can say is WOW. Having seen most of the West End shows this has got to be the very best by far. We loved every minute of it and thought every member of the cast were absolutely AMAZING. A special mention has to go to Jason Donovan who was just outstanding. It was so good to see everyone up at the end dancing and singing along it certainly gave my mother one of the best birthday’s possible- we will definately be back to see it agin very soon!!!
by ann
saw the show last night for the second time took my 15 yr old daughter, I didn’t think it could get better but was totally blown away everyone so relaxed! The show goes from strength to strength.It was amazing.Jason seems to be enjoying it so much.The Adam stand in-he was brilliant.We both loved every minute-can’t wait to get on board again.The whole cast are just fab!!!!!!!!!!!
by bonnie
What can I say…. An absolutely brilliant show… I LOVED IT….. The whole cast were fabulous…. Jason is my hero but I do have a soft spot for Oliver now… absolutely fantastic. WELL DONE ALL… I cant stop smiling, its like therapy! YOU WERE FABULOUS DARRRRLLLIINNNGGGGGGSSSSS xx
by peter47
I saw the first Thursday Matinee (7th May)and I really enjoyed the show. Superb cast, amazing costumes and wonderful Lighting & Stage Designs. I hope it runs and runs. It’s a feelgood show which is just what is needed in the current climate. Everyone in the company does such a wonderful job every night & matinees. I’m so lucky to be a part of this fine company
Peter Thomas Stage Door Keeper
by setfordm
Just back from the matinee performance today and have to say the show was just as fantastic as when I saw it on opening preview night. :o) Saw a little bit more this time though as I was in row G in the stalls this time rather than Row A! Back in 3 weeks time but back in row A!! And booked today to bring my nan in July for her 78th birthday!!
by lee
I travelled from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to London just to see the show. It was worth every minute, every mile, and every dollar/peso/pound. It’s one of the best shows I have ever seen. And I have seen a lot of the big ones. My only regret is that I didn’t get to see it again while I was London. I can’t say enough about how great and over the top Priscila the Musical is. Hats off and kudos to all are part of this wonderful fabulous show
by julieb
Hi
Went too see the show on Saturday, 30th May 2009. It was brilliant!!! Colourful, crazy, creative, clever and camp!!!
The music is brilliant. Even though my friends and I were sitting up in the gods with a bit of a restricted view , it didn’t stop us from enjoying the show. We donned our false eyelashes and feather boas just to get into the spirit of things.
Will certainly go back too see the show again but will make sure we get seated in the stalls.
The whole cast were brilliant but Oliver Thornton as Felicia stole the show for me.
You have to go and see it!!!!!!
by sarah reid
Have seen the show 3 times now, totally fantastic !!! Can’t wait to see it again. Any news on a cast recording ?
by peggysue
Went to see the matinee last Thursday after having already seen it in previews
and it was just as fabulous the 2nd time around. The audience was a bit quieter but everyone still gave a standing ovation at the end. My favourite is definately Oliver Thornton who stole the show for me.
by Ash
G’day over there,
I want to buy a couple of tickets to a Saturday night performance as a present for my sister’s birthday.
Having bought tickets over here (Sydney) on line, when I arrived at the venue I was asked for my credit card as proof of identity. Obviously if my sister collects them she will not be able to do this… So my question is what form of identity will be acceptable for picking up tickets on the evening of performance?
Thank you for your show - it’s a ripper,
Ash
by Priscilla
Hi Ash,
Call the Palace Box Office on 0844 755 0016 for any ticket pick up enquires. They will be able to tell you what you/your sister needs in order to collect the tickets. I hope that she enjoys the show and I’m glad that you loved it.
Best,
Priscilla
by ann
Came to see the show again last night and it just gets better.I won tickets on twitter the other week and collected them last night.What fab seats I have won.Many thanks can’t wait to come again!Will I be able to enter again on twitter.Thanks again for the best show ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ann
by Priscilla
Hi Ann,
I’m glad that you enjoyed it. You can still enter the ticket giveaway.
Best,
Priscilla
by cobusvos
howzit… from south africa and coming to london in august… really wanna check out some new west end theatre and priscilla sounds good… just wanted to enquire as to how much of the rear stall seats is “restricted view” and is it worth getting these tickets ie: will i hate the show because i will only be able to see half of it?…
by John Maynard
Went to see the show June 12th. What a fantastic, fabulous evening!!! the staging was out of this world, the jokes bitchy and witty and all the cast stupendous. We clapped and roared with laughter throughout and the show got a wonderful standing ovation. Thank you everybody!!!!
by Priscilla
Hi Cobusvos,
I’m glad that you are considering coming to Priscilla. If you call the Palace Box Office they can give you an accurate description of the seats and views you will have. You will have an amazing time at Priscilla.
