I went to see this show in its third preview (June 3rd 2006 -3:00pm) and it was by no means preview standard! The show was tip top! Amazing performances from all, its so great to see such a young, talented ensemble on stage that not only sing brilliantly but have the skills to manipulate these puppets into such hilarious characters! I must give special credit to Julie Atherton (Kate monster/Lucy the slut) and especially the immensely talented Simon Lipkin (Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bear) whose performance was not only incredibly funny but well sung.

The show in itself must be seen, great material, great songs and a great night out- especially if you want a really good laugh!

Ben Wooldridge
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Preview night 7th June 2006:

This is going to run and run, the whole cast and production was absolutely amazing, what works so well is the chemistry between the performers and their puppets. Thoroughly enjoyable and hilarious.

Will no doubt rate in many top 10 favourite musicals. I was concerned the transition from US to UK wouldn’t have the same impact, but I was totally wrong.

Excellent. 10/10

Scott Maddy
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The audience went mad for Avenue Q last night!! I had personally doubted it would work here with a homegrown cast and perhaps a more cynical audience base however the cast are easily as good as the original Broadway guys I saw and thankfully everyone really got into the spirit of the piece !

I was in the centre of the Royal Circle on Row G and it was a great place to see the show from didn't feel far away at all, seats were comfy and even though I am 6 Foot 1" I had more than enough legroom. I tried the seats at the back few rows of the Stalls and they felt much further from the stage than being in the Royal Circle for some reason. If a friend asked me I would say go for anywhere centre Royal Circle or front middle Stalls for this show.

Lee
7th June 2006.
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This show is a must see! I saw the show on its third preview (3rd June 2006) and at such an early stage to receive a standing ovation is an immense achievement. The reaction from the audience was electric, everyone loved it! There were no hiccups or anything and the cast absolutely 100% deserved the standing ovation they received.

Particularly strong performances came from Julie Atherton (Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut) and Simon Lipkin (Trekkie Monster/Nicky/ Bear) who led a very strong cast. This show will be around for a long time and if I could recommended a show to you, it would - without a doubt - be this one, it is fantastic! I need to book up and go again ASAP!!!

Jenny Antill
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If you only see one show this year - MAKE IT AVENUE Q!!!!

We saw the preview on Wednesday 14th June 2006.

Having seen it on Broadway I was interested to see how it transferred "across the pond" and what changes they made to the original show. The changes are so slight that it all fits and gels just perfectly. Glad to see that they have changed the Gary part back to being Gary Coleman (from TV's "Diff'rent Strokes"), as the producers were concerned that the English audience wouldn't get the character - but from the laughs last night - I think they got it!!

We had Clare Foster playing Kate/Lucy the Sl*t and I thought she was fantastic. I'm desperate to go back and see Julie Atherton do the part too. It is impossible to single one member of the cast out over any of the others as they all have outstanding qualities. Their timing is impeccable and singing was out of this world!!

We were lucky enough to be part of a group who had a meet and greet with the cast and puppets after the show - total respect for the cast in doing this as talking to their chaperone she was saying they were doing 3 meet-and-greets a night for the next 2 weeks after having done the show and still been in rehearsals and making changes!! They must be shattered, but didn't show it at all - they were all fantastic stopping to take pics and chatting to everyone. I had a chat with Ann who plays 'Christmas Eve' and asked how she was enjoying London and she said she's looking forward to getting a chance to see it as she has constantly been in rehearsals. She said she can't believe how the London audience has taken to it and that she is staying until November - which will be good for the show.

The only slightly negative aspect was the temperature - we went on I think the coolest evening of the past few weeks and it was still hot so I dread to think of what it has been like - so take plenty of water in with you!!

Honestly I don't think my words do this show justice - go and see for yourselves its such a great show and I really hope that word of mouth keeps the punters coming in as this show deserves to be on for many years!!

If you're easily offended then take a chill pill sit back and enjoy the ride!! Everyone's a little but Racist!!

Renée
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My fiancée and I went last night (15th June 06) during the preview period. We were wanting to go and see "Avenue Q" while in Las Vegas but just didn’t have the time. So lucky we had the opportunity to see it here in London! Wow! What a brilliant performance by the seven very talented cast. Just something a little different from your usual musical. I have been telling everyone about it and would definitely go and see it again in the future.

We sat in the middle of the Stalls, row M and had a perfect view of the stage including the top. We are both quite short, so luckily the rows have an incline from row K upwards! Any rows further back I’m not sure if you could see, but there are plasma TV screens that come down which show what's happening up top in certain scenes. I wouldn't sit in the front row of the stalls as dry ice/smoke could be in your face in a couple of scenes.

