All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Sinatra.
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It was brilliant and very entertaing. J Reviewed on 29 October 2015 by Jacqueline
United Kingdom
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a classic any fan of Sinatra must see this, gives a chance to those who missed him when he was alive to appreciate him
J Reviewed on 13 October 2015 by John
United Kingdom
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interesting L Reviewed on 11 October 2015 by Lorraine
United Kingdom
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Totally brilliant! Loved every minute of our visit to the London Palladium staff pleasant and helpful my hubby dropped his glasses and handed in at Upper Circle Bar by a charming young man with a lovely big smile and a wonderful manner dark skin tone didn't get his name and don't wish to offend. You should be proud of your staff! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon cannot speak about Sinatra as he said it all Wonderful!!
C Reviewed on 11 October 2015 by Cecil
United Kingdom
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Fabulous show Get advice on your seats as we had restricted view and couldn't see the musicians and backdrop scenes
S Reviewed on 11 October 2015 by Susan
United Kingdom
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Stunning and so very clever. We flet as if frank Sinatra was actually there The music was beautiful, the Jazz band fantastic. The assemble of young dancers were exceptional. We couldn't fault the show at all. When it ended we just wanted to stay and watch it all over again. I grew up with my parents playing Frank Sinatra music which I just tolerated. Only in my adult years have I appreciated what a wonderful entertainer he was with such a distinctive voice. Thank you for putting on the show. Loved it.
J Reviewed on 10 October 2015 by Joanne
United Kingdom
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Step back in time L Reviewed on 09 October 2015 by Lesley
United Kingdom
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Very good Enjoyed the show. Dancers energetic and professional. Music very good, could have stayed longer . We had excellent stall seats with good company beside us , hi josh ,
J Reviewed on 09 October 2015 by Jacqueline
United Kingdom
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Sad to see it go :( 5* show As a long standing Sinatra fan, its truly a shame that i was never able to see Frank while he was here, nevertheless, seeing Sinatra: the man and his music was an awe inspiring show, i felt like he was there thanks to modern day remastering, and the use of microfilm projection was quite marvelous. I really hope this show eventually becomes a permanent fixture in the west end scene
D Reviewed on 08 October 2015 by Dean
United Kingdom
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Sinatra The show was awful. We made a mistake thinking Frank Junior was on. We might as well have bought a video instead of paying a lot of money to see a screen. The dancers were ok but the choreography was appaling.
G Reviewed on 06 October 2015 by Gerald
United Kingdom
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Disappointed H Reviewed on 06 October 2015 by Hilary
United Kingdom
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Frankly a super nostalgic show. Being great Sinatra fans we enjoyed his story and of course the singing.We thought the dancers were very good, energetic, and enhanced the show.
While the band was excellent the sound could be toned down as it sometimes overshadowed Sinatra's voice
Over all it lived up to our expectations of an enjoyable show, and we would recommend it to others..
D Reviewed on 04 October 2015 by Diana
United Kingdom
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an amazing show just awe inspiringly brilliant, made me cry with emotion to see Frank up there
S Reviewed on 04 October 2015 by Suzan
United Kingdom
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Outstanding and so real. Felt like Frank Sinatra was present and alive! The whole story line was well done with very good flow. Outstanding musicians and dancers brought it to life. It was so well done that you felt Frank was present! Wow! This would be enjoyed by anyone who love his music.
L Reviewed on 03 October 2015 by Lawrence
Canada
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great night out this was a really entertaining night out, particularly if you're a Sinatra fan or just enjoy live theatre.
K Reviewed on 01 October 2015 by Kathie
United Kingdom
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Sinatra matinee Generally enjoyable--
although I felt the music and Sinatra's singing was too loudly delivered one or two notches down would have been better.
Dancers didn't seem to have a full troop to cover the stage
(14) although their energy and effort should be rewarded.
Staff in the theatre helpful and pleasant when dealing with the public.
P Reviewed on 01 October 2015 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Memorable Very good show but only for Sinatra fans .
