London
“Makes Mamma Mia! look like Chekhov. Insanely euphoric… wildly contagious”
Charles Spencer - Daily Telegraph
“There was one gag involving a man nicknamed Trumpet and a ginger nut biscuit that almost had me out of my seat and writhing helplessly in the aisle.”
Charles Spencer - Daily Telegraph
“Puts the Glory into Gloria and the Gay into Gaynor.”
Michael Coveney - The Independant
“Takes you out of yourself and into daring places your wildest fantasies might never have dreamed of visiting.”
Nicholas de Jongh - Evening Standard
- Daily Telegraph, The Times, Evening Standard, London Lite, thelondonpaper
“A BIG-HIT MUSICAL. I welcome Priscilla with open arms. Priscilla never loses its spectacular, helter-skelter momentum. It offers a joyful antidote to a world of hatred and violence”
Nicolas de Jongh - Evening Standard
- Daily Express
“Eye-poppingly extravagant.”
Michael Billington - The Guardian
“Energy, fun… wisecracks galore.”
Benedict Nightingale - The Times
“A huge antidote to the doom and gloom of the recession.”
Baz Bamigboye - Daily Mail
“A real dazzler”
London Lite
“It’s difficult not to be swept away with this riotously enjoyable show… it should run and run”
thelondonpaper
“Addictive like the juice of a forbidden fruit”
Irish World
“One of the most entertaining shows in theatre land - do not miss the bus!”
Islington Gazette
“Musical theatre doesn’t get any better than this and, if you are looking for a world-class, life enhancing show to lift your spirits in these uncertain times. ‘Priscilla’ has got to be the one.”
Theatreworld Internet Magazine
“It isn’t often that I’ve seen a rapturous, standing ovation in the West End. But for a show like Priscilla it just feels absolutely right.”
Tiscali.co.uk
71 comments for this entry:
by lucymariebell
December 16th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
i went to see priscilla last night…it was absolultey amazing you shouldn’t close!!! So good costumes were fnominal i just cannot describe i loved it to much!!!
by geraldine
November 15th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Went to see show on 21st October with a friend and when i sat it my seat which was up in the eves i though nope not going to like this, not going to see anything, but once the music came on and all the singing and dancing started i didn’t care - had a great nite - going again this Saturday 19th matinee with 7 others - yippee can’t wait
by jodibgay
first ever show ive been too and saw it last nite . gotta say absolutley loved the show, cast were amazing, costumes were bright colourful and so gay. my only complaint was nobody from audience got up to dance hahaha. callum nicol who played adam/felica was amazing gotta say he was my fav charecter. would so go see the show again.
by janehouseman
October 21st, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Everything about the show is amazing. The cast are all incredible, especially the leads and it is great to have Ray back. The costumes are incredible and the feel good factor can’t be beaten!!!
by jamie16
Hi To all the cast i just want to say ive seen the show 5 times and its outstanding i really want to be an esmble in it cause i love the whole cast i love Oliver,Richard and Don i think they r fantastic xxxxxxx
by tipsy
Went for my third visit yesterday, took 3 of my friends who were priscilla virgins and they cannot wait to go back. This is a show never to be missed, I love felicia so much, you are my fave. I’ll be back in two weeks time, can’t wait. Well done everyone, exceptional show once again. Love to you all. xxxxx Juie xxxxx
by Priscilla
Hi there,
No formal decision has been made. At the moment we are currently booking until 7th of January. Come and see us again soon.
Best,
Priscilla
by bobwen
I am distraught! I have just had an email from ‘whatsonstage.com’ saying that Priscilla will most likely finish at the end of the year. I have been 3 times in the last 8 months and can’t get enough of this fantastic show. Why finish so soon? Will it tour? I can’t imagine never being able to see it again! ‘Don’t leave me this way’ Priscilla!!!
by Alice15
Saw priscilla for the second time a couple of weeks ago and i’m soo addicted to it. All the songs are brilliant and the costumes are amazing.
