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Irving Berlin’s classic tap-dancing musical comes to the stage in a splendour of romance and passion.
4.8 262 reviews from 262 verified reviews- Opens: Friday, 12 December 2025
Booking until: Monday, 26 January 2026 - Running time: 2 hours 50 minutes
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Top Hat in London
Based on one of the most beloved gems of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Top Hat returns to the West End over ten years after it first premiered. Get ready to be whisked away into the splendor and glamour of 1930s London, with a love story filled with song and dance, witty banter, and chaotic antics. Cheeky, romantic, and colourful, this is the perfect musical to start off your festive season.
Why you should see Top Hat
- Irving Berlin’s brilliant score includes some of Hollywood’s most popular and recognisable songs, including 'Cheek to Cheek', 'Let’s Face the Music' and 'Puttin’ on the Ritz'.
- If you loved the classic musical comedy starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, you’ll fall in love with this glittering, glamorous stage adaptation, which is an homage to everything we adore about the Golden Age of Hollywood.
- With zany comedy, quirky characters, witty one-lingers, and a romance that oozes with chemistry and passion, Top Hat has all the ingredients of a perfect musical.
What is Top Hat about?
When Broadway star and perpetual casanova Jerry Travers arrives in London to open his new tap-dancing show, he falls in love with fiesty model Dale Tremont and vows to win her over. But Dale has mistaken him for his hapless producer Horace, who himself is trying to avoid the wrath of his fiery wife Madge, who’s secretly trying to set up Dale and Jerry. To add to the confusion, Dale’s Italian admirer Alberto is planning to spirit her off to Venice to model for him. Will true love prevail?
Based on the 1935 screwball comedy musical starring one of Hollywood’s most famous duos, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this stage adaptation first premiered in the West End in 2013 to multiple awards and critical acclaim. Now it returns in time for the festive season, directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes). A talented cast brings to life the eclectic, zany, and witty characters, including Phillip Attmore (Shuffle Along, Hello, Dolly!), Amara Okereke (My Fair Lady, Les Miserables), Clive Carter (Moulin Rouge, Come From Away) and Sally Ann Triplett (Cabaret, Anything Goes). A lavish Art Deco set and gorgeous costumes paint a delightfully vintage picture of 1930s London, set to the unforgettable and beloved score by the legendary Irving Berlin.
With a love story packed with chemistry and witty banter, a plot driven by chaotic and hilarious antics, and filled with unforgettable songs and delightful dance routines, Top Hat is the perfect feel-good musical to get you in the mood for the holidays.
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Top Hat Ticket Information
- Opens:
Friday, 12 December 2025
- Booking until:
Monday, 26 January 2026
- Running time:
2 hours 50 minutes
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Top Hat reviews
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Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Top Hat.
Please note the reviews below are from an old production of Top Hat.
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Classic musical
A Reviewed on 08 November 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat top classJust go and enjoy it. Absorb yourself in the superb music, brilliant dancing and slick movement. The shifts in geographical location were well achieved. The second act particularly reminded me of the old Whitehall farces of Brian Rix.
A Reviewed on 30 October 2013 by Anonymous
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brilliant A Reviewed on 28 October 2013 by Anonymous
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An absolutely amazing show with great talentBrilliant, brilliant The best show I have seen in a very long time I hope it is touring the country as I will definitely go and see it again should it come around my way
A Reviewed on 27 October 2013 by Anonymous
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nostalgic and cheerfulvery enjoyable A Reviewed on 27 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Excellant music and dance
A Reviewed on 26 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Tops for Top HatTerrific. Would have given 6 stars if had option
A Reviewed on 25 October 2013 by Anonymous
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an entertaining eveningan old favourite of mine, marred only by the (for me) over effective miking which pained my ears even in Row K of the Dress circle. Not quite as deafening as Thriller, but too many decibels for me - and i am over 70 and slightly deaf anyway.
A Reviewed on 24 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Review of Top HatA show suitable for all the family well worth travelling far to see and enjoy a very relaxing and pleasant time.
A Reviewed on 23 October 2013 by Anonymous
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A taste of Fred and Ginger' s taptoe dacing at it"s besThe show was an excellent taste of glamour, elegance and lavish life style, often depicted in USA comedy\romatic films in the 1930's. Lots of tapdacing and great singing. Nostagic.The Best.