P Reviewed on 01 October 2015 by Patricia
United Kingdom
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Music, dance and entertainment from ole blue eyes! M Reviewed on 27 September 2015 by Michelle
United Kingdom
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Sinatra fans must go! Fantastic live orchestra, dancers brought it to life.
N Reviewed on 27 September 2015 by Nicola
United Kingdom
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A Must To See A show to see and remember , the life of one great Man . Music made the man for us to enjoy .. Captivating story ...
S Reviewed on 27 September 2015 by Susan
United Kingdom
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Dance and music at its very best Outstanding choreography, dancers and orchestra mixed with Frank's singing. What more could you need to make a night at the theatre better?
L Reviewed on 24 September 2015 by Lesley
United Kingdom
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a life story in music A great show for lovers of the Sinatra genre of music. Brilliant orchestra sound and creative use of the Sinatra images with excellent dance routines.
A Reviewed on 23 September 2015 by Anthony
New Zealand
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For old and new FS fans. A Reviewed on 22 September 2015 by Allan
Hong Kong
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A fitting tribute to a great legend It really was the closest thing to seeing Sinatra live in concert, wonderful story telling, big band sound, uplifting and moving. I would go and see it again tonight if I lived in London!
K Reviewed on 20 September 2015 by Karen
United Kingdom
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Different concept,great idea for bringing back Sinatra C Reviewed on 20 September 2015 by Carol
United Kingdom
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wonderfull N Reviewed on 20 September 2015 by Nikolay
Bulgaria
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A good night out. The dancers were good and the band absolutely excellent. Would have enjoyed more of Frank's performances from the Rat Pack and Capitol records era. However, that's more a reflection of my taste rather than the show which was intended to show all of his music through the years.
D Reviewed on 20 September 2015 by Debbie
United Kingdom
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franky great show must for Sinatra fans
N Reviewed on 19 September 2015 by Noelle
United Kingdom
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great swinging show great band music and great singing and songs from frank.it was very clever how it was done it was like he was there.I would recommend .
J Reviewed on 16 September 2015 by Jacqueline
United Kingdom
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Felt like he was really there M Reviewed on 14 September 2015 by Marina
United Kingdom
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A VERY CREATIVE AND MUSICAL EXPERIENCE The technical expertise in synchronising the film clips to the live orchestra was outstanding,deserves an oscar for technical expertise .
R Reviewed on 13 September 2015 by Richard
United Kingdom
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Good audio and superb band R Reviewed on 13 September 2015 by Robert
United Kingdom
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Sinatra life It was a very clever way to enjoy the life story and music of the best singer of the 20th century. An emotional evening that felt like the great man was really there singing to us.
C Reviewed on 13 September 2015 by Christine
United Kingdom
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Entertaining I
S Reviewed on 13 September 2015 by Sue
United Kingdom
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John J Reviewed on 13 September 2015 by John
United Kingdom
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Must see G Reviewed on 10 September 2015 by Gordon
United Kingdom
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Expected more The video footage of Frank was as expected. His storytelling of parts of his life were okay - i am sure there is better stuff out there. The songs he sang were okay but too dismal to lift the audience. Come fly with me, New York, New York and The Lady is a tramp were superb and only the most upbeat songs he sang. Sadly everything else was dull, and disappointing.
P Reviewed on 08 September 2015 by Paul
United Kingdom
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rubbish show! My father and i were so disappointed that we left at the interval!!!
K Reviewed on 08 September 2015 by Kathryn
United Kingdom
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Creative worth seeing The first half of the show was excellent unfortunately the second half could do with being a little longer with more of his greatest hits
C Reviewed on 07 September 2015 by Cheryl
United Kingdom
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a must for Sinatra fans Obviously you need to like the music of Sinatra.
P Reviewed on 07 September 2015 by Penny
United Kingdom
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A must for Sinatra fans fabulous show but avoid rear seats in the stalls as the drop down screens are obscured and spoilt the performance.