Can’t wait to see it again 
x
by ami1_uk
Went to see Priscilla last night and it was outstanding. Brilliant performance from everyone, and would definatly go again. Only thing I didn’t like was the seats we were in was balcony row L. Very steep and at times we didn’t see everything that was going on stage, but still could hear the performance. Would get seats closer to the front next time! Everyone was up singing and dancing at the end, a great atmosphere. Felicia was amazing. 10/10 highly recommended
by tipsy
what a fantastic show, went to London for the day yesterday and no visit is complete without going to see Priscilla. Felicia you are my fave, legs to die for. Will be back soon. Love to you all. xxxxx Julie xxxxxx
by Priscilla
Hi there,
Obviously the more expensive tickets give you a better view and experience. The restricted seats vary depending where they are. It is worth calling the Box Office 0844 755 0016 to speak to them about it in more depth, and they can work out what would suit you best. Alternatively if you can get 12 people together for your mum’s birthday you get a group discount. So the top price tickets are reduced to £39.75 from £65.
Best,
Priscilla
by vikkimc
I am thinking of booking tickets for my Mums 60th for 8 of us. The tickets seem to be pretty expensive unless you go for the ones marked ‘restricted’ or steep! How bad is the ‘cheaper’ seating?
by Priscilla
February 26th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
I’m afraid there are no plans for a London cast CD and a show DVD.
Best,
Priscilla
by hillb2
February 25th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Have seen the show 3 times now it gets better every time. Is there going to be a cd released by the london cast and will the show released on a dvd
by Jonboy1
Unless I went to a different show from everyone else, I would say this was a waste of £65. It was effectively a one-joke show, and not a very good one. It mistook coarseness for cleverness in humour; the unfunny Graham Norton would have loved it. The best applause was for the mimed opera: they were applauding the opera, not the mime. I can get the real thing at the opera, thanks.
Admitted, those around me were convulsed in laughter, but I suspect that said more about them than the show.
by Pink-lady
October 29th, 2010 at 11:39 am
AMAZING SHOW EVER! Ben Richards is lush and i am coming again tonight as i loved it so much from Monday night.x
by BecksT
September 29th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
I went to the show last night with friends, We came over from Ireland to see it…
The show was phenominal - costume changes, makeup, songs, dances, sets etc…
I can not stop talking about how fantastic it was and left the show on a high.
It was great to see Ray Meagher on stage I grew up watching him on home & away and to see him up close in such a phenominal show was amazing.
I thought he gave Bob real heart and made every one of us fall in love with him. He stood his ground on the stage surrounded by beautiful amazing singers & dancers and was never over shadowed by the fantastic costumes around him.
Well done ray…
I will definitely be coming back to london to see this show again…
by Dan61
I saw the show July 20 in London almost by accident, my friends and I at first could not agree on what to go to. Best compromise ever. We were blown away by the energy and the joy of the whole thing. The divas and the cast has made us smile for days afterwards. I also bought the soundtrack to the show.
And it was nice to see Tinky Winky play his part so well, stellar performance.
/Dan
by suzey
what a show! absolutely brilliant, thought wicked was good but this beats it! the gingernut and foreskin joke!costumes, singing, well done!
by mikey90
Have now seen the show three times, Fantastic. There isn’t another party like it in town. Jon Tsouras is simply awesome as Felicia when i’ve seen it. Ben Richards is also fantastic as is Hugo who i’ve seen playing Tick. What a show! If you havn’t seen it you are missing out!
Don as Bernadette - wow! Great casting across the board and the Divas, their voices are incerdible.
You really have to see this show
X
by carolstares
Can’t get over the depth of talent in this show! Saw Hugo, Jon and Don at the matinee yesterday as Ben and Oliver were off. Guys you were excellent and the show was a blast. Well done and the friend I brought with me will be returning again she was so blown away. I’ve already booked my next two visits!You are all fantastic x
by dayon
What a show this was FANTASTIC even my partner loved it. every single person in the cast was brillient. a must see again musical.
by Chris Jackson
Wishing you all a great night especially Ben, enjoy the show as much as the audience and you’ll be great. Look forward to watching on Saturday .
