Ultimate London Theatre Quiz
Dive into the 'Ultimate London Theatre Quiz' and test your knowledge on iconic musicals and performances. Explore questions about award-winning roles, musical settings, and key performances in London's theatre scene. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts and learners.
- 1.
Where are the T-Birds in the stage musical "Grease" when they sing "Greased Lightnin'"?
- A.
A Bedroom
- B.
A Classroom
- C.
A Garage
- D.
A Sports Hall
Correct Answer
C. A Garage -
- 2.
After which legendary actor are the prestigious annual London theatre awards named?
- A.
Laurence Olivier
- B.
Stephen Fry
- C.
Michael Redgrave
- D.
Daniel Radcliffe
Correct Answer
A. Laurence Olivier -
- 3.
Martine McCutcheon won a Laurence Olivier Award for her role in which musical?
- A.
Guys And Dolls
- B.
Carousel
- C.
My Fair Lady
- D.
Mary Poppins
Correct Answer
C. My Fair Lady -
- 4.
Michael Ball won a Laurence Olivier Award in 2008 for his role in which musical?
- A.
Jerry Springer: The Opera
- B.
Oliver!
- C.
Hairspray
- D.
My Fair Lady
Correct Answer
C. Hairspray -
- 5.
In which decade is the musical "Hairspray" set?
- A.
70's
- B.
80's
- C.
60's
- D.
20's
Correct Answer
C. 60's -
- 6.
Which entertainer plays Edna Turnblad in the West End musical "Hairspray"?
- A.
Michael Barrymore
- B.
Paul O'Grady
- C.
Michael Buble
- D.
Michael Ball
Correct Answer
D. Michael Ball -
- 7.
Which "Doctor Who" actor appeared in a West End production of "Hamlet" in late 2008?
- A.
Christopher Eccleston
- B.
David Tennant
- C.
John Sim
- D.
Tom Baker
Correct Answer
B. David Tennant -
- 8.
Who wrote the West End play "Hamlet"?
- A.
Tennyson
- B.
Shelley
- C.
Shakespeare
- D.
Byron
Correct Answer
C. Shakespeare -
- 9.
What type of production is the West End show "Last Five Years"?
- A.
Musical
- B.
Circus Act
- C.
Contemporary Dance Production
- D.
Monologue
Correct Answer
A. Musical -
- 10.
The West End show "Havana Rakatan" features music from which country?
- A.
Australia
- B.
Japan
- C.
Cuba
- D.
Russia
Correct Answer
C. Cuba -
- 11.
During which decade is the musical "Jersey Boys" set?
- A.
20's
- B.
60's
- C.
80's
- D.
40's
Correct Answer
B. 60's -
- 12.
Which West End musical included the songs "Sherry" and "Walk Like a Man"?
- A.
We Will Rock You
- B.
Jersey Boys
- C.
Wicked
- D.
Thriller
Correct Answer
B. Jersey Boys -
- 13.
Which Biblical character had a West End show dedicated to their story?
- A.
Joseph
- B.
Adam
- C.
Abraham
- D.
Moses
Correct Answer
A. Joseph -
- 14.
Which West End musical included the songs "Close Every Door To Me" and "Any Dream Will Do"?
- A.
Sweeney Todd
- B.
Annie
- C.
Kiss Me Kate
- D.
Joseph
Correct Answer
D. Joseph -
- 15.
Who won a lead role in the musical "Joseph" through the TV show "Any Dream Will Do"?
- A.
Lee Evans
- B.
Lee Mead
- C.
Lee Ryan
- D.
Lee Vies
Correct Answer
B. Lee Mead -
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