A Reviewed on 23 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Great day out A Reviewed on 21 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat 18th October 20013Wonderful Show, feel good factor, same it is closing shortly!
A Reviewed on 21 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat 18th October 20013Wonderful Show, feel good factor, same it is closing shortly!
A Reviewed on 21 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat 18th October 20013Wonderful Show, feel good factor, same it is closing shortly!
A Reviewed on 21 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat 18th October 20013Wonderful Show, feel good factor, same it is closing shortly!
A Reviewed on 21 October 2013 by Anonymous
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fantasticTop Hat is one of the best shows we have ever seen. Would strongly recommend as a must seen show.
A Reviewed on 21 October 2013 by Anonymous
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First Class ShowI have been twice to see the show - last time was last week as I wanted to see it before the show closed. Can't think why the show is closing - it is marvellous - the whole cast lovely but especially Gavin Lee - super dancer and singer. Hope it comes back to a London theatre soon.
A Reviewed on 20 October 2013 by Anonymous
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An excellent experience for the more mature theatregoer. A Reviewed on 19 October 2013 by Anonymous
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A good night outLoved the dancing and costumes a happy show
A Reviewed on 17 October 2013 by Anonymous
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fantastic & uplifting A Reviewed on 13 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Top HatThought stage a bit small & not always in step with dancing. Lead lady's voice not brilliant and a bit harsh, but show not bad for price.
A Reviewed on 13 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Wonderful theatreQuite simply the best entertainment ever, and I speak as a theatregoer.
A Reviewed on 13 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Thoroughly enjoyableI think children would really enjoy it even though there were very few in the audience. I took my 12 year old daughter for her birthday - she loves tap dancing, ballet and modern dance and absolutely loved the show.
A Reviewed on 12 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Marvellous top hatAfter the show you have that great feel good factor
A Reviewed on 11 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Good night out. A Reviewed on 11 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Perfect DancingThe dancing makes it a show not to be missed
A Reviewed on 10 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Great Entertainment A Reviewed on 06 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Good Fun, Wonderful SetsThe Art Deco sets were wonderful, The costumes beautiful. The script was funny and dancing and acting really enjoyable. You will like this if you enjoy watching Strictly come Dancing and the music of the time. One of the group I went with wasn't that keen on 1st half which was mainly tap dancing but in the 2nd half the story really developed and more dancing. Many humorous bits.
A Reviewed on 06 October 2013 by Anonymous
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1st classoutstanding. must see.
A Reviewed on 06 October 2013 by Anonymous
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100% ENTERTAINMENTFrom start to finish you are being entertained with fabulous dancing and singing.
A Reviewed on 06 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Classic West End musical fabulousGET THERE BEFORE THE SHOW CLOSES!
A Reviewed on 06 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat was a Top Showa feel good show,thoroughly enjoyable
A Reviewed on 04 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat was a Top Showa feel good show,thoroughly enjoyable
A Reviewed on 04 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Excellent show but an inconvenient theatre especially for older and disabled persons. A Reviewed on 04 October 2013 by Anonymous
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Brilliant A Reviewed on 30 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat A Reviewed on 30 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Top classThey don't come better than this. Everything was superb, The costumes were superb especially the ladies dresses which were better than anything in todays shops. I would love one and so would my friend who was with me at the theatre even though she was feeling very ill. in fact 30 minutes later we were in A & E as she could not breathe.
A Reviewed on 30 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Fantastic top hatThis show is fantastic the music the singing were great abd the dancing was wonderful, it was like watching Fred Astaire Gavin Lee was amazing he had all his traits, and his voice was really good too, Kirsten Beth Williams was also very good her voice was also great and their dances together really good, definately a must to see .
A Reviewed on 29 September 2013 by Anonymous
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A brilliant evening's entertainmentFabulous singing, dancing & costumes plus the show was extremely well-played and very funny in parts. We had a wonderful evening & would urge you catch the show before the run ends. A great tribute to the wonderful Fred & Ginger, thank you.
A Reviewed on 29 September 2013 by Anonymous
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appreciation of Top HatHigh hairstyles of members of the audience should be discouraged they block the view of the stage.