by Wjackson
What an amazing show! I had the pleasure seeing Jason this was a birthday present and really enjoyed it - funny, imaginative, amazing performances by all and full of surprises - and the bus is fantasic! Well done to all of the cast and thanks for making my 30th a one to remember
by carolstares
I want to say a big thank you for the wonderful treatment we received yesterday at Priscilla. I brought my disabled mother in her wheelchair and the care and consideration we received was fabulous. So a big thank you all, but particularly to John who made the show such a fantastic experience and even fetched our ice creams in the interval. We will be telling everyone how super the front of house staff are, such a refreshing change in today’s world. Truly ‘A ride to the Heart of Fabulous.’
by HFlitt
We are booked to see the matinee performance on the 29th May for a Hen Party. After reading all the wonderful reviews we can’t wait, we are all so excited!
by Vicky A
Saw the show on the 9th of April for the third time, first time with the new cast changes so we were a bit dubious if the new cast could live up to the greatness and magic produced form the old cast. I must say the new cast members are brilliant although I don’t recall seeing the giant shoe come out into the audience and maybe saw slightly less of the 3 divas not sure on that one could just be that they are so fabulous that I wanted to see even more of them. Either way hopefully will make it a fourth time!
by Hubert
There are so many things to say about this musical. I saw the show a few days ago and this is the best one I have ever seen. Priscilla Queen of the desert is an amazing, exuberant and colourful musical that you won’t be able to forget. It just blew me away!! Everything was perfect, from performers who were fantastic to flamboyant costumes, or dazzling scenery. The production has exchanged the Abba songs used in the film for mainly gay disco hits like Bogie Wonderland or I will survive. You will love the pink bus on which Mitzi, Bernadette (my favourite) and Felicia want to bring their drag show to the middle of the australian desert. The West end has never seen such glitter, wigs, lipstick and camp attitude until Priscilla Queen of the desert arrived in 2009. This show really deserves the very long standing ovation and Priscilla is the perfect and joyful antidote to a world of hatred and violence. I can’t wait to go again……..
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by kpmross
February 27th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Finally got to see the show & cried so much (happy tears) what a wonderful show, great cast and cant wait to see it again.
by canadiankiwi
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Came from Toronto Canada to see this musical.
Best I’ve ever seen.
Three sexiest “ladies” theatres ever seen for sure! Again.. amazing costumes, music and acting. My mother loved it.
We’ll definetly be back to London to see this again.
Kanako Nakano was especially hilarious.
I’m sure every woman will fall in love with Jason, Tony and Oliver in this musical. We couldn’t stop smiling for hours after.
Bravo, we’ll see you again soon!
Lots of love from Canada!
by buffyfan432
January 30th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
I have seen the show 4 times already and going again on tuesday i cant wait, im taking my friend to see it for her 21st and i know this show will be a way to kick her bday off in style, we are sitting in the stalls sooo im hopeing i can get her on stage to do a lil dance just to make it memorable!!
by Holly
I went to see Priscilla last year and fell in love with the beauty that is, Oliver Thornton!
I’m coming back 2 see it again soon!
I drive all my friends insane with Priscilla so I decided I’d annoy them even more and make a t-shirt saying “GO TEAM OLIVER!”
Tee hee!!!
by TheatreFreak
Went to See priscilla for the first time last night and me and my friend had the best time EVER! the costumes were absolutely AMAZING, and the whole concept of the show was great, and it had a great message, that you shouldn’t be ashamed of who you are I was expecting Jason Donovan to be appearing in the show but unfortunately he was not in it, but Craig Ryder was soooooo FANTASTIC! i last saw Craig as a rebel leader in we will rock you and he was extremly different as a drag queen, and he pulled it off extremly well! i thought oliver and tony were also brilliant and were extremely funny!
you couldnt help but to sing along to every song in this, and i couldnt stop smiling the whole way through! A truely amazing show which i would recomend to EVERYONE!!!! TRULEY FABULOUS DARLINGS!!
by claudio
I saw this musical last week and how can i say?? it has been fantastic, amazing, the musical i have never seen.
I’m italian and i would lke to see it again next, it has been an unforgettable and beautiful evening with my boyfriend.
