Comments on: Imagine This – critics reviews

By: Luke Holman

Luke Holman — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:25:13 +0000

I don’t think some of these critics understand how hard it is to put on something like this.

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:06:47 +0000

It’s too bad – I got back to the States and was curious so I went to see the reviews and I was suprised, my son and I went to see Imagine This and Wicked when we were in London and between the two – with all the hype of Wicked, we both really thought Imagine This was a better show, we just felt it more, we both wished we went to see Imagine This a second time instead of Wicked. We were both hoping that it would reach the States, but with all of the negative things the critics are saying and who are these critics anyway, they must be stuffy old people, who have no absolutely no feelings when they watch something, they just sit there with a critical eye to see if anything goes wrong – they should watch the crowd and see how the crowd reacts, that’s the real reaction.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:47:05 +0000

Having regrettably only seen ‘Imagine This’ the night before it closed, it is difficult for me to describe it without using hyperbole. This is simply one of the most moving, thought-provoking shows I’ve ever seen. So many forgettable musicals are currently on in the West End it is incredibly depressing that this one, which I will find very hard to forget (for it’s beautiful melodies, incredible staging and superb cast) has had to close so prematurely.

Theatregoers should make up their own minds about whether a show has merit – and as Imagine This proves, there can often be a significant disconnect between what the critics say and how the general public responds to a show.

It is unfortunate that on this and some other message boards I have seen people become suspicious because of the overwhelming amount of positive reviews posted for the show and the intimation that the producers must be posting these notices themselves. Well that’s ridiculous, it is too much to imagine that this show really has made an impression on all those who have seen it, and that the critics really did get it wrong?

By: Suzanne Newman

Suzanne Newman — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:41:29 +0000

Went to see ‘Imagine This’ on December 20th – the final matinee performance. I was quite worried as the show had received some pretty negative reviews and I had a coach load of poeple with me. However, the show was stunning and we all came out rather emotional. I regularly organise tripsto the West End shows and ‘Imagine This’ has to be up there in the Top 10. What a shame it had to close early. I was particularly impressed with Sarah Ingram who played Sarah / Naomi. If you didn’t see the show, you missed out!

By: Barbara Roberts

Barbara Roberts — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:01:27 +0000

How could the critics get it so wrong! The singing was incredible , orchestra in a class of it’s own and the choreography truly innovative; a sign of a great musical. To top that it succeeded in getting across a difficult subject matter in a truly emotional and sensitive way. I too was in tears and joined in the standing ovation, surely you don’t need any further comment to justify that it’s worth seeing..

By: iqra

iqra — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:40:43 +0000

i saw the musical and i thought it was great
ok, so it wasn’t the normal stuff
but it was different, emotional and gripping

well, that’s my opinion

By: Mev

Mev — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:20:31 +0000

Distgusted. Disappointed. Unbelievable. Angry. Unimaginative. Manipulative. Dubious. That is how I feel about the reviews from the press.

In contrast, I was moved very deeply by this production. The acting was superb, and the music was both exhilarating at times, and haunting at others. And nothing could quite prepare me for the reprise ending of Masada.

In truth, it certainly is no Les Miserables. But in my humble opinion, it is better. And as a regular visitor to the West End, I will be very sad to see this musical leave the theatre before it’s time.

My only hope is that people will learn that you should never trust the opinion of someone whose bank account depends on surreptitious opportunistic rhetoric, where individual fame and career progression blinds to the truth before ones eyes…Otherwise, we shall see many more premature departures from the West End and be all the worse for it…

By: David

David — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:48:42 +0000

What a wonderful show, dealing with such a difficult subject with great sensitivity the whole cast delivered both powerful and moving performances. The atmospheric set and choreography was extraordinary.

Ignore the critics, this is a fantastic show, don’t miss it.

By: Lesley Lyall

Lesley Lyall — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:46:54 +0000

Don’t listen to the critics! This is a fabulous show, the company put their heart and soul into it and, if seated towards the front of the stalls, you feel as if you are actually part of it. This was a very moving subject which also managed to be entertaining. They thoroughly deserved their standing ovation at the end. Unfortunately the theatre was half empty so a long run doesn’t look likely, go and see it before it finishes, you won’t be sorry.

By: T. Shaw

T. Shaw — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:16:22 +0000

MG,

I went to see Imagine This the other day and, like you, I was worried I might have been wasting my time. Due to my concerns I didn’t invite the number of people I had intended to and instead went with just one other. We both were moved and found it to be very worth while seeing. I don’t know if you ever saw the film Life is Beautiful a few years ago; it too received criticism for its take on the Holocaust. In both cases I think the critics missed the point of the story completely. I think it’s a difficult subject to bring to a musical but felt it was very well done and I would certainly recommend it over a number of other musicals I have recently seen. The score, although not as memorable as Les Mis, which is one of my favourites, was good nonetheless.
I am only sad I didn’t invite along everyone I had originally wanted to!