2024 was definitely a good year for theatre. Some shows won the crowds over, some left us speechless and some will definitely stay in our hearts for a bit. As we are getting ready to wave 2024 goodbye and tackle 2025, here is our selection of shows that blew us away this year. Paris, West End, Broadway… There is something for everyone!

Curated by our talented team of writers!

Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus at the Theatre Antoine 

What a challenge to bring such a classic on stage! With brio, Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus moved us and brought us to tears thanks to its stellar cast of young talent, including Ethan Oliel as Neil Perry. If you didn’t get a chance to see this heartwrenching piece of theatre, Le Cercle will re-run at the Théâtre Antoine in January 2025. Carpe Diem!

Roméo and Juliet at the Duke Of York Theatre 

Shakespeare in 2024 but with a dark and modern twist. Safe to say Romeo and Juliet was one of the event of the year in the West End. Lead by Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, it had us standing at the edge of our seats, holding our breaths and begging for more. A Jamie Lloyd production and a top-notch cast that left their mark!

Les Misérables at Theatre du Chatelet 

Franky, no one does a revolution like the french. For its grand return at the Theatre du Chatelet, 40 years after its first run, Les Misérables delivered both mindblowing vocals and incredible performances. A production in french that definitely stand the test against its UK counterpart – maybe even better! A fresh take on the timeless story that still resonates with the people and the difficult political background we’re dealing with on the daily. To the barricade!

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the Ambassador Theatre 

Step inside a little Cornish seaside town as we follow the very unordinary life of Benjamin Button, who ages backward. Jethro Compton & Darren Clark’s brilliant music and storytelling bring to life beautiful stories about love and time through a cast of talented acto-musicians.

Lempicka at the Longacre Theatre 

By bringing the story of Tamara de Lempicka on Broadway, Matt Gould and Carson Kreitzer achieved something extraordinary: they continued the artist’s legacy! Following her journey through Russia to France and California, and her trials in a Europe confronted to rising fascism, Lempicka sheds light on the colorful life of a strong and dual woman who was ahead of her time.

Suffs at the Music Box 

I quite literally sobbed at this musical. In a time where my future as a woman is undecided, I needed to be reminded of our history and hear some words of encouragement to keep fighting. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a piece of theatre that I would describe as revolutionary but Suffs was it.

The Great Gatsby

Based off a classic piece of literature and combined with the talent of several amazing artists. The Great Gatsby musical brings extravagant energy to the theatre. Gatsby is one of my favorite books and Jeremy Jordan is my favorite Broadway actor of all time. Seeing him in the role of Jay Gatsby was truly a dream come true.

Standing At The Sky’s Edge at the Gillian Lynne

A show about three households living in the same flat in Sheffield’s Park Hill housing estate, decades apart. A story about community, finding one’s place, making it through hardships together.

Not only is Richard Hawley’s music absolutely stunning, but Chris Bush’s book is deeply moving and the show just kept taking my breath away number after number. A piece of art that needs to be seen, again and again.

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at August Wilson

The current revival of this theater classic is more relevant than ever and highlights the dark themes of the piece, immersing you in the show itself. The brilliant direction and set design have reinvented Cabaret for a time when its message is more important than ever.

The Hills of California at the Broadhurst

Jez Butterworth’s newest play may be his best yet. Four sisters who come together as their mother dies explore the complexities of their past and relationship to their mother.

Fiddler On The Roof at Regent Park

This summer, the Regent Park Open Air Theater was transformed into Anatevka where a Jewish community faces changing ideologies in their faith and the growing antisemitism and programs in the Russian Empire in the early 20th century. A beautiful show with a phenomenal cast and of course the famous “Hat dance” originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins.

Oh, Mary! at the Lyceum Theatre

The most ridiculous and fun night I’ve ever had! It’s never been more easy to suspend disbelief because the world that Cole Escola created is so perfect. It’s only one act and you’ll leave wishing it was longer!

Tender at the Bush Theatre

Two women’s lives twist around each other through awkwardly realistic coffee shop encounters and breathless movement sequences, weaving a tapestry of broken engagements and bloody phantom wounds. The love story bathed in yellow the theatre world needed.

Underdog: the Other Other Brontë at the National Theatre

The Brontë sisters like they’ve never been painted, with bright colored costumes and parties moving to modern tunes taking us through all the moments of the famous authors’ lives. All the ways love and jealousy are deeply knitted in sisterhood are shaped in this wonderfully performed piece.