At last i cried like a fountain, my God
Claudio
Italy
claudiob.79@alice.it
by _PriscillaLover_
Hello Priscilla
I went to see this show in May on the 15th it was absoluetly fantasic. Great costumes, Great Actors, Dazzling scenery, Faboulus songs. What a brilliant show. Its the best show i have ever seen. I decided to see musical again on the 16th of May and in June. See you in June priscilla.
BRILLIANT.
X
by kittyandteddy
Went on a Monday night - 1st of June. Totally Loved it! Wished the audience had been more camp and interactive! We would go again -on a weekend just to have a better audience! We laughed hard and long even though the script feels like a Carry On … up the Drag Fest! Our straight mates were uninitiated and did not understand Drag and why they don’t actually lip sinc fully. I think this got in the way of their full enjoyment. eg: They were very curious about Felicia and the Operatic Shoe sinc and I would’ve prefered the show to have explained this more. Sceptics will not fail to be impressed by the production values, sets, scenery and costume changes etc. A complete spectacle! a superb omage to Drag and all things campness. A ride! Great transitions and very pacey in contrast to the movie. We sat in front row of dress circle - absolutely fabulous unobstructed view. Yes the theatre is old and the leg room is a bit tight, but the show keeps you entertained so you barely notice. We will return. We will be giving tickets as a civil partnerhip gift.
by topshowbecci
Went to the matinee performance on Saturday 23rd May - Priscillia is one of my favourite films and the theatre production did not disappoint - I think EVERY cast member put their heart and soul into the performance - visually amazing - this has to be one of the best shows I have ever seen - I have never felt the need to see any show twice - but am seriously tempted to go back again it was that good!!!! Well done Guys xx
by Lizy
Hi Priscilla,
You are the very best i have ever seen. I have seen the show in Sydney & Melbourne 36 times and cant get enough of it. I cant wait for you to return to Sydney
Keep up the great entertainment and well done, you truly are a great show and i miss you all
by andre
Just saw the performance..thought BOB/Clive Carter was the best and really started to bring the cast together, Jason Donovan was a bit wooden as a drag queen, but managed …Fantastic production costumes, etc well worth a visit…
by Nikki
Saw this musical last night, it blew me away. Its flamboyant, camp, colourful, amazing costumes, props, choreography, music etc. I was grinning from ear to ear from beginning to end. Absolutely fantastic! The best musical I have ever seen.
by Neil Haire
Saw it in Sydney back in 2006 at the Lyric and have now seen it twice in London in the past month - I love it! If you need to be entertained, uplifted and get a few Kylie tunes thrown into the mix for good measure, this is the perfect show! Loved it and can’t wait to go and see it again! Fantastic!!!! A sensory spectacular!!!
by Duncan & Mandy
What a show!! Unbelievable!! The energy, colours, songs, costumes - the insanity of it. Joined a sell-out show on 18-04-09: hands still ache from the clapping. Tears of laughter from the dancing cupcakes - you’ll know waht I mean when you see it! Was a fan of the movie - am a great fan of the stage show. See it whilst you can.
by Canadian Cliff
Well I saw it in Sydney and loved it so much that I saw it again. I found myself in London and didn’t care about the price. I wanted the Stalls towards the front(but NOT the aisle seats). I still get choked up in certain scenes and I want to dance the whole way through(but not on stage). I can’t wait ’til it crosses the pond into Canada(Toronto)!! Bravo!!!
by Phil J
What an awesome show. I know I read the review pages before thinking about seeing a show.
Believe me though - this show deserves the ravings on this site as much as the great comments from the press. Don’t hesitate to see it.
You’ll leave the theatre on a high!
by Simon
this show is totally amazing i went on monday 6th aprial my best special friend treated me for my birthday and the show was well worth a visit its very livly and it a great show well done to all the actors and actrusses in the show for makign it sutch a sussess the house was full and every enjoyed the show a very big well done
by Caroline
Saw the show on 10th April and efinately think that Oliver is an angel from heaven, best show I have ever seen, well done guys, cant wait to see it again soon . xxx
by kirst ;o)
saw it tonight, FANTASTIC show! Cast is perfect. Jason has still got it!!!!