Absolutely hilarious show, loved every minute of it maybe because its so true to life! A definite must see.

Mel.

16 June 2006
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This show is a delight! I had eagerly anticipated it's arrival from Broadway and was NOT disappointed in the slightest. It was wonderfully irreverent and comical.

The actors were a joy to behold, all working seamlessly to create a polished performance. The comedy stylings of Simon Lipkin as Trekkie Monster in particular made the audience laugh till it hurt. Julie Atherton and Jon Robyns as Katie Monster/Lucy the Slut and Princeton/Rod were also delightful.

It's always nice to see a real ensemble piece being done well and "Avenue Q" is certainly that. The puppets were swapped from actor to actor and special mention must be made of Clare Foster who was the second arm of many principal characters without actually being the voice. Without her, several of the characters would not have worked and it was wonderful to see a real example of team work.

The audience was absolutely howling with laughter throughout the whole show and despite this Job Robyns managed to inject some pathos into his portrayal of Rod, an uptight blue republican puppet who is so far in the closet he can no longer see the door. It really does take some talent to get the audience to give a vocal "awwww" outside of the pantomime but he managed it.

"Avenue Q" is a breath of fresh air. It's been quite a while since I walked out of a West End theatre feeling like that but I thank the lord for "Avenue Q." Beg, steal or borrow a ticket! It's worth it. I hope this show will run for some time and I think it will be ideal to encourage a younger audience (not too young though, it features full puppet nudity and ear splitting sex live on stage between two consensual puppets!!)

The air conditioning is non existent though so make sure you sit on the aisle and not hemmed in by other hot people) The view from the front few rows of the grand circle is dizzy but excellent value for money - certainly in the preview week. (This was resolved in July 2006, and the theatre is now cooler according to many reports - editor).
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Saw one of the final previews on 26th June 2006. It was a very good show - very, very funny, very smart and very slick. The puppets are very cleverly done as well, and the 7 person cast work exceptionally hard and gel so well.

However, the second half in particular did drag, the funniest moments were all in the first 20 odd minutes and a lot of the music was overly used and reworked. Some of the songs also needed to be that bit sharper and have more biting wit.

Ultimately...definitely go and see this - if nothing else it is certainly unique! A stonkingly good night out and seriously funny. Once you've seen it, you realise just how true much of what they've said is. If this doesn't get more young people like me into theatre, then lord knows what will!

Alf
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Saw this fabulous show with my husband last night & couldn't praise it enough. Personally I don't think you need any particular grasp of American culture, although some knowledge of both "Sesame Street" and "Diff'rent Strokes" TV series will enhance your enjoyment no end.

I cried with laughter and also found some part genuinely emotional (how strange to want to cry over the love life of a puppet)! Although the show undoubtedly deserves its parental guidance warning it wasn't as out and out filthy as I'd been led to believe (this isn't a criticism).

All the performers were superb, somehow after the first few minutes you find yourself concentrating on the puppets and not on the performers although still able to recognise their tremendous skills and vocal ranges.

We sat in the middle of stalls row O and had a perfect view. Although the Dress Circle overhangs the back of the stalls we were still able to see all the action on stage, even the scenes at the top of the empire state building. We didn't need the additional TV screens at all although they may have been a help to the back 2 or 3 rows.

I can't praise this show highly enough. I loved every minute of it & am now a die hard Trekkie Monster fan!

Carol Morrison
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I am happy to report that the audience at the performance of "Avenue Q" I attended tonight (Thursday 3 August 2006) was almost entirely made up of young people who were blown away by the show and greeted every number with whoops of delight. It is a brilliant show, and I agree with all the comments expressed by the other reviewers, including some of the slightly negative ones like the observations that the second half was not as strong as the first, and the show was not as dirty as I was expecting it to be! That said, I have nothing but praise for the writers and performers, as well as all the creative personnel and the lively band, and I hope it enjoys a long and successful run in London, which it richly deserves.
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Just been to see "Avenue Q" (1st August 2006), sat in stalls G 7 and 8. Excellent seats, right in the middle of the action. Cast as usual were superb. Just thought I'd mention that there are cheap tickets available to those with a valid student card for Monday to Thursday Evening, plus Friday matinée performances (subject to seats being available, of course). The conditions of sale are you must book on the day after 10am at the box office showing a student card and the price is dropped from £50 to just £20! I thought I would let you know, as I think any producer who is actually trying to get younger audiences in should be given recognition.

Thom.

*The monkey seconds this sentiment, and also points out that for everyone else the front row of the stalls are also available at just £20 in advance.
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Went to see Avenue Q today (5th August 2006) on impulse. I bought a £10 ticket at the box office and sat in the Upper Circle slips - view was practically nonexistent, backache severe so probably not even worth a tenner. Fortunately for the second half I was able to bag a prime Dress Circle seat.

