Death Takes a Holiday, Charing Cross Theatre

I'm not sure - side front benches 17.50!

11th definitely his last day (hence me squeezing a trip in next week!)

I nearly fell asleep! Left at the interval. The lack of plot did not hold my interest.

Chris Peluso looked and sounded gorgeous though - but the material did not tempt me to stay. Beautifully staged, lit and costumed though. Disappointing.

He will be wasted in Funny Girl as his character has little singing.

I saw this tonight and can agree that this is not a great musical, and doesn't have a large dramatic arc to hold everyone's interest. So not without flaws as a show (perhaps the feel is and sound is a bit too 'samey' from beginning to end. But I loved the production, the high quality cast, the costumes and staging - not to mention the fabulous chaireography! If you liked the soaring melodies of Titanic, Grand Hotel and the music in Nine, then I really think you should see this. And of course, Chris Peluso is a wonderful singer and easy on the eye who shouldn't be missed.

For the money you won't see or hear a better production either on or off the West End, and I have to applaud Thom Sutherland and producers for putting on an original book musical that we wouldn't otherwise see. It deserves an audience if only to ensure that we keep getting to see high quality musical theatre productions at Charing Cross, even if they don't all have the drama and popular appeal that Titanic had.

You win some you lose some - I loved it!!!

Totally agree - and I liked it as well, although I did feel like I was being battered to death by the belting of the songs as if each was a showstopper.

And why did they shine lights directly into the audience on two occasions, making it impossible to see what was happening on stage?

I know what you mean, I was in row S this afternoon and felt really distant - and the sound levels for Zoe seemed a bit low, especially at the start?
Did you see though the woman before the show started in the balcony slips who brought her own fold-down chair with her, that was my highlight over the show.

Now, with regard to the show I did like it, but the music just seemed unmemorable, and while there were moments in the music and story that I really loved, I just thought the story was massively dragged out. Whilst I loved the set design, there were a few moments when I thought the set was going to collapse.
Zoe and Chris were highlights, especially Chris - he has the seductive charm and an excellent voice, and both acted the part brilliantly. It's just a shame that the parts that they have, in my opinion, are just a bit thin.

Since we're getting personal that was my wife you are referring to. Yes she has weak back muscles having had CFS for 25 years, and so cannot sit for long in normal chairs. And if you had paid a bit more attention you would see me as the person who carries it everywhere.

Apology accepted. And yes we did enjoy the show.

Caught this today - absolute wonderful. Thom Southerland at his best. Beautiful score, beautiful set, beautiful orchestrations. Chris Peluso was a particular highlight, in fact I'l be returning to see James Gant once he takes over.

I was in Row Q today and had no qualms with distance. I didn't miss anything and didn't feel far away. Felt that in the dramatic lighting moments, I really got the full impact.

I went in knowing nothing about the show and thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it. I used the £15 deal but would pay much more. Much better than some of the drivel in the West End at the moment!

I don't know about this production, but I much prefer sitting behind the 'cross aisle!' (Did I use it right, I learned that name in the Titanic thread!)