Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
A new British musical based on the iconic TV series following the fall and rise of captain's wife Tanya Turner as she schemes to save her marriage and her husband's career. Rewind to 2002 when Premier League football was the new rock'n'roll – with the money, glamour and bad behaviour to match. Spoiler alert: Contains scenes of an adult nature, drug-taking, noughties fashion, attempted murder, offensive language, outmoded attitudes, sexual impropriety, drama, heartbreak, comedy, singing, dancing – and absolutely no football!
You can see this one hitting the West End! Is that because it's overly commercialised for London audiences, or because it's a genuinely good musical? You'll have to see it for yourself to find out!
With a supremely talented cast telling a hilarious and unbelievable (but true) story, it's easy to enjoy this one. The choreography, vocals, direction, and score all contribute to the professional feel of the production, and make got a well-rounded and catchy show.
I will, however, warn that our audience was pretty poor. Lots of chatting, phones, and ups and downs to the loo throughout - so be aware of that before booking tickets!
You can book tickets to Footballers' Wives: the Musical, here.
Review by Katie
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