My Fair Lady at the London Coliseum

My Fair Lady musical tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady”. But who is really being transformed?

This classic musical is back in this English National Opera revival that brings out the joy of this show and presents it in exactly the way it was always envisioned.  This quintessential London musical has more popular songs than most people even realise, including the memorable I’m Getting Married in the Morning, Wouldn’t It Be Lovely, On The Street Where You Live and so many more which are really brought to life here with the full orchestra.

The set is incredibly detailed and one of the more impressive aspects of this performance.  The revolving stage is used really excellently here and the small in-between scene moments are some of the more exquisite touches to the show.

The foppish Proddessor Henry Higgins played by Harry Hadden-Paton and Eliza’s father Alfred P Doolittle played by Stephen K Amos both put in notable performances here. Still, it is Anera Okereke in her role as Elica Doolittle who really steals the show with precision and control of voice and movement that really shows a star on the rise.

This light and fluffy musical does have its sincere moments but don’t expect anything too groundbreaking.  My Fair Lady is on at the London Coliseum until the 27th of August.  Tickets start from £24 and can be bought from the London Theatre Direct website.

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