'Listen to what's in the heart of a child….'

Following its sell-out European premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith, Michael Mayer's production of Spring Awakening has transferred to the West End acclaimed as "a landmark show" (The Daily Telegraph).

Frank Wedekind's groundbreaking 1890s play was a daring exploration of teenage sexual awakening set against a backdrop of religious and parental repression. Acclaimed writer Steven Sater and songwriter Duncan Sheik's award-winning new musical version retains the period setting of the original and introduces a superb collection of contemporary songs that serve to express the private anguish and ecstasy of the young characters. Stunning 21st century design and superb performances by the predominantly young cast combine to create an exhilarating energy that drives a remarkably compelling and timeless story.



Spring Awakening has received an unprecedented 9 'five star' reviews and multiple 'Critic's Choice' selections.
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"THIS GROUNDBREAKING SHOW SHOULD SET THE WEST END ABLAZE AND BECOME A MASSIVE HIT. It brilliantly captures the exhilaration of adolescence. The score is an absolute blast"
Charles Spencer, The Daily Telegraph, 9 March 2009