Valentine’s Day might be long gone, but there is always a good reason to spend quality time with that special someone. A good theatre show can transport you and your other half into a different world and time. There is something alluring about the combination of carefully designed costumes, captivating music, and charming storylines. If you want to make the most out of a special occasion, let Show & Stay guide you through some of their beloved musicals and plays, including some top romantic London shows.
Once
Once is a relatively new show, which nevertheless captivated audiences in Broadway, before arriving on London’s West End. Inspired by the critically successful film (it received a Grammy and an Oscar, among many other awards) the critics have also surrendered to the charm of this unassuming show. The musical tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech girl who go back and forth between feelings of love and friendship as they perform the most poetic and tender songs.
Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is much more than a classic love story; set in 19th century Paris, a young singer Christine becomes the protégé of the Paris Opera House Phantom, a talented musician who had to give up his career because of a deformity in his face. The Phantom is secretly in love with Christine, although she is engaged to someone else. The events surrounding this love triangle will keep you hooked with Christine’s final decision being a great topic of conversation once the show is over. This show has been performed at Her Majesty’s Theatre and has enjoyed huge success in the West End for the past 26 years.
Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia is the heart-warming and vivacious musical that has had the world captivated. Not only for the die-hard ABBA fans, the show tells the uplifting story of a young woman’s search for her father prior to her wedding on an idyllic Greek island. This musical is packed with contagious ABBA songs and charming characters that give a new meaning to friendship and family ties.
The Bodyguard
Based on the famous 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard is the hit jukebox musical featuring the iconic songs from this best-selling soundtrack. This show is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an outstanding live performance of this classic love story between a singer and her bodyguard. Regardless of which show you choose, it’s the experience that counts. London, its elegant theatres and an overnight stay at a trendy hotel make for an unforgettable and romantic city getaway that you may want to repeat soon.
These are our suggestions of the top romantic London shows – what are your favourite London shows?
