TOP LONDON MUSICALS

Read the article "Top London Musicals" and answer the questions.

1. Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE and write down which part of the text justifies your answer. 

a. The list shows the musicals that are worth seeing in London. 

b. The venue where Mamma Mia is performed is the Prince of Wales Theatre. 

c. Mamma Mia! continues to be a dreadful night out with little audience participation and boring moments. 

d. The Lion King musical appeals to both children and adults. 

2. Find words or phrases that correspond to the words or definitions given. 

a. Enduring (paragraph 1) 

b. Low cost (paragraph 1) 

c. Public involvement (paragraph 2) 

d. Memorable lyrics (paragraph 3) 

e. Meet expectations (paragraph 4) 

3. Choose the correct option - a, b, or c - for each question and COPY both the letter and the sentence onto your answer sheet. 

The text mentions that the West End of London is...

a) A shopping area in the heart of London.

b) The most thrilling theatre district in the world, especially because of its musicals. 

c) The largest theatre district in the world, bigger than Manhattan. 

What is said about the set of the Lion King musical?

a) It has been the same since the musical came out. 

b) It is constantly changing. 

c) It is renewed every year.

According to a theatre critic, Matilda will be "the toast of the West end". What does this statement suggest?

a) The musical is going to be the most popular in the West End. 

b) The musical is going to be a box-office flop.

c) The musical will only be performed at breakfast time. 

KEY

1. Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.

a. TRUE - We've put together a list of our current must-sees.

b. FALSE - [...] after eight wonderful years at the Prince of Wales the production moves to the beautiful Novello Theatre.

c. FALSE - Mamma Mia! remains a great night out with plenty of audience participation and some rousing moments.

d. TRUE – [...] one of the few family plays that is genuinely as much fun for adults as children.

2. Find words or phrases that correspond to the words or definitions given. 

a. Long-running 

b. Cut price

c. Audience participation

d. Catchy songs

e. Live up to expectations

3. Choose the correct option - a, b, or c - for each question and COPY both the letter and the sentence onto your answer sheet.

b) The most thrilling theatre district in the world, especially because of its musicals.  

b) It is constantly changing.  

a) The musical is going to be the most popular in the West End. 

Shared by Irene Calderón - Alumna Master Educación UC