Reviews

• Marilyn.

  Oct 1, 2016

  Brilliant. No other word for it Sheridan shines.

• Tim

  Oct 1, 2016

  A total professional production of a classic show. All the cast were absolutely fantastic and Sheridon Smith was sublime. A must see.

• Clare park

  Oct 1, 2016

  Amazing, really enjoyed the show, the cast were all great the dance routines and dancers were so good, everything about the show was exceptional especially Sheridan, she was just incredible, loved it!

• Jane

  Oct 1, 2016

  Sheridan Smith is electric! A wonderful evening in the company of an brilliant cast. Total enjoyment.

• Cat

  Sep 30, 2016

  Amazing and Sheradin Smith absolutely phenomenal!

• Joan D

  Sep 29, 2016

  Sheridan Smith made the show funny. Her mannerisms and facial expressions made this performance superb as did her singing of course. A wonderful performance. We had tried to see Sheridan twice before but her personal reasons prevented this but this was worth waiting for.

• Pat and Mal

  Sep 27, 2016

  Just one word needed: Brilliant! We saw the understudy to Sheridan Smith but we were not disappointed. She was brilliant! She received a standing ovation. So were the rest of the cast brilliant too. Darius was perfectly cast. Go and see this show. Worth every penny.

• Cheryl Liss

  Sep 26, 2016

  Funny Girl was an exceptionally entertaining and moving experience for me and according to the standing ovation at the end, the audience was equally enraptured. I was so astounded by Sheridan Smith's performance that it left me truly speechless. I have never seen a show twice, but for her performance alone, I would go again.

• JanCon

  Sep 25, 2016

  A fantastic opportunity to see the hugely talented and versatile Sheridan Smith - 'made 'em laugh made 'em cry' - Surely she is one of the best actresses of her generation - don't miss it!

• Linda Chamberlain

  Sep 25, 2016

  Excellent show. Sheridan Smith fabulous. What a talent!

• Helen

  Sep 25, 2016

  Wonderful and so so amazing great performance all round and a fantastic standing ovation as the finale!

• Lorraine

  Sep 25, 2016

  Sheridan Smith plays the role of Fanny Brice with enthusiasm and energy. Making the role her own with her magnificent voice she deserves a standing ovation. Couldn't think of anyone better to play this role.

• Val

  Sep 24, 2016

  Sheridan Smiths interpretation of Funny Girl was hilarious! Her comic timing was brilliant! Her co-star, Darius, showed off his great voice and talents too! The absence of stage scenery and props, I felt at times left too much to the imagination but overall the cast and company gave a thoroughly entertaining performance and I really enjoyed the evening!

• Alan Broadley

  Sep 22, 2016

  Sheridan Smith is the tops, what a star, gave me goose bumps, was a privilege to see such a great performance

• Victor Faux

  Sep 22, 2016

  Excellent entertainment..everything an evening at the musical theatre should be..vibrant, energetic but.... Very poor sound reproduction masking the voices and overpowering the "orchestra"...just how many trumpets were there? A small criticism of an otherwise excellent Sheridan Smith...she worked so hard at not apeing Barbra Streisand that at times it was a little contrived. Funny faces, bum tucks, speaking lyrics rather than singing them..but I am being picky. Good supporting cast and great set. Well done to all

• Philip

  Sep 22, 2016

  An enormously enjoyable performance. Sheridan Smith was superb, as were all the performers.

• Jill

  Sep 21, 2016

  Just loved the show. Having memories of the film with Barbara Streisand and Omar Sharif it was a difficult act to follow, but it didn't disappoint. Sheridan Smith was fantastic!

• alyn cole

  Sep 19, 2016

  Seen it 3 times now. Excellent show. My son and i really enjoyed it.

• Julia

  Sep 18, 2016

  What a fantastic show. Sheridan Smith was amazing, her performance was fantastic all the way through the great show. Darius along with others were all great performers. We had an absolute ball. My brother & sister came to pick us up from the theatre afterwards and Sheridan had selfies with them both, she was such a down to earth young woman. I would recommend this show to anyone, who wants a good clean giggle. Amazing !!!

• JP

  Sep 17, 2016

  Magnificent! The first true spontaneous standing ovation I've experienced and well deserved.

• Paul Sparks

  Sep 17, 2016

  It's been several years since I last attended a musical so wondered what to expect. WOW I was blown away!!! Such amazing performances by the cast and beautifully staged and produced. Both Sheridan and Darius were stunning in their performance and left me singing to myself long after the show finished. Just thank you

• Stephen Mason

  Sep 17, 2016

  Unfortunately the great Barbra Streisand made this her own and for number like People Sheridan Smith couldn't come within a hundred miles. Somethings just shouldn't be retried. Also No Ones Gona Rain On My Parade, she just couldnt hit it but then after B S who could. Generally the show was entertaining but a bit of a disappointment.

• Bo

  Sep 17, 2016

  What a talent Sheridan Smith is... Just Brilliant, I know such a lot of people who would love to see this show.... they just need to be quick as it finishes soon!!

• Maria

  Sep 16, 2016

  The singing and choriography was enjoyable.

• Ossi

  Sep 15, 2016

  A sad story, mechanical and predictable in the telling. Funny at times, sad at times but somehow missing the mark overall leaving it a bit lack lustre. The orchestra was good.

• Vanessa

  Sep 14, 2016

  Sheridan Smith was magical as Funny Girl and the whole production was mesmerising and uplifting.

