Funny Girls Reviews Summary

Show Quality

Pros:

• "The Icon's Show was FANTASTIC! A riot of colour, sequins, feathers and sparkle."
• "The whole cast absolutely smashed it! The show is full of energy and comedy, not a single number was boring!"
• "The show itself was full of energy, vibrancy, fun and laughter."
• "The show was just amazing."
• "The show was so funny."
• "The show was fantastic."
• "The show was brilliant. Really professionally put together."

Cons:

• "I have been to Funny girls twice before and I hate to say it but I was slightly disappointed with the show this time round."
• "Thirdly the 'show' is an abomination.. it's a 40 minute miming show dragged out over 3+ hours with more intervals than performance."
• "Hardly any cabaret mostly requests and playing songs."
• "The actual performances were great and the performers worked their socks off but the sound quality was dreadful."
• "However the show was really lacking compared to the standard we are used to."
• "The show was good although it's stretched out and some acts better than others."
• "The show this time we found it a bit lacking."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "Staff really helpful and friendly."
• "The waiter had us on a tab and there was 5 of us and all night he knew when our glasses was empty without prompting and refilling."
• "Service was good, everyone we met was friendly and helpful."
• "The hostesses were so attentive, kind & amenable, even though they were rushed off their feet."
• "The waiting on staff are soooo lovely."
• "Every staff member is happy and hard working."
• "The staff help make the experience as they can't be more helpful or friendly if they tried."

Cons:

• "The only thing we weren't happy about was, we paid for a booth for the 4 if us..then they came a shoved another 4 people in the same one."
• "The lady/man working on reception I found a very rude who had no personality or sense of humour."
• "Rude, miserable looking staff."
• "We paid extra for front seats but to be honest we waited ages for service which is not the norm."
• "It took about 15-20 mins to get a drink. Didn't feel much of a VIP."
• "We were in the Balcony Seats for table service and found it really hard to get served due to staffing issues."
• "Staff seemed lovely although one did seem a bit offish with us which made me feel a little uncomfortable asking for anything."

Food and Drinks

Pros:

• "Food really good - hot, tasty and a decent portion."
• "Food was awesome."
• "We had food here before the show and the food was delicious."
• "Food was fab."
• "The cocktails are delicious and so are the snacks."
• "The food was great."
• "The food was delicious and well cooked."

Cons:

• "The food wasn't great and although we'll definitely be back we won't eat here again."
• "Only negative was getting charged 95 for a shot of blackcurrant in my lager."
• "The meal was ok, but not amazing when considering the price."
• "Would not recommend the meal, the garlic mushrooms tasted like fag ash, and the chicken was so dry, not much taste."
• "The food was poor and cold!!the veg hard."
• "Food was pretty poor (starters very bland no one really ate it, veg /potatoes not cooked and still raw."
• "We were disappointed with the 2 course pre show meal, chicken very dry and we couldn't eat it."

Venue and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The setting for the show couldn't have been more appropriate either, what an amazing building steeped in history."
• "A magnificent listed building with original features."
• "The building & décor is beautiful."
• "Very clean and the building is amazing. Such a great set up."
• "Absolutely stunning venue! Decor is just beautiful."
• "The venue is well maintained and keeps many traditional aspects."
• "Lovely and clean and the overall vibe of the place is fantastic."

Cons:

• "Scruffy place. Tables sticky."
• "It is a little tired inside, is could do with a bit of cash being invested."
• "The dining room smelt mouldy and was sooo dated!"
• "The toilets absolutely stank, some toilet doors didn't shut properly or lock and they were just in a sorry state."
• "The whole building was freezing 🥶 like an ice box."
• "The toilets was disgusting and damp and soo cold."
• "The place very tacky and out dated."