Best,
Priscilla
by colpaul
Myself and my partner Justin went to see the show way back in Nov 2006 in Sydney (we were on our honeymoon) after already seeing the movie and loving it. We weren’t sure we would enjoy it on stage, HOW WRONG WE WERE. It was absolutely fantastic, and raved about it when we returned home to the UK.
We hoped it would make its way to London, and here she is. We cant wait to see it again and are arranging a group of us to go and see it in september.
Paul
by chris
Hi Priscilla
We have finally done it and are coming back to see you in January on the 9th
We just wanted to know if the Original cast-Jason Donavan,Tony Sheldon and Oliver will be on the Evening performance on the 9th of January
Many thanks and cant wait to see you again
Love from Manchester
Chris and Andy
by Priscilla
HI Chris,
The principles will always be on unless they are ill, injured or on holiday, Hope you enjoy the show again.
Best,
Priscilla
by dazzer111265
I saw the show last night for the 4th time. I must say its the best musical I have ever seen. If you need cheering up you must go and see Priscilla it will deffo put a smile on your face. BRILLIANT!!
by donjope
Went to see Pricilla yesterday afternoon; a suprise birthday present from my lovely friend. OMG it was fantastic - if you havent seen it yet what are u waiting for! It was fabulously wonderful from start to finish. Amazing and brilliant. To all the cast & crew Thankyou for such fab time xx
by pixienubbins
I am comming to the see the show for my birthday and cant wait. Absolutly love jason, have done since i was 5! cant wait, over excited allready!
by mad gartell
FANTASTIC ,BRILLANT, OMG, on such a high today, 22 of us came last night 15th july, more next time.
Thankyou for such a good evening, second time and not the last.
by KeithWinestein
On Saturday 17th July I saw Priscilla for a second time. I took along my 77 year old Gran who LOVED it. What a fantastic show. As I have seen the show before I knew something was wrong with the bus. But the cast coped so well and it added an extra edge of ‘danger’ to the performance. It was a great show and it must feel great to get the standing ovation at the end. Well deserved. I think I am hooked. I want to book up and see it again. Congratulations on a fantabulosa show darlings. Hugs and lots sloppy kisses xoxoxox
by Theilian
Hey!! Coming to see the show for the 6th time on Saturday - can’t wait!! I love love love love LOVE it so much it’s ridiculous - I’ve danced on the stage twice already, I think I’m addicted - it’s the happiest, funniest, campest, most FABULOUS thing in the world! And the cast are just incredible - Tony, Jason, Oliver: I LOVE YOU!!! ;-))))
by gingerprincess
OMG such an amazing show and production. Came last night for the first time and def won’t be the last… in love with Jason D all over again heh heh! You were all fabulous and amazing. Thank you so much. Sam
by michellepitts
When I first went to see Priscilla in April I was told that a London Cast Recording would be available soon. On my fourth visit to see the show on 12th August I was informed that the Australian Cast recording would be the only one available. Is this never going to be a London Cast Recording?
Just love that show, I could watch it every night. Michelle
by Priscilla
Hi Michelle,
I am glad that you love the show. I’m afraid there are no immeadiate plans for a London Cast Recording.
Best,
Priscilla
by sarah1274
Just got in from seeing the show tonight and all I can say is WOW WOW WOW, what and amazing show. The cast are all fantastic, costumes are amazing, and you can’t help but sing along. I left the theatre buzzing and my face hurt from laughing.
Can’t wait to come and see it again!
Thank you so much
Sarah
P.S Oliver in red thong and bra was a highlight, what a view!
by sharon
Hi Priscilla,
So excited about coming to the show - and trying to work out a date now. Just wondering if Jason Donovan will still be in the show by the end of November? (Understand there may be the possibility of hols or sickness etc..).
Thanks
Sharon
by jesse69
Hi to the FAB cast of Priscilla !
My friend and I couldn’t wait for that moment… Aug. 20th !!! We came from France to see the show and what a SHOW it was !!!! Songs, acting, singers, costumes, lights… and the bus on stage !! Waoooooooooooooooooow !!!!!!! I can’t find words to express how FAB it was ! I’ve seen to many musicals in London as I come once every year but that one is just AWESOME !!!
My friend doesn’t speak a word in English but he loved it !!! We were also so lucky to see Jason Donovan just before the show when he arrived on his mountain bike !!!
