Opened: July 31, 2023

Book by: Peter Stone

Music & Lyrics by: Maury Yeston

UK Tour Cast: Martin Allanson, Valda Aviks, Graham Bickley, Sam Brown, James Darch, David Delve, Catherine Digges, Adam Filipe, Emily George, Luke Harley, Emma Harrold, Alastair Hill, Abi Hudson, Barnaby Hughes, Paul Kemble, Niamh Long, Matthew McDonald, Ian McLarnon, Danny Micheals, Chris Nevin, Jack North, Joseph Peacock, Billy Roberts, Bree Smith & Lucie Mae-Sumner

Unrelated to the James Cameron film except in source material, Titanic is another look at the sinking of the iconic ship that focuses more on a well-rounded ensemble.

R.M.S. Titanic Captain E. J. Smith (Graham Bickley) is warned of ice ahead but is pressured by director J. Bruce Ismay (Martin Allanson) to push faster toward New York. On the night of April 14, 1912, Titanic hits an iceberg and sinks within hours.

You see points of view from every class level both in the passengers and with the crew. Especially in third class, there’s a strong hope of their future lives in America that’s heartbreaking knowing what becomes of most of them.

The show lacks any truly memorable songs, and the simplified set doesn’t make the ship or its sinking stand out enough.

Final say: The show verges on sinking. ★★★☆☆