Overall I very much enjoyed the show, it's very much in the "South Park"/"Team America" vein of humour. Great cast and some memorable songs too. I may well go and see it again, and make sure I have a better seat for the whole show!

Gavin
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Avenue Q is a good show that is well worth seeing but it does have its limits. Some of the dialog is difficult to pick for the simple reason that the acoustics were poor in that the music was either too loud in parts or the singing was too quick. In some productions a small cast gives a lovely 'home' feeling to a musical - in this it feels like the a small budget musical - although this could be down to the limited size of the theatre.

Despite this it is well worth seeing as the voices are truly fantastic. It takes a few scenes to get accustomed to seeing the puppeteers as well as the puppets as you tend to wonder which one you should look at but you get adjusted to it from not too far in. Julie Atherton - the puppeteer/voice of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut is wonderful and quite deservedly got the biggest cheers at the end.

Do not worry about sending children to the show - the talk of the prospect that this show might offend is hugely exaggerated in my opinion and even young children would be fine seeing it as they will not get the dirty jokes. Although under 5s are not admitted, I think the producers did not bear in mind that UK theatre-goers are not as easily offended as US theatre-goers!

Overall if you were not mad on cartoons when you were young I would still go but just do not expect it to be your best-ever theatre-going experience.

However if you do like funny voices or cartoon characters I would definitely go - and who doesn't?

Benjamin Goodacre
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I went to see "Avenue Q" last night (4th September 2006) and it was one of the best nights out I've had in a long time. The show was fun from start to finish and was "laugh out loud" funny in so many places. The cast really seemed to be having a good time and their enthusiasm spilled over into vibrant and exciting performances.

We had seats in the second row of the stalls (row A) thanks to a recommendation from Theatre Monkey. Those seats have to be the bargain of the year. The view was perfect and we only had to look up to see the TV screens on a couple of occasions. To think that the people sitting right behind us paid over twice as much for their tickets!

Tony Williams
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I saw "Avenue Q" on the 24th June 2006, and I was sitting in row B of the royal circle, Seat 27. Although Theatremonkey says beware of this seat (actually "be aware" - ed), it was actually a very good view, We had quite a lot of leg room, and most importantly I could see every of the actors expressions, and we were quite close to the stage. The show was brilliant, And Julie Atherton and Ann Harada were my highlights. Especially at the stage door.

Pez.
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Took my nephew to see "Avenue Q" for his 14th birthday. Saw the early show, Friday 6th October 2006 from seats E11 and 12 in the stalls. A shade too close to the stage for my liking but, wow, I've never had so much leg room. You could almost lie down!

The show is hilarious, I thought I may have to be carried out during a couple of the numbers as I was laughing so much. It's also a very clever show, the puppets are brilliant and the single set is well used and superbly lit. Despite the laughter and the crude lyrics, you almost feel sorry for some of the characters and their plight.

This is a superb show and I'd love to see it again.

Paul Nicholls
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We went a couple of weeks after it first opened and were totally blown away by it. We sat close to the back of the stalls (Row Q) so we had to bend to see the top of the stage – but this only really caused problems in one scene (Trekkie Monster appears at the very top of the building). Overall, the value for money was excellent – our tickets were only £27.50 whereas the row in front of us paid £47.50! Bargain!

We loved it so much that we are taking back a group of friends to see it at Christmas. Which leads me onto the second reason why I’m emailing you – I believe it is worth telling your readers that for groups of 10 or more there are MASSIVE reductions (unlike most West End theatres which only have very small reductions). I have booked us into Stalls seats C18-21 and D18-21…fantastic seats that normally cost £47.50, but with the group reduction we are only paying £25 per ticket! Excellent value I’m sure you’ll agree! (The offer is valid for bookings made by 30th November 2006 - editor).

The show itself is outstanding – I have never laughed so much at a west end production. I would say though that it is definitely aimed at a demographic of 25-40 year olds…my wife and I are 31 and it seemed directly aimed at us. For example, one of the main characters is supposed to be Gary Coleman from the 80s sitcom “Different Strokes”. If you didn’t grow up in that era, you are unlikely to see the funny side of his character. All that said, it is worth seeing just to see the way that the fantastic characters are brought to life by the actors. Every one of them is superb…although it has to be said that our personal favourites are two minor characters called “The Bad Idea Bears”. Wonderfully funny…although perhaps you may want to consider the content for younger children (it’s definitely aimed at adults).

