London Reviews
“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
AUSTRALIAN REVIEWS
“Priscilla has audiences shrieking with laughter again and again.”
Herald Sun, Australia
“The best show since Mamma Mia!”
Sunday Express, London
“Bigger, brighter and glitzier than the movie.”
BBC News
“Laugh aloud funny.”
The Australian
“Priscilla is tremendous fun.”
Sydney Morning Herald
“Tony Sheldon is sensational. It is a wonderfully charismatic performance and he takes full command every chance he gets to give the work its anchor, humour and heart.”
Sydney Morning Herald
“Simon Phillips’ bold, exuberant and colourful production celebrates the film’s caution-to- the-wind outrageousness and spirit of defiance.”
Sydney Morning Herald
“Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner produce some of the most outrageous costumes ever seen on the stage.”
Sunday Canberra Times
“Priscilla pushes all the same buttons as the movie did, only with more great tunes and strong singing and dancing on a breathtaking set with costumes that make the movie look beige.”
Daily Telegraph, Australia
39 comments for this entry:
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
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 Anastasia Beavenhausen
I saw it THREE times in Melbourne. FANTASTIC. Purchased the soundtrack, and listen regularly, to rekindle the memories.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!!!!!
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 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!
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 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 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 kirst ;o)
saw it tonight, FANTASTIC show! Cast is perfect. Jason has still got it!!!!
I will be back 
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 _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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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