• Heidi

  Sep 13, 2016

  Outstanding performance by Fanny, played by Natasha, just pure brilliance. Fabulous performance by all cast. Standing ovation was certainly deserved

• Butts_1

  Sep 11, 2016

  most certainly this has to be a show up there with the best.Sheridan gave a stunning performance. Excellent with a mix of acting, comedy and a lovely singing voice.

• Rosie

  Sep 9, 2016

  Absolutely fabulous!! Sheridan Smith was fantastic so much energy, such good comic timing - the whole cast was brilliant, we honestly have never enjoyed a show more!!

• theatreman

  Sep 7, 2016

  Excellent. Tremendous production, casting and performances by all concerned. Most atmospheric. Also lovely theatre.

• Flintscan

  Sep 7, 2016

  We were at the front of the Grand Circle. The view could not have been better, and the cast were splendid. However, either the acoustics, or the mikes or the diction of certain actors meant that we were unable to hear much of the dialogue. It was noticeable that laughs came from the stalls, none from the Grand Circle.

• Jackie W

  Sep 6, 2016

  Great presentation of a classic! Sheridan Smith was definitely the star of the show, with excellent support from the rest of the cast.

• Andrew Erskine

  Sep 5, 2016

  I must admit I was curious if Sheridan could pull it off being a lifetime Barbra fan but WOW, she was Funny Girl Sheridan style and amazing. After all, the last time I saw Barbra, payed £180 per ticket and needed a telescope to see her! This was a new high

• Victor Patterson

  Sep 5, 2016

  Memorable - surpassed out expectations.

• Graham

  Sep 4, 2016

  Excellent show from start to finish, we became very involved with Funny Girl Sheridans story and thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

• Denise

  Sep 3, 2016

  Wonderful show, Sheridan Smith was absolutely fantastic.

• Nigel

  Sep 2, 2016

  We had heard from friends that this is an excellent show but their views couldn't prepare us for such a superb experience. Sheridan Smith, Darius and the cast gave their all and the audience were left buzzing. A great night out and well worth the journey up from Exeter. Thank you all.

• Amanda

  Sep 1, 2016

  I would recomend this Musical, Miss Smith is a delight to watch, so very talented. She made the part her own which was a tall order following in the footsteps of the great Barbara Streisand. All the cast were terrific. We had a fabulous evening Thanks to all involved

• Susan Pitchford

  Aug 28, 2016

  Enjoyed every minute of it. All the cast were marvellous.

• Simon D

  Aug 27, 2016

  I really can't recommend this enough. Just see it.

• Nickie

  Aug 25, 2016

  Absolutely fantastic show. Outstanding performances from all involved in the show. Even my 8 year old son loved it!

• Elizabeth Blackburn

  Aug 25, 2016

  Such a shame that the technical support have allowed the amplification of the orchestra and the stars to be far too loud. Someone really should come and sit in the dress circle and check it out. Some of the New York wisecracks got lost but otherwise a very enjoyable evening, with Darius Campbell providing fantastic support to Sheridan Smith's star turn.

• Sheridan L..

  Aug 23, 2016

  Brilliant performance all round

• Nick Rochefort

  Aug 21, 2016

  It was OK, the group songs etc were fine, but Sheridan Smith was too raucous / shouty / ear-splitting when she sang. As an actress she has great comic timing, and is great to watch, but as a singer she is not so good. Overall we enjoyed the show, but it was not one I would want to see again

• Clare P

  Aug 21, 2016

  Such a talented cast, and an incredible and outstanding performance from everyone! Loved every single minute, every song, didn't want the show to finish! A well deserved standing ovation from everyone in the theatre at the end of the performance. Sheridan, you are incredible, and such a versatile and talented actress! I feel like I know you.....that's how special you make your audience feel! ......and I am completely in swoon with Mr. C! Thank you to everyone for such a great show!

• S, M, Brown

  Aug 20, 2016

  Production, performers, costumes excellent BUT a) The Rat-a-tat-tat routine is OFFENSIVE. I get it that it's a neat way to suggest the changing world but habitual overplaying of US (the most aggressively colonial nation on earth, guilty of many crimes against Humanity but never brought to book) contributions to WW1 doesn't go down too well in UK. There are other routines you could have chosen, why didn't you ? b) Even from my elevated seat at the top of the House, THE AMPS ARE TOO LOUD. c) Programme writer - a) The Dying Swan was Anna Pavlova's music-hall turn when she defected, danced to "The Swan", part of "Carnival of the Animals" (Saens Sens) and nothing to do with "Swan Lake" (Tchaikovsky) b) Why didn't you explain why the Ziegfeld poster has her name as "Fannie" but in the "Funny Girl" version(s) she's "Fanny"?

• regular theatre goer.

  Aug 20, 2016

  This show has to compete with many other excellent shows which have more wow factors in way of chorus work and dance. But what they don't have is Sheridan Smith who has the responsibility and capability to carry the whole show. She is charismatic, talented and comes across the footlights. Well done!

• Sue Penton

  Aug 20, 2016

  Great show and brilliant vehicle for the talents of Sheridan Smith. Superb comic timing and great personality, together with an abundance of talent in song and dance make this her show. Great supporting leads from the other cast members complement her but make no mistake she is the reason you go to see Funny Girl. The choreography is slick and the great numbers are well performed by everyone. Definitely worth a visit!

• Kevin Cannon

  Aug 19, 2016

  Sheridan Smith's comic timing and singing are perfect and makes the role her own. Even if you see the understudy you will not be disappointed with this show as she is exceptional as well.

• John Thompson

  Aug 18, 2016

  one of the best shows we have seen in long time