Tina - The Tina Turner Musical - Aldwych Theatre

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A lot has been said about the abundant jukebox musicals coming in and out of the capital, and it is true that the West End is already home to many such shows, but that does not make it any less exciting when a new one arrives in the capital, just as it did early in 2018.

This is because theatregoers rejoiced in April as Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, a show dedicated to the pop icon Tina Turner, opened at the Aldwych Theatre in London, with Mamma Mia! director Phyllida Lloyd presenting the latest must-see show.

The fantastic musical is an opportunity to celebrate the performer whilst also enjoying an unbeatable night out at one of the West End’s top venues. What more could you ask for?

As a musical, Tina sets out to deliver audiences her life story whilst also lighting up the stage with some stand-out musical numbers plucked from her impressive back catalogue.

Penned by Katori Hall (alongside Kees Prins and Frank Ketelaar), the show explores her early years, progressing through to the start of her career and eventually moving on to decades at the top of her game, when she released classic record after classic record.

Along the way we will hear many of her hits as the cast lights up the stage with some wonderful performances. Suffice to say, for Tina Turner fans, this will be an unmissable treat that joins a host of other jukebox musicals in the capital that celebrate an icon.

During her career Tina Turner has released various solo albums, beginning with 1974’s Tina Turns The Country On! and progressing through to the likes of Acid Queen in 1975, Private Dancer in 1984, Foreign Affair in 1989, What’s Love Got To Do With It in 1993 and Twenty Four Seven in 1999. Along the way she has also made appearances in film and television shows, from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome to Last Action Hero and others.

So to say that Tina Turner has had a profound effect on popular culture would be an understatement and this new musical is a testament to her lasting appeal. So it’s no wonder Tina: The Tina Turner Musical has proven so popular with critics and audiences alike.

Tina Turner’s legacy continues to be solidified as Tina: The Tina Turner Musical continues its unmissable run in London’s West End. It can be seen at the Aldwych Theatre near Covent Garden.

Did You Know?

• The show currently stars Adrienne Warren as Tina Turner, who has previously appeared in a range of Broadway shows. Jenny Fitzpatrick plays the part on certain performances (correct as of July 2018).
• Other performers include Lorna Gayle as Gran Georgeanna, Kobina Holdbrook-Smith as Ike Turner, Francesca Jackson as Rhonda and Gerard McCarthy as Erwin Bach, amongst others (correct as of July 2018).
• The West End production opened in April 2018 and its popularity means that it has already been extended.
• Musical numbers include Proud Mary, What’s Love Got To Do With It, We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome), I Want To Take You Higher and River Deep Mountain High, amongst many other favourites.