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Once - A New Musical

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Review 1 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Once - a musical that stays in your mind

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Posted 20/05/2013

by Marybridget

Loved the songs, the energy, the dancing and above all the music. The staging was brilliant, I walked outside expecting to be in Dublin! A wonderful Afternoon

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Review 2 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

As good as all the previous reviews if not better.

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- Tue 7 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

Posted 13/05/2013

by VicMon

Location:Guildford

Just a quick note to say I checked the reviews by those that had seen the show and I agree it is a fabulous show. The direction, the set design, the lighting everything was brilliant. As for the actors they were all so talented and gave a stunning performance which thoroughly deserved the standing ovation we gave them. Its a must see lovely show. If your in the stalls get to your seats early as it all starts before the start!

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Review 3 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

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Posted 12/05/2013

by Anonymous

Fantastic show. Unbelievable singing, music and acting.

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Review 4 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Amazing!!

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- Thu 9 May 2013 @

Posted 12/05/2013

by Smile68

Location:Stockholm

Love it, it just has to be seen. You will not regret a minute of it!
It's like nothing else, just better!!

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Review 5 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Once - A New Musical

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- Sat 4 May 2013 @

Favourite moment: On the Hill. @

Posted 07/05/2013

by southoxhey5

Location:Watford, England

A wonderful performance. There was the understudy for the guy but he was amazing. i will definitely go again. Having seen the film I think the stage is better and the singing superb. I love that the people on stage play the music and that the stage turns into a bar before the show and in the interval. Highly recommended

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Review 6 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Utterly brilliant

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Posted 06/05/2013

by Lugubrious

Easily the best thing I have ever seen ever. Fantastic musical

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Review 7 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Once, The Musical - once is not enough!

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- Sat 27 Apr 2013 @

Favourite moment: The actual bar on stage, being on stage drinking a beer and the cast providing entertainment whilst we were. @

Posted 03/05/2013

by Woss

Location:Kent

If you've seen the film you know the story relies a lot on the vocal talent of Glenn and Marketta. The stage show does not disappoint. The story varies slightly from the film but not so much. It's an excellent example of film to stage. Enjoyed every moment. Fab adaptation.

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Review 8 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Best Musical ever!

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Posted 30/04/2013

by Mavy

Location:Birmingham,

I absolutely loved this musical - no jazz hands and really cool songs! No orchestra just really talented musicians who provide a lively yet moving and funny show about a busker in Dublin. The songs and characters are amazing & for those who have seen the film - this is better than the film. Can't wait to go again. As the songs are more modern ideal show to take reluctant "too cool for musicals" family/friends to.

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Review 9 for Once - A New Musical

2 / 5

Good night out

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- Sat 27 Apr 2013 @

Favourite moment: I enjoyed the group jamming in the beginning, before everyone was seated- I just wished there had been room to dance! @

Posted 29/04/2013

by LaLaLuci

Location:York

I thought it was very atmospheric how the actors remained on stage through-out the performance, and provided musical communication of varying degrees during the musical.

The movement was beautiful- raw and graceful whilst the actors played their instruments.

I felt slightly bored during the first half, but the second half brought the idiosyncrasies of the characters to life.

Without spoiling the ending, I was pleased that there was a realistic conclusion that made the tale even more heart-warming.

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Favourite moment: I enjoyed the group jamming in the beginning, before everyone was seated- I just wished there had been room to dance! @

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Review 10 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Once the musical was something totally different

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Posted 29/04/2013

by Mazj

Once the musical is a must to see, , the two main characters have amazing strong voices. It's a small cast but all talented. Music is brilliant

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Review 11 for Once - A New Musical

4 / 5

Once was like a breath of fresh air!

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- Tue 23 Apr 2013 @

Posted 26/04/2013

by Grovelion

Location:London

So good that I have ordered tickets for all family birthdays coming up!
Live music on stage throughout and some beautiful songs.
A modern Dublin romance, but tough and gritty too,

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Review 12 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Fantastic!!

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- 22/04/2013 @

Favourite moment: Falling Slowly (first time) @

Posted 24/04/2013

by GhGh

Location:Birmingham

A simple story, told well by such a talented group of singers and musicians really bring this show to life and draws you in. Seeing the music made in front of you by the actors makes this much more than just a musical, and feels like you're watching something very important. Getting to go to the on-stage bar before the show while the cast assemble and play right beside you is a lovely addition.
A cast full of wonderful singing voices, and a perfect blend of emotion and comedy.

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- 22/04/2013 @

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Review 13 for Once - A New Musical

4 / 5

Once is brilliant

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- Sat 20 Apr 2013 @

Favourite moment: The band @

Posted 23/04/2013

by nigelandsue

Find the time to go - this is unusual, moving and different.

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Review 14 for Once - A New Musical

4 / 5

Once is a fun & very unique experience

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Posted 23/04/2013

by Munchkin133

Location:Jersey

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I thoroughly enjoyed this show, the opening is very unique and really sets the tone for a different kind of musical. The set is very clever & the performers were all excellent, I'll be going again

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Review 15 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Stunning.

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- Sat 13 Apr 2013 @

Favourite moment: Seeing my husband shed a tear during one unforgettable song! @

Posted 15/04/2013

by Nones

Loved loved loved this show. Saw the film, had the soundtrack, this show was even better!
Get there early and take your seats as the cast busk on stage for a good 20mins before showing time.

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Review 16 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Once isn't enough

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Favourite moment: The ending, which like a lot of the music, did not follow traditional musical theatre conventions. @

Posted 08/04/2013

by rhubarb2

Location:London

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Live music fills the auditorium way before the start time, of the Irish folk style. Members of the audience are permitted to purchase drinks from an on stage bar both before the show and at the interval.

The storyline is simple enough and builds on a boy-meets-girl scenario, but with enough twists and turns to maintain interest. The set is relatively unelaborate, and the cast doubles up as the orchestra (the central characters being musicians).

Highly engaging, and thoroughly recommended. I've booked to see this again: once wasn't enough.

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Review 17 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Irish charm!

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Posted 08/04/2013

by Kasiakatnat

Loved how the scene was set with the musicians jamming together at the start and even a bar on the stage behind them! A really warm and inviting scene that developed a love story with humour and a lot of charm.

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Review 18 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Once is going to be a great success!

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Posted 08/04/2013

by Ashbury1

Location:Surrey

Something completely different right from the minute you go to find your seats! The stage is a Dublin bar and there are members of the audience up there enjoying a pre-show drink and musicians playing some terrific traditional music!
The story line is wonderful and totally believable. All the cast are amazing musicians and we thoroughly enjoyed all the different songs they played.

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Review 19 for Once - A New Musical

4 / 5

See once twice

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- Sat 6 Apr 2013 @

Favourite moment: All the songs @

Posted 08/04/2013

by 6gTigger

Location:Essex

Excellent show well acted and played by a great and talented cast ,if you like acoustic music played and sung to a very high standard you will love this show .although it is basically a love storey there are quite a few humourus moments . The stage set is of an Irish pub, nice touch allowing the audience up there to buy drinks during the interval

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Review 20 for Once - A New Musical

5 / 5

Once - a wonderful evening of musical theatre

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- Thu 4 Apr 2013 @

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Posted 06/04/2013

by Anjuna

Location:London

I haven't enjoyed a performance as much as Once in a long time - and I go to the theatre often. The production was so clever with the musicians and actors on stage at all times. The voices were so electric and the musicians so talented - I just wanted them to sing more.Particularly the two leads - outstanding.
Most of all the music and lyrics really moved me - we all shed a few tears on the final number. I highly recommend this.

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