Avenue Q
Avenue Q at the Gielgud Theatre
Want to see muppets swear and discuss the sensitive issues in life then the comically fused Avenue Q is just the naughty musical you have been looking for.
Avenue Q tells the story of Princeton, a bright eyed college graduate who has just moved into the glorious (ahem) street known only as Avenue Q.
The musical which is now in its third year at the Gielgud Theatre follows Princeton as he attempts to find his purpose in life. All while he is struggling with a tiny bank balance and the distraction of a busty blonde. Life in Avenue Q is nothing like anything he has experienced before and making wonderful friends with the odd folk of Avenue Q sends him on a voyage of self-discovery.
The show covers a whole range of issues including being jobless, homeless and politically incorrect all wrapped up in a hilarious must see story.
The songs are highly amusing, memorable and entertaining and they include my favourites It Sucks To Be Me and If You Were Gay.
Visit the official UK Avenue Q production webiste: www.avenueqthemusical.co.uk
Buy Avenue Q Merchandise
Click these links to buy:
Buy Avenue Q Broadway Cast Recording
Buy Avenue Q Souvenir Brochure (Gielgud Theatre)
Click here to visit the Avenue Q Official Merchandise page
Avenue Q Performance Details
Theatre: Gielgud Theatre
Previews From: 1st June 2006
Opening Night: 28th June 2006
Closing: 20th March 2010
Show Times
Evening Performances: Monday – Thursday at 20:00 & Friday at 20:30
Matinee Performances: Friday at 17:30 and Saturday at 17:00
Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Avenue Q Reviewed by Musicalverse
Avenue Q is the story surrounding Princeton, a recent graduate with a BA in English as he struggles to find his purpose in life. The show mixes puppets with humans with songs exploring the delicate issues in life like internet porn, racism and the perils of dating in an extremely funny way.
In this performance (22nd January 2010 at 5:30pm) Candy Ma took on the role of Christmas Eve and played the role perfectly with brilliant facial expressions. Daniel Boys as Princeton and Cassidy Janson as Kate Monster were simply brilliant to watch on stage. I especially liked the moments where Cassidy was essentially having a conversation with herself, playing both the roles of Kate Monster and Lucy The Slut in a conversation.
The set itself was clever in that one set doubled for every scene with different parts of it lighting up, opening and closing. It represented different apartments within the street, the street itself and out and about in New York.
Avenue Q is quite simply a thoroughly enjoyable night out and is a real feel good musical.
This review was based on the matinee performance on the 22nd January 2010, there are planned cast changes coming up.
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Avenue Q Fan Sites / Forums
If your after more information about Avenue Q from some real Avenue Q fans check out Avenue Q Fans, a website setup by fans of the show. It has information about the show including cast and creatives, pictures and forums where you can discuss the fabulously funny musical.
If all you want to do is chat about Avenue Q in the West End or elsewhere around the world you can connect with other Avenue Q fans on the Avenue Q London forum which has been setup on ProBoards: avenueqlondon.proboards.com/index.cgi.
More into one of the stars of the show, Daniel Boys? Then head over to Daniel-Boys.co.uk which has plenty of information on the up and coming West End actor who I first came to know about him through the BBC’s Search for a Joseph, Any Dream Will Do, the biograpy page is definatley worth a read and their are forums to chat with other Daniel Boys fans: www.daniel-boys.co.uk
Book Your Avenue Q Tickets Online
There are many ways you can purchase your Avenue Q tickets online, here are some of the main STAR member ticket agents:
Ticketmaster
Click here to book Avenue Q Tickets with Ticketmaster Online
Ticketmaster will charge you the face value of the ticket plus a £2.50 processing fee and a service charge of £2.35.
Lastminute.com
Click here to book Avenue Q Tickets with Lastminute.com
Lastminute charge a booking fee of between £2 and £5 per ticket.
If you book your tickets through Lastminute.com your tickets will be held for you at the Gielgud Theatre box office for you to collect on the day of the performance.
Avenue Q Theatre Break With Superbreak
Avenue Q theatre breaks can be booked with Superbreak which include your theatre tickets and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Click here to book a Avenue Q Theatre Break with Superbreak.
The Box Office
The Avenue Q Box Office is managed by the theatre’s owner, Delfont Mackintosh Theatres and can be contacted as follows:
Tel: 0844 482 5141
Click here to book Avenue Q Tickets from the Box Office online.
Please note you will be charged a booking fee of £1.75 fee if booking over the phone or on the internet at the Avenue Q Box Office.
Booking In Person At The Box Office
Visit the Gielgud Theatre Box Office during opening hours Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pm and Friday & Saturday 10am – 8:30pm at:
Gielgud Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue
London
W1D 6AR
Tickets booked in person at the box office do not incur any booking fees.
A 75p theatre restoration levy is charged (and included in the ticket price) when booking any tickets for Avenue Q.
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