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Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Catherine Street | Covent Garden, London WC2B 5JF, England
44 20 7494 5000
Ranked #64 of 819 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 144 Reviews
Type: Theaters
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Me and my 8 year old daughter saw the show Friday night and we really enjoyed it, definitely worth seeing!A great cast,especially Lord Farquard who was very funny!!Great musical and would happily watch it again. More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I saw this with my partner last weekend with mixed reviews. Kimberley Walsh was an amazing Fiona, she truly shone in her role! As too did Lord Farquaard play by Neil McDermott, true to the original film character he added a comedy factor which made the show. Shrek and Donkey lacked their chemistry they have in the film, they just... More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Beautiful building in side - chandeliers are breathtaking. Great musical - Lord Farquad stole the show, - good all round family entertainment. Merchandising was expensive tho & makes it hard, am sure, for parents have children there to manage their expectations of a take-home toy memento. .. . & come on - £3.20 for a bag of maltesers?!! daylight robbery. More

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Sheffield
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Definitely worth seeing, loved every minute. Great cast, very funny & worth waiting at the stage door for pics & autographs for the kids. More

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Cheshunt
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Excellent, really good and very funny. Brilliant for all the family. Thanks you cast, loved it. Theatre was very nice, staff friendy and helpful. :))) More

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Darlington, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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Great theatre, and great location right in Coventry gdn. Show itself is very good for families and especially the kids. Drinks expensive on the down side. Get tickets from the Tkts booth in Leicester sq. on the morning of the date you want to go! Cheapest then. More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Very nice theatre, very posh and sophisticated. I went to see My Fair Lady, Oliver & Lord of the Rings here. More

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clacton-on-sea
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

This was a brilliant show. To get the best seats choose upper circle seats. This is a must see show More

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unhappy
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71 reviews 71 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

good to go down and see the sights but you have to do this once More

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Sutton Coldfield
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Great atmosphere and great viewing. Saw Legally Blonde, fabulous show. More

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