S Reviewed on 07 September 2015 by Suzanne
United Kingdom
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A little disappointed Love Sinatra, press reviews stated frank's son singing, not the case for our night. It was basically film clips of Sinatra with his voice from interviews. So for 2 hours it was dancers and an orcastra so felt a little let down considering the price paid. Very clever how it was put together with live music and videos of Frank.
We love the music so still enjoyed ourselves.
A Reviewed on 07 September 2015 by Andrew
United Kingdom
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Must see Music and dancing spectacular, wanted to get up and dance during some of the number, A brilliant production.
Would see again.
A Reviewed on 05 September 2015 by Annette
United Kingdom
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First trip to London... Our first trip to London and we surprised our husbands with tickets to see the Frank Sinatra tribute. Husbands were very excited as they both sing in our retirement community choir. We all are of the Sinatra era and totally enjoyed the performance but if you like sentimental songs of a era gone by, any age group would like this show..
M Reviewed on 04 September 2015 by Marilyn
United States
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An insight into the real Sinatra The clever integration of the old film and the superb music of the live Ochestra is worth seeing and believing. It brought to life the quality of Frank Sinatra's wonderful voice - something I had truly forgotten.
R Reviewed on 03 September 2015 by Reginald
United Kingdom
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Disapointing Although the orquestra plays very well and the tecnology allows us to be close to Frank, we really expected someone singing, in person.
Besides, some transitions between the scenes seemed confusing and out of place, as well as mixing images from young and old Sinatra.
We were expecting much more.
Remarks: perfect harmony between Frank's voice and orquestra.
C Reviewed on 02 September 2015 by Christiane
United Kingdom
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Interestying and Informative K Reviewed on 02 September 2015 by Kim
United Kingdom
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Good fun Great show fun for all. Enjoyed how they incorporated the actors around the Sinatra screen. Nice facts about Frank which I didnt previously know
S Reviewed on 01 September 2015 by Suzanne
United Kingdom
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impressive This is the history, which everyone should know
V Reviewed on 01 September 2015 by Vasily
South Africa
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Very good all must see! Was a very good show, was lovely how it was all set out and the music went really well with it. However was a bit dissapointed that his song come fly with me wasnt played as it was one of his best songs. Apart from that the show was fantastic
M Reviewed on 30 August 2015 by Mina
United Kingdom
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Great Stagecraft Loved the show as it charted a bit of Frank Sinatra's story in music and gave the sense that he's still with us. His songs are timeless and we enjoyed the show tremendously ! The dancers complemented the show very well as they are colourful and beautiful.
J Reviewed on 28 August 2015 by Joyce
United Kingdom
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The best option other than a time machine. Fantastic sound! Nice use of footage and sound files. The orchestra were perfect. There were brief moments when you sincerely forgot you weren't watching the man in person himself. If you're a Sinatra fan, you will enjoy.
J Reviewed on 28 August 2015 by Jamie
United Kingdom
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A must see If you like Sinatra it's a must
J Reviewed on 28 August 2015 by Jennifer
United Kingdom
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Nostalgic S Reviewed on 28 August 2015 by Sheila
United Kingdom
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great show nothing to dislike
P Reviewed on 27 August 2015 by Patrick
Australia
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great night great music Great night really entertaining loved the story
C Reviewed on 23 August 2015 by Carol
United Kingdom
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relaxing music,frank sinatra's music still tops M Reviewed on 23 August 2015 by Mrs Chantal
United Kingdom
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Technically Ambitious - could be better This is a great show, with a superb 20+ piece live band and some wonderful archive video of Sinatra with many of his best songs. So why was the first half hour 'flat', with a cold atmosphere and quite a few empty seats? Surprising for a Friday night. Maybe this show is just too expensive, so why no discounting of tickets? We were led to believe in the pre-publicity that Sinatra would be projected as a hologram, as if in 3D! The reality is a 2D portrait video screen, with archive footage often in mono, and some jazzy background graphics to add colour and movement. It almost works, with one advantage being that Sinatra can be projected much larger in close up than he would appear 'on the stage, in person'. The downside is that the orchestra is amplified too much, and especially the bass drum over amplified, which was very noticeable through the opening overture. The band had a 'woolly' sound, as if it was 'dampened', and this contrasted with what we are used to with Sinatra's remastered hi-fidelity recordings. So we need more treble, less bass drum, and a better overall balance. In fact 'hi-fi'. On the plus side, the ensemble work was brilliant, and hard to believe that this was not the Nelson Riddle studio orchestra, even if there were less players than he uses! But why no guitar (could not see him), yet TWO pianists/keyboards? Bass, drums and piano were superb, as were all of the soloists, so full marks to all the players - I think the main fault lies with the sound desk! The dancers were a delightful surprise, and added greatly to the atmosphere and context of the times portrayed in the story. Sinatra's life story is an interesting historical reference for teenagers, and the older generation grew up with the swing and big band era, so yes, the show can appeal to all ages. It just needs some subtle adjustments and some promotional work to ensure a full house at every show for the rest of the run. The band and cast deserve this!