I will be back
by Mac & Sam
We saw the show last night and loved every minute of it. Absolutely the best musical in town!
Can’t wait to see it again.
by TLC
This was the best show i have ever seen. the costumes the set the songs
evoked tears, joy, excitement and happyness all at the same time
time i could have imploded on the spot. This glitter extravaganza is not to be missed. Priscilla is a drug and im well and truly hooked.
by doitsy
Wow what a brilliant show…we saw it yesterday and absolutely loved it. Hope you get all the success you deserve as this is one of the best shows we’ve ever seen. ‘Thats Just What This Country Needs, A Cock In A Frock On A Rock’ 
by John & Paul
Definitely the best big show treat since Mama Mia. It has absoutely everything that a big show should have, in spades - heart, fun, laughter and spectacle. Can’t wait to see it again when our mate Mark is covering Bernadette. and it won’t be the last time - best few hours of theatre we’ve seen in years!
WHEW! I have been so dismayed since out stupid TV station chanel 7 announced that ‘Pricilla’ had opened to ‘mixed reviews’.
I saw it in Sydney last Oct and us over 60 year old ladies were sat in the 3rd row, and screamed and stamped our feet, in joy and generally behaved like hooligans. ESPECIALLY the thai strip-tease……
I also wrote Tony a letter telling him the above, and was surprised and DELIGHTED when I got a post-card, thanking me, from him.
Break-a-leg EVERYONE
by Ron
Saw the FABULOUS reviews today online. Have tixs to see the show when in London in May 2009. Am so excited!!! Congrats to all!!!!!
by helen bennett
Well what can i say except how absolutely totally brilliant that show was, I went on saturday 21st march and dragged a friend along and we both enjoyed it enormously, especially bob’s wife with her ping pong balls!!!! Cant wait to see it again and by the way Jason (donavon) i preferred Scott too!!!!
by Mitchell Hayg
WOW! I got dragged along by my mother in Sydney whilst on holidays and couldn’t wait for it to hit the West End so I could see it again!!!! This is going to be a huge success for years to come… !!!
by Dean
I Saw it on the 21st march and it was truly truly an amazing spectacle well done to tony, jason and oliver who brought this muched love charcters to life!! It must have been daunting!! Hell i even got to dance on the stage as well!!! hahah i have booked to go again and cannot wait!! The whole production was amazing!! from the bus to the costumes to the songs and the wonderful performances from all the cast!!! WELL DONE!!!!!!! ARE’NT WE FABULOUS?!!!!!!
by Denise Vaughan
I went to see the on the 21st, and it was amazing well done to everyone of the company, can’t wait to see it again in april and july x
by Hannah Sarkar
i went to see this on the 20th and it is AMAZING!!!! i loved every minute and im going again in May, June and August!!! x
by christopher james peploe
well done jason i really like you but i am going to see him on 15th may 2009 i cantnot wait to see him
by alex huttton
Went to watch the show at the weekend, It made me cry and laugh out loud. I was dancing in my seat, the costumes were fantastic, just on the website planning to watch it again in the summer…. highly recommend it,
by Alison Allen
Well Done Jason, you did yet again. You bought tears to my eyes like you always do, so proud of you and I love you lots. Well done to all the cast,fab music, singing, dancing and costumes. Best shoe eva, you made Mother’s Day for my Mum and I. You go ladies, you know you will survive!!!
by Anastasia Beavenhausen
I saw it THREE times in Melbourne. FANTASTIC. Purchased the soundtrack, and listen regularly, to rekindle the memories.
by jax
just been to see the show and thought it was amazing. performances, costumes, music…………the whole shebang. if i had any criticism its that there is a difference between a man in drag and a drag queen and although jason donovan was fantastic, he needs to work on the little nuances of drag to make it perfect. go girls!
by Jacky Rom
Just got back from seeing tonights show. I loved it. Amazing costumes, talented performers. Great Show.
WEll done everyone. It’s spectacular
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