Product Review

Based on the true life memoirs of legendary burlesque entertainer, Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy tells the tale of Momma Rose and her two daughters, Baby June and Louise, trekking across America in their family vaudeville act. But times are changing, audiences are expecting more, and the two girls have their own ambitions in mind. The rise of burlesque is upon them, and nothing will ever be the same again for Momma Rose. Imelda Staunton delivers a "knock-out performance" (The Independent) as Momma Rose in Jonathan Kent's "dazzling revival" (Mail on Sunday), alongside Lara Pulver, who reprises her "stunning" (The Independent) role as Louise. They are joined by Peter Davison as Herbie, in this gloriously entertaining musical fable. With lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and music by Julie Styne, this moving and "scintillating" (The Times) production of Gypsy is the first to be seen in London for 40 years.