J Reviewed on 22 August 2015 by John
United Kingdom
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front row tickets with a health warning you should not have sold tickets of the front rows of the stalls as it was very efeaning just after 15 mns. and if you do they should come with a health warning.
i treated my dad who is die-hard fan of frank sinatra music and this the comments he sent me after leaving the show only after 20 mns.
There was a nice young couple beside me on the front row and when I got up they looked and I said 'It's too loud I'm moving back!'. And they moved back to the middle with me. Then I moved to the very back row. About a quarter of the seats were empty.
Those theatre people are going to tell me that the sound is got to be that loud to reach the back of the upper circle. That would be bull-shit for when I was at the ROH with Flossie (which is a huge place) we were at the front near the orchestra and the sound level was perfect. That guy who was working the sound from the back of the stalls should be sacked. I've heard sound at pop concerts and at Notting Hill carnival but not as loud and distorted as that was.
Tell them it was painfully loud and distorted and tell them I'm a West-End cinema projectionist and know about sound. They will probably tell you to inform the theatre manager though.
There was a 30 piece orchestra in the show. Then Sinatra's voice and some film then chorus girls.
There was a guy at the back with a sound console supposed to be controlling and mixing the sound mikes. I should have spoken to him before leaving. However I don't think a 30 piece orchestra should need mikes.
This was the letter I sent to the manager and the director of the show. Just to let you know that I left your theatre tonight Thursday 20mins after the start of the show as the sound was painfully loud and distorted,
I was chief projectionist at a west-end cinema and know a bit about sound. Quality yours truly.
A Reviewed on 21 August 2015 by A P
United Kingdom
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Excellent, awesome, fantastic, worthy of every penny, never seen a show like it. It was so different, we were watching Sinatra in concert but Oh so much more and also told his life story, well some of it. Obviously cannot praise it enough.The way it was generated on stage with a real life orchestra in the background must have taken some doing, but performed to perfection, well done, extremely well done and my husband and I would recommend it to anyone, obviously not young children but everybody else. Thank you so much for the production.
P Reviewed on 21 August 2015 by Patricia
United Kingdom
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Lovley insight into the man and the music J Reviewed on 19 August 2015 by Jackie
United Kingdom
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Not to be missed Absolutely fantastic my 13 year old daughter loved it.
Dressers were fantastic, great costumes, fantastic music. And of course Frank.
Cleverly done
L Reviewed on 18 August 2015 by Lorraine
United Kingdom
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great show, great music and songs K Reviewed on 16 August 2015 by Keith
United Kingdom
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Sinatra After seeing the previous one, nowhere new as good.
M Reviewed on 16 August 2015 by Marie
United Kingdom
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good night out M Reviewed on 16 August 2015 by Melvyn
United Kingdom
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Great story line Had a problem with poor sound with most of the. Talking parts of the show.the dancers were amazing
C Reviewed on 15 August 2015 by Christine
United Kingdom
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Really great celebration of a talented artist's life. P Reviewed on 14 August 2015 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Interesting insight into Sinatra's personal life N Reviewed on 14 August 2015 by Nela
Croatia
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Nostalgic Would have preferred less dancing and more Sinatra. I thought there would be more interaction between the dancers and Sinatra rather than him singing on a screen above them and them dancing to the song.