A Reviewed on 27 September 2013 by Anonymous
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A gret day outEverything about the show (performances, costumes, choreography, etc.) was excellent. The only disappointment was the seats. We would have been better off in the front of upper circle rather than the back row of the dress circle because the upper circle overhangs dress circle.
A Reviewed on 27 September 2013 by Anonymous
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top hat is top notchI wasn't sure whether I would enjoy the show or not when I booked, but it was much better than I ever expected. Excellent singing and dancing and nicely played humor. Very satisfied!
A Reviewed on 26 September 2013 by Anonymous
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nice throwback to a fabulous musical era A Reviewed on 25 September 2013 by Anonymous
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SplendidInnocent escapism
A Reviewed on 22 September 2013 by Anonymous
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EXCELLENTWe were a party of 6 and we all agreed the price of your drinks was way over the top hence none of our group had a drink.
A Reviewed on 22 September 2013 by Anonymous
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take yourself on a magical trip into song and. A Reviewed on 22 September 2013 by Anonymous
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A good evening's entertainment A Reviewed on 22 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Hats off to Top Hatlmmensly entertaining production....witty,funny with superb tap dancing and singing with top professionals
A Reviewed on 19 September 2013 by Anonymous
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My husband loved it!!My husband doesn't "do" musicals but even he was blown away by this one. Everyone of the cast excelled in all areas, acting, singing and dancing and the orchestra were superb.
A Reviewed on 18 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat, Top ShowI fab night out
A Reviewed on 16 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Top marks for Top HatGreat if you like nostalgia and remember the Astaire/Rogers film. Our sets were central in the Dress Circle Row E unfortunately they were immediately behind the row in front and the people there obstructed the view of the front of the stage somewhat. Tip: book rows A to D at this theatre, which are staggered in future,
A Reviewed on 11 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Top HatVery funny and great tap dancing.do go along for a very entertaining afternoon or evening
A Reviewed on 10 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Tongue in Cheek Show A Reviewed on 09 September 2013 by Anonymous
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cumbria daytrippers A Reviewed on 08 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Truly entertaining A Reviewed on 08 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Fun and RomanceTop Hat is a wow. Beautiful Costumes, wonderful dancing and acting. It's very funny and so refreshing. I enjoyed it greatly. A beautiful show.
A Reviewed on 06 September 2013 by Anonymous
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s'wonderfulA fun evening and a walk down memory lane. Highly recommended.
A Reviewed on 06 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat Top ClassAs a Musical theatre follower this rates high up my list. Loved the authentic set and costumes The dancing was fabulous I was with my daughter who is an ex professional dancer and she agreed
A Reviewed on 05 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Bring the show to Canada A Reviewed on 03 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Awesomeamazing show, completely stunning.
A Reviewed on 02 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Tap-tasticI loved the show. It had a bit of everything.
A Reviewed on 01 September 2013 by Anonymous
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TopTopHatGood all round entertainment
A Reviewed on 01 September 2013 by Anonymous
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Top HatLovely show, pretty close to the old hollywood film. Very funny in second part. Great dancing and gorgeous music. Our party ranged in age from 12 to 68 and all loved it.
A Reviewed on 31 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Dazzling and fun!It's a celebration of dance, music and love! With good humour and wonderful acting!
A Reviewed on 31 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat - an old friend returns!Beautifully staged, sets and costumes excellent. dance routines slick, and both speech and song always audible. Knew all the songs - overaal a great experience, and worth the money!
A Reviewed on 30 August 2013 by Anonymous
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FantasticLighthearted,great story,fantastic dancing. Would love to go again.
A Reviewed on 29 August 2013 by Anonymous
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goodjust m cup of tea!!
A Reviewed on 28 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Great ending to a tour of England! A Reviewed on 26 August 2013 by Anonymous
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top class entertainmenta wonderful nights entertainment for all ages, which I would whole heartedly recommend to all
A Reviewed on 25 August 2013 by Anonymous
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The show was well received - unfortunately a lot of tickets upstairs had not been sold by agents so it could have been better
A Reviewed on 24 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Excellent night outwanted to entertain niece visiting from Dubai who wanted to see Matilda. No regrets seeing top hat instead.
