Newsies - Troubadour Wembley Park

It is indeed. Whilst many of us on this forum are happy to do last minute rush tickets, the majority of people don’t want that stress and will rebook. At performance time, an empty seat is worth nothing. Two seats sold at £25 each, could easily add an additional £30-50 in merch and drinks.

I don't quite understand the rave reviews this show has been getting. It was good don't get me wrong, but it wasn't outstanding. I think Newsies relies a lot on its dance and choreography element, without which the show would be quite boring. The book/story isn't particularly great and the songs aren't particularly catchy. In this production, I did think the vocals weren't terribly strong either. We were sat in the front row of the Manhattan section and the walkway between our seats and the Brooklyn section in front had lots of action happening, meaning we were really up close and personal with some of the Newsies (and unfortunately meant we could hear some of the dodgy vocals going on, although tbf if I was dancing as much as they were I don't think I could even sing without my voice shaking so maybe I shouldn't judge too much). I liked Bronte Barbe as Katherine, but was less sure about Michael Ahomka-Lindsay as Jack. He sounded a little vocally tired, and I was a bit worried for his 'Santa Fe', but he still hit the big note at the end. He also didn't feel that charismatic compared to Jeremy Jordan. I wasn't massively invested in his Jack Kelly I can't lie.

I really enjoyed all the dance and aerial elements (even though the aerial parts definitely weren't needed I loved it anyway, especially in 'King of New York'). They seemed to really mix up dance styles, with contemporary, ballet, tap and acrobatics all seemingly interchangeably used. I did think that occasionally there was a bit too much going on at one time, especially when you'd have cast members in various different areas of the theatre and I didn't know where to look. The set was fine - I appreciated all the extra bits they added to the actual auditorium (e.g. the hammocks on the way in). The sound was ok, a few missed mic queues, but most things were audible. The lighting was pretty cool though!

I read someone say this was a 4 star production of a 3 star show and I think that sums it up for me.

Went this afternoon and agree about this being about the dancing. Also agree that vocals and stage presence could have been stronger. A word of warning about moving around auditorium - witnessed 2 falls after tripping over the ramps to the stage.

I think the songs are *so* catchy - but it wasn't until the second viewing I got properly into it and thought it was amazing - the first viewing I knew nothing about it at all, didn't know the songs and was initially a bit overwhelmed by all the running, jumping etc - now I'm doing my workouts to the soundtrack and going back later this week!! 😂

What about Newsies' songs is not catchy?? Granted you're probably not going to be humming Don't Come A-Knocking or The Bottom Line, but Seize the Day? Santa Fe? Watch What Happens? Once and For All?! Some of the catchiest songs in the West End, in my humble opinion!

I'd seen neither the musical nor the film, so went in as a blank slate. And it was surprisingly enjoyable, with each dance number vying to out-do the previous one in athleticism and ingenuity. I was surprised that some individual vocals were a bit weaker than I might have expected (definitely not on par with the dancing), but otherwise, it's a super-accomplished production, with a vast set, smart direction, and energy to spare.

I got one of the rush tickets and was in "Manhattan," Row Y. If you can afford it, though, I think the front of Manhattan, or the sides, would be preferable: it all seemed a little too distant. (I read a review saying that one should avoid the sides because the show was played so frontal, but I kind of wished I had sprung for those instead.)

Has anyone sat in the last two seats at the extreme end of rows J, K & L in the Brooklyn section?
They are radically less expensive than the seats next to them and there is no mention of a restricted view so I wonder what could have prompted that change in pricing. Thanks!

I would ignore Battersea as you would really be cutting it fine time wise and that's not even allowing for any train delays. Nothing worse than being in a panic and arriving at the last minute or late.

Hamilton is at the Victoria Palace Theatre, it’s Phantom at Her Majesty’s (soon to be His Majesty’s) Theatre. If you want a nice restaurant that’s reasonably priced in the Victoria area I’d recommend Il Posto (as long as you like Italian). I’ve been a few times before visits to Hamilton and Wicked and they’re always efficient, friendly and quick, and the food is really good.

Thanks David, yes, sadly, that was the plan, the morning before shows, but as mentioned sold out. Not worth the 'worry' then between shows, a shame as does look like a worthwhile experience. Just have to walk around Londoninbetween the shows I guess, find a place to eat. Talking of which, a few mentioned eateries, anyone have recommendations for places near the theatres? such as aforementioned Il Posto

Booked to see this on the 29th anyone have any advice on car parking … last time I visited was for sleepless that carp park is now a retail park ! Lol
Wembley website and troubadour arnt very clear which car park is cheapest or closest ….👍😊