H Reviewed on 14 August 2015 by Hilary
United Kingdom
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Not what I was expecting! W Reviewed on 12 August 2015 by Wendy
United Kingdom
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excellent C Reviewed on 12 August 2015 by Carole
United Kingdom
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FANTASTIC!!!!!! Every bit as good as the show I saw some years ago about Frank Sinatra and neary as good as when I saw him live at The Royal Albert Hall .
P Reviewed on 10 August 2015 by Pamela
United Kingdom
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Sinatra Singing of Sinatra very good but felt the dancers were superfluous and made no contribution to the show. I would have liked more emphasis on some of the songs from his films and his hit with Nancy, Something Stupid. He sang some songs which I had never heard of before.
Z Reviewed on 09 August 2015 by Zena
United Kingdom
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Wow I like Sinatra but I wouldn't say I'm his biggest fan and I really enjoyed the show. I was a bit weary of having actual frank on a screen (I was expecting a live impersonation) but I worked really well. It was nice to see actual frank and hear him sing his own songs. The screen interacted well with the back ground. Great show a must see!
S Reviewed on 08 August 2015 by Samantha
United Kingdom
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Great music The show pivots around love footage of Sinatra so it feels like you have stepped back in time and have the opportunity to see and here him sing. The backing music is provided by the live orchestra who truly are amazing musicians. There is a group of dancers and personally I didn't think they were that good or indeed added anything to the show. However I guess without some live intervention it would have been a case of watching some film footage enhanced by live music. Whilst I enjoyed the show its not the best West End show I've seen but I am glad I experienced it .
C Reviewed on 08 August 2015 by Carol
United Kingdom
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Sinatra Not what I was expecting but so fantastic
C Reviewed on 07 August 2015 by Craig
United Kingdom
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Music to remember We went as a family to see this show, ages ranging from 13 to 76. Thoroughly enjoyed hearing Frank Sinatra's story and singing but also the fantastic live orchestra that accompanied him (timing is amazing). The dancers added extra colour and entertainment. Truly wonderful stage production. Thank you.
T Reviewed on 06 August 2015 by Tracey
United Kingdom
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A little disappointing. Whilst I did enjoy the show, myself and some other guests I talked to were a little disappointed having expected a sound alike singer on the show. I thought I had read somewhere that there was such a singer and had hoped that he would appear in the second half. I loved the 3 D effects and the dancers and orchestra are fantastic but had a expected a little more. Feeling that I could have just watched a video at home. Lovely to be in the London Palladium though, real history in there.
A Reviewed on 06 August 2015 by Anne
United Kingdom
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Brilliant Excellent orchestra and dancers, very clever and realistic clips of Sinatra.
C Reviewed on 05 August 2015 by Charles
United Kingdom
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Plesently Suprised What a show!
Ignore negative reviews and just go!
Brilliantly Delivered, Fantastic Orchestra, Story, Dancers and Costumes.
Our seats were central front row royal circle which were perfect albeit a like short of leg room but well worth it.
A Reviewed on 05 August 2015 by Ann
United Kingdom
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A good insight into Franks life I found that the way the show was presented was excellent the way the technicians have separated Frank's voice so that a live band could play is genius. A must for any Sinatra fan.
P Reviewed on 05 August 2015 by Paul
United Kingdom
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A great way to see Frank and hear his music D Reviewed on 03 August 2015 by Dave
United Kingdom
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love sinatra you will love the show Great music,and orchestra,a lot of hard work from the dancers, and lighting team,seeing and hearing Sinatra on screen ,singing and talking was great,the whole show produced well,i enjoyed every minute.Well Done to every one involved in the show.
