Find out more about what is being said about the latest party to head to London…
The Guardian: *** “Once you glaze over the details and lean into the spectacle, it’s easy to see how this show will be a success. The drama in the second half is brighter, bolder, sillier. As they seem to be having more fun on stage, so do we. Stage management smoothly shepherds the boogying audience around moving blocks and make the dancefloor a wonderfully active part of the show.”
WhatsOnStage: *** “Priscilla The Party! works best as a glittery fun time. The songs are exhilarating and the hardworking ensemble sell the big numbers for all they’re worth. One can’t help but wonder if it might work better if they just ditched the script altogether and turned the whole thing into the drag concert-cum-fashion parade that it’s already 75% of the way to being. The venue’s proximity to Soho means that the party doesn’t have to end when the show’s over, which feels about right.”
London Theatre.co.uk: ** “The songs invite karaoke-level participation, the fusillade of hits letting up now and again to chart parallel stories that allow families to be made whole and love unexpectedly to bloom. Steven Serlin takes acting honours amongst the cast as the sweet-natured Bob, the mechanic who finds emotional sustenance and shelter amidst the outré frocks and verbal tomfoolery.”
Time Out: *** “Importantly, the story’s fundamentals are solid: as mixed-up Tick, aggressively sassy Adam and older, melancholic Bernadette, Owain Williams, Reece Kerridge and Starr have a fun, sparky chemistry that moves charmingly from performative bitchiness to tentative sisterhood.”
London Theatre Reviews.co.uk: *** 1/2 “The most challenging aspect of this production is its dated script. When reviving a show that was first written decades ago, one must be aware of how the relevance of its language and themes has shifted. Notably, the sensitivity and depth with which it handles transphobia is sorely lacking. In fact, there are many interesting plot points and arcs of character development and relationship dynamics which are simply not explored in a way that is meaningful or impactful.”
London Theatre1: ***** “Priscilla the Party is a spectacular example of how to put on a superb and well-loved classic musical with a jubilant celebration of life led by the audience to produce an experience that is unforgettable.”
The Reviews Hub: ***** “For a spectacular serving of musical theatre that puts the audience’s experience centre stage, Priscilla the Party! is a must-see.”
The Spy in the Stalls: ***** “Every cast member performs with outstanding energy, delivering a varied set of pop/dance songs in a jukebox musical for the ages. The quality of musical performance is high with remarkable talent on display throughout as Queens deliver ballads and romps with equal intensity and stage presence.”
The Stage: ** “With direction from Simon Phillips, this abbreviated adaptation of the 2009 musical is squarely aimed at the party crowd.”
Theatre & Tonic: ***** “The cast all provide perfect examples of what a triple threat is – right from the pre-show cabaret singers through to the incredible ensemble. The energy is short of top tier. With so many moving parts and costume changes, the show is so slick you never take your eyes off of the main action.”
Theatre South East: ***** “The show itself is outstanding, the entire cast exemplary, the music buoyant and with over 500 costumes and 200 head-dresses, it was visually stunning. I would thoroughly recommend the experience for an unusual, fun and faaaaabulous experience which will send you smiling all the way home and wondering how soon you can go again.”
Broadway World: **** “One of the best aspects of the show is seeing how much joy it brings audience members of all ages. People were mingling on the floor, sipping cocktails and dancing around in sparkling outfits – I can only imagine that those seated in the mezzanine probably wished they could join the party! The cast, especially the ensemble, thrives on the energy given to them by the crowd, pointing out people and dancing along with them throughout the show. Credit must be given to the team on the floor who takes care of the audience as the set moves around them, gently guiding them to new spaces to stand.”
West End Best Friend: *** “Everything about Priscilla the Party is flamboyant, camp and glitzy. With its infectious energy, dazzling costumes and sensational performances, this is the perfect place for a party celebration with friends.”
The Upcoming: ***** “A special mention must be given to the dancers for their ability to bring the party while maintaining immaculate synchronisation for two hours. Gracie Lai, as one of the three divas, shone in every musical number, and of our three queens, Dakota Starr wowed as Bernadette, and her relationship with rugged mechanic Bob (Steven Serlin) is one of the show’s overlooked highlights.”
To book tickets visit: https://www.priscillatheparty.com/