La Cage Aux Folles
La Cage Aux Folles
Closed 2h 30m London: Fitzrovia
90% 83 reviews
90%
(83 Ratings)
Positive
95%
Mixed
5%
Negative
0%
Members say
Entertaining, Delightful, Funny, Great singing, Enchanting

About the Show

A revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's musical about the true meaning of family.

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Critic Reviews (14)

BroadwayWorld
August 17th, 2023

" 'La Cage Aux Folles' is gloriously frothy, deeply funny and completely fabulous."
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Lost in Theatreland (UK)
August 11th, 2023

“This production is a beautiful tribute to being true to yourself and loving deeply. It makes for an entertaining evening out and I left with my heart full of love. It is a joy to watch!”
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The London Evening Standard
August 11th, 2023

“It’s gorgeous to look at, thanks to fantastically camp set and costume designs and a supporting troupe of drag kings and queens. But it’s also dated and emotionally hollow, all lamé frock and no knickers”
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The Times (UK)
August 11th, 2023

"This show — with a book by Harvey Fierstein — may not be overloaded with classic songs, but its sheer panache is irresistible."
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Time Out London
August 10th, 2023

“This is a big blow-out of a show that wraps up as a gloriously camp celebration of found family and living exactly as who you are. It needs no apology.”
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All That Dazzles (UK)
August 14th, 2023

“From its sensational cast, stunning production and gorgeous story, this show was more than worth the wait and definitely worth getting wet for It’s safe to say I couldn’t have loved ‘La Cage aux Folles’ more if I tried - each sparkle and each bangle.”
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The Arts Desk
August 16th, 2023

"On his farewell show as artistic director…Tim Sheader commands this often tricky space to create the illusion of an intimate cabaret… The message is clear. Drag queens walk amongst us, just waiting their turn to find their true expression – their otherworldliness is the product of imagination and talent, even when reading books in public libraries. And who, really, can fear that?"
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The Guardian (UK)
August 10th, 2023

“What is most striking about this memorable production, led by an all-queer creative team, is how authentic and truthful it feels...For all the madcap costumes, flashes of leather, trilling singers and eccentric cabaret acts, this is a simple and moving love story that gives two men their chance to stride off into the sunset.”
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