Avenue Q

Synopsis

Avenue Q is not the most upmarket of New York streets, and is about as far away from Park Avenue as you can get, but it is home to some lively and off the wall characters performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and puppets! Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate, has just moved to this neighbourhood as he desperately tries to follow his dreams and discover his ever-elusive purpose in life. A tiny bank balance, the distraction of a busty blonde and a variety of weird and wonderful friends and neighbours lead Princeton on a hilarious story of self-discovery. Life may suck on Avenue Q but being jobless, homeless, politically incorrect, having sex (whether hetero, homo or porno... and that s just the puppets) are just some of the topics featured in the terrific songs of this show.

Our Review:

Glenn Meads - 9 May 2012

I love taking a trip to Avenue Q as it is a small show with a huge heart and it has never faltered. This puppet musical is the show that refused to leave the West End and you can see why, as it offers audiences an escape from the recession - as it remains a furry funny feel-good treat.

Following the lives of a group of young people who live on Avenue Q - every stereotype you can think of is explored and poked fun at - from Princeton (the brilliant Sam Lupton) - the guy with an English degree and no direction, through to Lucy the Slut and the lovable Kate Monster (both played withn relish by the wonderful Katherine Moraz). If you have fond memories of Sesame Street - imagine if the likes of Big Bird, Bert and Ernie got mortgages and had sex and you get the picture.

This description sells the show short though, because like the fantastic film <...

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