So Mega thanks to the cast all all the people who made this FABULOUS show come true !!!!!!! Love you all !!! Take care +++
by Priscilla
Hi Sharon,
Yes Jason will still be in the show in November (barring of course holidays or sickness etc)
Best,
Priscilla
by colpaul
September 17th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Hi Priscilla ,
we first saw you in sydney in 2006 and couldnt wait for you to come to london
myself my partner and 14 friends and family came to see the show last nite (although we were 10 mins late thanks to the lateness of the limo’s sorry bout that lol)
any way we had a fantastic nite and everyone enjoyed it so much all 16 of us have said we have to do it again. congratulations on a fabulous production.
can i just ask how long you plan to run in london?
thanks again paul xx
by ann
September 17th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
came again last night 16th.We had not beensince kidsweek where q and a were amazing.It has changed since last visit new remarks and tweeks.It is even better.Won tickets on heart sat on an end so had to go and dance.I enjoyed the show more than ever.Sound was a bit dodgey when Jason and Oliver weretalking and singing.Jason was at his best so sincere,Oliver and Tony were great as ever.Benji seemed a bit tall for six .Thanks as ever for the best show in the west end can’t wait to come back next week for our 7th visit
by Priscilla
September 18th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Hi Paul,
We hope to run and run in the West End. We are currently booking up until September 2010, but here’s hoping we’re here for years to come.
Best,
Priscilla
by peter47
September 30th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
A friend of mine came to see the show Tuesday Night & really loved it. She will be recommending it to all her friends in Broadstairs. Good on you Mary
by Laura Harvey
November 14th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Hi Priscilla,
I know you have said there ae no plans for a london recording CD, but if enough Priscilla fans wanted it would you reconsider, it would be very popular???
Also what would be the chances of it ever making it to DVD, reckon that would go down a storm as well with all Priscilla fans, then we could watch the DVD in between all the many times we keep coming back to see the live show, it would be ‘Fabulous’
fingers crossed, from Laura….xxxxx
by Laura Harvey
November 14th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Hi Priscilla,
Also wanted to check, how long are Jason Donovan & Oliver Thornton going to appearing as Tick/Mitzi & Adam/Felicia, as I would love to come back and see it again, but preferably with these two in, as they are absolutely fabulous, and love em both.
Thank you in advance, Laura…xxxxx
by Priscilla
November 16th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Hi Laura,
Jason, Oliver and the rest of the cast were contracted for a year. Negotitations and planning with the cast are under way for the show’s second year. As soon as we have anything to announce we will.
Best,
Priscilla
by Priscilla
November 16th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Hi Laura,
There are still no immediate plans for a london cast recording, but we always keep our options open. There are also no plans to have a DVD of the show at this time. As always we’ll keep you posted with any changes.
Best,
Priscilla
by phil mitchell
To the cast and crew,THANK YOU!!!!
the most fantastic show i’ve seen in years. The costume changes,the set,everything Brilliant.
How the Divas appear and disappear,and as for felicias angel/devil routine mind blowing. Thanks again
by Trevor Cullum
Third time tonight (5/2/10)and it just gets better every time (fourth visit booked!!!). Great view from Row C. Great chemistry between the lead actors, fantastic music and awesome costumes AND THEN there’s Priscilla herself!! Reckon Oliver is pretty fearless and has a great head for heights. Tony brings a great deal of warmth and believability to the part of Bernadette as well as the fabulous comic timing shared by all of the leads! Good luck with the Whats on Stage Awards - you really deserve to win the lot!
by salsa_0902
February 12th, 2010 at 12:04 am
An amazing show this afternoon, Jason, Oliver and Tony … and everyone else in the cast too - just fantabulous!
Front row seats were great (not so sure abt the crazy lady who sat next to me tho!)
We will defintately be coming back to see the show again, and will be bringing more friends, so they can share in the mesmirising experience!
(ahem Oliver’s legs in particular caused a bit of a stir for us girls :blush:)
Awards a’plenty - this show and its cast deserve them! xx
by chrisdr
February 15th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Well done on the awards. I am a regular (25) visits to the show. I enjoyed the awards last night and of course the highlight was the Priscilla finale.
Chris
by Chris Jackson
My visit to the Matinee today will be the last with the original London cast, also my 28 visit. Thank you so very much for bringing the West End alive with this fantastic show. I would like to wish all of you who are leaving the very best and to those of you who will remain keep up the great job you are doing. All new cast members, welcome, you have some hard acts to follow. Tony Sheldon you are a true star. Bon Voyage!! xxx
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