The funniest west end shows currently on is quite subjective as all humor is. But I’ve gathered a diverse list of all styles of comedy so that hopefully there’s something for everyone! The West End might be known more for it’s serious and dramatic plays and musicals but comedic shows have also found huge success with some of the longest running plays being pure comedies. Some would argue these shows offer the best escapes for their audiences while having some of the cleverest writing. So from slapstick to word play we have it all and here my top 5 comedic shows.

The Comedy about Spies

The newest show by the famous Mischief Comedy group had top be the top of the list! The comedy about spies is a classic comedy instead of their signature gone wrong series featuring original company members. The show follows a fictional British spy organization who are on the hunt to recover a very important missing file. Set in a hotel with a gorgeous two story set the direction and physical comedy takes advantage of the set in unique and daring ways. They performed a small portion of the opening on the royal variety show. This can be seen here if you need some further incentive to see this show. Playing at the noel coward theatre on a strictly limited run until 5th September make sure to catch it while you still can!

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon is a cult classic as this point. Therefore it isn’t surprising how it has quickly risen up to become the 8th longest show that’s still currently running in the West End. Starting in March 2013 after winning 9 Tonys in 2011 including Best Musical. The show follow Elder Price an exemplary Mormon as he goes on his mission to Uganda. There he has his rose tinted glasses removed and sees some of the horrors that exist in the world. With classic numbers like Hello and Hasa Diga Eebowai the show is a riot throughout and has audiences coming back again and again. Written by the creators of South Park if that’s your style of humor this is the show for you.

Clueless

Now that mean girls has left the west end it’s good to know we have another classic hilarious high school comedy to fill that void. Clueless is based on the movie of the same name which in turn was loosely based on Jane Austen’s novel Emma. We follow Cher a rich, spoiled yet kind-hearted teen as she sets out to do good deeds at her high school. Starring Emma Flynn who dazzles as Cher Horowitz and manages to pay homage to the original while delivering perfect vocals, acting and comedy. Alongside is Keelan McAuley, who plays the sensible Paul who Cher falls for, delivering powerful vocals in some of the original scores biggest hits like ‘Reasonable Doubts’.

Titanique

If you’ve ever watched the James Cameron epic Titanic and thought I wish Celine Dion was narrating the story do I have the show for you. Hailed as camp chaos Titanique is a hilarious, outrageous comedy musical featuring stunning vocals and a slightly nonsensical story line. The running gag is Celine Dion interrupting every big moment of the romance and other exuberant twists on both the characters and plots that I won’t spoil. All you need to know is you’ll be in for a good time. Running at the Criterion Theatre which has historically given fringe like shows a chance to shine on the West End. It has also recently become an Olivier winning show. With Layton Williams winning an Olivier for his vital supporting role as the Iceberg.

Fawlty Towers

Although not currently on Fawlty Towers will be making it’s return to the Apollo Thetare on the 24th of June after a incredibly successful sold-out run last year. Based on the classic British comedy which they have successfully transformed into a brand new stage comedy play. Adapting TV shows into a stage adaption is a rarity as it seems impossible to condense down a 12 episode season into a 2 and a half hour play yet the stars have aligned and Fawlty Towers manages to capture the heart and soul of the sitcom. The writing from 1970 holds up well in the modern day with visual gags, punchline delivering the same punch they did all those years ago. The nostalgia aspect helped bring people back to there younger days. Alongside the fantastic costuming and makeup many actors bore striking resemblances to their TV counterparts.

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