The Choir of Man
next weekend in London
Nine men turn a pub into a rousing night of harmonies, stories and pints in this feel-good concert-musical hybrid.
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Claire Atkins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sheila Cooke ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
M ORRIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Susan ⭐⭐⭐⭐
mark ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lettie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jazmin Kirk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mrs Judy Rolls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Susan Staines ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Brian ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ashford Customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mr David John Shilling and Mrs Fiona Margaret S... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ayako Murakami ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jane Paige ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Claire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trevor Clarke ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jonathan Noel CORDWELL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
MONK ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mrs S Biddle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Things to Know Before You Go
Updated: Tue 14 Jul, 06:00 London time
Is there a Saturday matinee for The Choir of Man next weekend?
No Saturday performance next weekend.
What time does the The Choir of Man Sunday show start next weekend?
No Sunday performance next weekend.
What's the cheapest The Choir of Man performance next weekend?
Check the performance list above for prices.
The pre-show pint on stage — what's actually on offer, and is it included?
Yes, included. The Arts Theatre stage is dressed as a working pub and from twenty-five minutes before curtain the audience is invited up to pour themselves a pint from the on-stage taps (beer, lager and a non-alcoholic option) and join the singalong of standards. The cast plays it as if you've wandered into their local. Aim to arrive at the half if you'd like a drink; the foyer queue at five-to is long.
Tap dance, beatbox, choir — what's actually in the show beyond the covers?
More than the marketing suggests. The covers (Queen, Adele, Sia, Avicii, Paul Simon, the show's signature 50 Ways to Say Goodbye opening) are the spine; built around them are tap routines, a beatbox solo, a long a cappella stretch in which the band drops out completely, and a spoken monologue from 'The Poet' (the show's narrator) at the centre. It's closer to a play with songs than to a covers gig.
Where to sit at the Arts — and is it really suitable for a six-year-old?
Six-and-up the age guidance, and it sticks: the language is broadcast-friendly and the pints stay symbolic. The Arts is a small house and most seats behave; the stalls feel the on-stage pub, the dress circle reads the choreography. The very back of the dress circle starts losing the floor for the tap sequences. If you're with a small child who wants to high-five the cast, sit on the central aisle of the stalls.
Is The Choir of Man suitable for children?
The production is generally recommended for ages 6 and over. It takes place in a pub setting and includes references to drinking, but the tone is warm and celebratory rather than rowdy. Families with older children and teenagers often find it a joyful, accessible introduction to live performance.
How long does The Choir of Man run?
The show runs for around 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval. The continuous format keeps the energy high and makes it easy to fit into an evening alongside dinner or travel plans.
Is The Choir of Man a musical or a concert?
It sits comfortably between the two. There is no traditional plot, but there is a clear emotional journey as the performers share stories and songs that reveal who they are and what the pub means to them. The result feels like a live gig with the heart and structure of a theatre piece.
Can I get a drink during the show?
Yes. The bar in the auditorium is very much part of the experience, and there are moments when selected audience members are invited onto the stage pub itself. Standard theatre bar service is also available before the show and, where offered, during a short pause in the action.
Do I need to know the songs in advance?
Not at all. Recognising favourites can be a bonus, but the arrangements and performances are strong enough to win over anyone hearing the tracks for the first time. The joy of the show is in the atmosphere and the connection between performers and audience.
About this show
Welcome to the friendliest pub in the West End, where the beer is poured on stage and the harmonies are as smooth as the stout. The Choir of Man transforms the theatre into a local boozer overflowing with song, as nine performers blend lush vocals, live instruments and heartfelt storytelling in a 90-minute celebration of community.
From classic rock anthems to contemporary chart hits, the set list jumps between genres while the cast share stories of friendship, vulnerability and finding your place at the table. It’s part gig, part lock-in, part group therapy session – an uplifting, feel-good evening that sends audiences back out onto the pavement humming and grinning.
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