J Reviewed on 02 August 2015 by Jane
United Kingdom
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historic failure A Brilliant show with superb Orchestra and some fantastic footage of Frank Sinatra, Unfortunately this was totally spoilt due to being re-seated from the upper circle (being closed) and apparently being upgraded to the STALLS !! The show has a very high orchestra setting with dancers on stage and footage of Frank above the dancers so the lower stalls seats are too low for comfortable viewing.
Spoilt our special wedding anniversary trip to a once in a lifetime London show.
M Reviewed on 02 August 2015 by Mark
United Kingdom
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Suprisingly good show The media effects worked. The Orchestra and Dancers were terrific
E Reviewed on 01 August 2015 by Eric
United Kingdom
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a really good show thoroughly enjoyed this show
P Reviewed on 31 July 2015 by Patricia
United Kingdom
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Wonderful Fab show - even though I wasnt particularly a Sinatra fan - this was awesome. Only negative is that in a couple of places where voice of FS was playing music was too loud and blurred the spoken word.
M Reviewed on 31 July 2015 by Maureen
United Kingdom
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Choreography was very monotonous.
Dancers executed their routines like rigid mannequins = no life, no expression on their faces, didn't even land on their feet properly.
We booked months ago from Australia and were expecting a much higher standard show. Extremely disappointed.
Only shining light was Frank's music and story which we could have enjoyed at home.
Z Reviewed on 30 July 2015 by Zina
Australia
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A lovely evening, a great entertainer. The show was worth the trip to London. The presentation was very interesting but i was led to believe there were real singers...there was something missing?.....maybe the addition of performance Ratpack artists, this would have given some interaction. It was like watching a movie. Dancers were fabulous and music from an amazing man. The show went to quick.
A Reviewed on 27 July 2015 by Adeana
United Kingdom
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Amazingly and wonderfully creative P Reviewed on 26 July 2015 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Great nostalgic show but not long enough The show was great but at £70 a ticket felt that two hours was definitely long enough and that included a 15 minute interval. Felt that Frank was there due to the clever computer technology and would have liked more of that and less of the very average dancers.
F Reviewed on 26 July 2015 by Frances
United Kingdom
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Unless you are a frank Sinatra tragic the problem( it is the main problem but a big one) is that the main actor who dominates the show is a video. Contrast that with the Carol King musical which really works. The other problem is that because it is just video and I suspect it is heavily based on family contribution it gives no real insight into his life or the type of person he was. There are some details but very benign. I'm not suggesting I was misled but I would not recommend it
S Reviewed on 23 July 2015 by Stephen
Australia
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respectful of the man Don't expect a traditional musical. It is film-like with live dancing and big band of good quality. A modern approach which allows Sinatra to be seen and heard as he was. Well choreographed and produced and has an exhilarating atmosphere. Excellent audience response although 2/3 full.
B Reviewed on 23 July 2015 by Brian
United Kingdom
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Different J Reviewed on 23 July 2015 by James
United Kingdom
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Great day with Frank C Reviewed on 23 July 2015 by Catherine
United Kingdom
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a great show enjoyed all the songs and overall performance, nothing negative about it
D Reviewed on 22 July 2015 by Dina
United Kingdom
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stunning,a must for sinatra & his music nothing not to like, fantastic show,very slick professional , great orchestra and dancers, great story telling, just as if sinatra was on stage,
L Reviewed on 21 July 2015 by Lillian
United Kingdom
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Excellent
J Reviewed on 20 July 2015 by Julia
France
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Sinatra Very poor storyline, a lot could be learned from Beautiful
R Reviewed on 20 July 2015 by Ron
United Kingdom
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old time Sinatra fans Very good afternoon entertainment.
R Reviewed on 19 July 2015 by Ralph
United Kingdom
As if the West End weren’t starry enough there’s a current crop of shows starring dead performers. Or rather representations of them. At The Garrick Theatre there’s the surprisingly engaging LET IT BE in which a Beatles tribute band of look-a-likes perform the hits in chronological order juxtaposed with projected images and news bulletins from the time.