A Reviewed on 22 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Fantastic showDo not miss it
A Reviewed on 22 August 2013 by Anonymous
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FantasticThis very enjoyable show had me smiling from beginning to end. Thoroughly recommended for all age groups!
A Reviewed on 21 August 2013 by Anonymous
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an excellent nights entertainmentA very slick & thoroughly enjoyable evening
A Reviewed on 20 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat, top show A Reviewed on 17 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Totally fabulousWonderful music; brilliant dancing. Left me happy and uplifted. A real tonic.
A Reviewed on 16 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Top afternoon at Top Hat showLoved the show, very funny, clever story, beautiful dancing , amazing female costumes, felt like I was back in the 1930's I smiled all the way through
A Reviewed on 15 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat - Top ShowWonderful tap dancing, authentic costumes, great entertainment
A Reviewed on 15 August 2013 by Anonymous
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NostalgicToo much acting not enough dancing
A Reviewed on 13 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Great night out A Reviewed on 12 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Enjoyable show for those who like tap dancingLove the acting, dancing and singing. The story line is a bit predictable and drawn out. Good punch lines for laughs. Overall an enjoyable experience.
A Reviewed on 12 August 2013 by Anonymous
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ExcellentA very good lively polished show.A pity That I seem unable to get a refund on my origial tickets.Nobody at London Box Office seems interest to even return my emails.
A Reviewed on 11 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Fantastic A Reviewed on 11 August 2013 by Anonymous
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TheatreWe really enjoyed the show but found the seating uncomfortable. Very low and not enough room for legs. My Husband is 6ft4 and managed to move to the row behind(we were booked in the Grand Circle) which had a gangway in front. The show however was excellent and the dancers very talented.
A Reviewed on 10 August 2013 by Anonymous
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FantasticVery professional performance all round. Good light hearted entertainment
A Reviewed on 10 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Non stop good humour, excellent singing and dancing.
A Reviewed on 09 August 2013 by Anonymous
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the bestone of the best shows we have seen it was great
A Reviewed on 09 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat, a top show,Top Hat is a story of love, told through singing, dancing and lots of laughter. Tremendous.
A Reviewed on 08 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Lively and thoroughly entertaining A Reviewed on 07 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Excellant EveningThe props, the actors and actress, the music were all Tops in Top Hat a very stunning performance.
A Reviewed on 06 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Wonderful evening of entertainmentNot for children under 12 I would suggests, as the ones in the audience seemed less interested in the dialogue and appeared not to have been provided with booster seats so could not see too well either! Simply stunning show all the same, my husband says he'd love to go again! A budding Fred Astaire at 70!
A Reviewed on 05 August 2013 by Anonymous
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We loved the show, so will you!There were children in the audience who had no cushions to raise them enough to enable them to see properly. In our opinion this is not a show to hold the interest of most children under 12 years !
A Reviewed on 04 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Best Musical we hve seen for decades!Very entertaining, lively, good singing and acting and a funny story line.
A Reviewed on 04 August 2013 by Anonymous
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top hat top show!Fantastic show very funny quick wit amazing dancing !
A Reviewed on 04 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Marvellous magical musicalIf you like music and dancing watch Top Hat and be transported back to a chivalrous, magical, musical time.
A Reviewed on 04 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Super night our to celebrate a special occasionCheerful and light-hearted - just the thing to give everyone a rise. super dancing, acting and singing.
A Reviewed on 03 August 2013 by Anonymous
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A lovely evening.A great experience for us all - right down to the right year old boy who thinks he enjoyed it 'even more than the London Aquarium' (visited earlier in the day!). Especially enjoyed the performances of 'Horace' and 'Madge' and of course 'Alberto'!
A Reviewed on 01 August 2013 by Anonymous
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Fun afternoon entertainment! A Reviewed on 31 July 2013 by Anonymous
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really super eveningGloriously funny, witty and charming. Music was clear with a superb band and unlike most contemporary Music Theatre, was not too loud.
A Reviewed on 31 July 2013 by Anonymous
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Top Hat really was 'the tops'A very slick show including excellent dancing, lovely music, impressive set and production.
A Reviewed on 29 July 2013 by Anonymous
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