The Frogs (Southwark Playhouse)
The Frogs (Southwark Playhouse)
Ends Jun 28 2h 20m London: Elephant and Castle
64% 5 reviews
64%
(5 Ratings)
Positive
40%
Mixed
60%
Negative
0%
Members say
Funny, Entertaining, Delightful, Great acting, Clever

About the Show

A witty musical comedy where two heroes face frogs and fate to save a divided, despairing world.

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Critic Reviews (8)

London Theatre
May 28th, 2025

"Rankcom has tamed this slippery creature of a musical into something distinctly watchable, with flashes of real mischief, magic and the occasional ribbit."
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WhatsOnStage
May 28th, 2025

“There’s a lot to enjoy in their energetically silly production, which has the attraction of the wryly dour Kevin McHale from Glee as the slave Xanthias, and a few more lines added to accommodate his appearance.”
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The London Evening Standard
May 28th, 2025

"Rankcom and a strong cast bring excellence in flashes, but they’re too swallowed by the messiness of the whole thing."
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The Arts Desk
May 28th, 2025

"We do get over a dozen strong songs given full value by a fine set of singers. And that’s well worth a visit to that present day Hades, Elephant and Castle Tube station"
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
May 27th, 2025

"For die-hard Sondheim fans, there may be some curiosity value here. But for most theatregoers, this is a revival that croaks more than it sings"
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Everything Theatre (UK)
May 29th, 2025

“The updated script lands with freshness and bite, making it a thoroughly enjoyable night at the theatre.”
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West End Best Friend
May 28th, 2025

“The first act however, is pure fun and frolicking and we guarantee you’ve never seen anything quite like this.”
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The Guardian (UK)
May 29th, 2025

“The god’s final call to arms can’t give gravity to this show – but however stodgy the setting, the songs still shine.”
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