All in all, I don’t think that Avenue Q can be bettered at the moment for value for money in the west end. Other comedy shows such as The Producers and Spamalot are fantastic entertainment, but have an increased chance of overpaying for a poor view (don’t even consider the Balcony at Spamalot, our view was appalling). Avenue Q on the other hand, is in a reasonably small theatre so almost every seat has a great view. A fantastic night out.
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We went to see this show in August 2006 and sat in row D in the Balcony. Not recommended simply because you can hardly see anything from that distance, let alone any expressions on the faces of the actors. The sound was good though which was just as well as there wasn't much to look at. Nice view of the very decorative ceiling though!!! These seats should be free they are so bad. Avoid the upper Balcony like the plague.

The show itself is very funny, and lots of fun. The puppet sex was hilarious!

Jan
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Thursday evening 28th December 2006.  To "Avenue Q" at the Noel Coward.

It was pleasantly irreverent. Tuneful. I could make out most of the lyrics, though the small band occasionally won. (Why do I have to KEEP making this comment?  I'm a working musician. I mix and balance recordings and live performances. I know you CAN make every word audible while retaining the "punch" of the accompaniment. It isn't even very hard to do. Are the sound operators deaf?)

I know about "Sesame Street" but it isn't part of my life. Likewise the Care Bears. And probably other things which I didn't even notice. So I didn't really connect with the basic gag of this show.  (I got the "Sleepless in Seattle" reference, but no-one else seemed to.) Never mind. It was good to see a younger audience packing a West End theatre.

(Matt Lucas was in the audience. Amusing to hear the muttering. Matt Lucasssssss.s.sss..sss. Like the snake in "Jungle Book" :-)
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January 2007. I went to see it with my mum and dad who are in there late fifties, are not great musical fans and have no idea who Gary Coleman is. 'Not the ideal candidates to take to the show' I hear you say. In fact I think it is a brilliant thing to take someone to who doesn't enjoy musicals, because it is such good fun. It is aimed primarily at the the 20-something crowd, but don't be put off seeing it if you don't fall into this bracket. My parents loved every minute of it, even if my mum spent the whole of the first half thinking that 'Trekkie Monster' was in fact called 'Truckie Monster'. I think how much you enjoy the show is dictated much more by your sense of humour than anything else.

I think that this show may have been regarded as offensive in the US, but I would say a better descriptor is rude. The songs gently poke fun at difficult subjects as opposed to being out and out nasty. This is in no way intended as a criticism, it is absolutely hilarious and one of the funniest things I have seen in quite a while. On one hand it would be nice if it were a little more biting and offensive, but I think that would change the nature of the show, and it's "life is a bit crap sometimes but it's still fun" message. I just think it is great to watch a show in the West End which leaves you feeling happy at the end without having to have cried at least once in the preceding two hours or feeling the overwhelming urge to vomit.

I can't pick out any individual cast members because they were all AMAZING! I honestly cannot pick one who was better than the others. They are the most enthusiastic professional cast I think I have ever seen and they really appeared to be enjoying themselves. They are all hilarious and show real commitment to their characters. It is also nice that wherever you sit, someone is always aiming some dialogue or a song at you. We saw 'Christmas Eve's' understudy, and although she seemed nervous for the the first half, after the interval, put in an excellent performance.

We sat in stalls seats Q 23 to 25 at £27.50 each, which are really good. The overhang of the circle cuts off the very top of the stage, but I could still see everything that went on without stooping. The only thing I couldn't see were the plasma screens on stage, but there are two more on the walls for people in these seats anyway. For anyone really tall in these seats, the one bit of action that occurs high on stage is also put on these screens. I personally don't think that the seats further forward are significantly better to warrant paying £20 more. As the theatre is so small you feel close to the action in row Q anyway. If I was really on a budget (i.e. not seeing it with my parents) I would consider the seats further back, but do be aware you will need to watch some of the action on the screens.

All in all, this is a good fun musical, performed brilliantly. If you have a good sense of humour and don't mind a spot of puppet sex, a song about racism and a gigantic furry monster that enjoys porn, this is for you!

Hannah M
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My wife and I (both in our mid 40's) went to see this show on 13th January 2007, a matinee performance. It was hilarious and we'd strongly recommend it to others for a very entertaining couple of hours. Some people might find the dialogue a little risqué but we loved it and tears were rolling down my cheeks at times!

We were in seats E13/14 in the Upper Circle. These are marked red on the plan because of the lights behind them but the lights weren't a problem and this meant that immediately behind our seats was a very handy shelf where the seats in row F would normally be and where we could place our coats and bags. Quite a plus point with winter coats etc.

Visibility was very good (we had fairly average sized people in front) but not having anyone sitting behind meant we could also lean forward or shift about without having to worry that we were blocking the view of others behind us.

I haven't been to that many London theatres but these seats felt very high up in the building (there are higher!) which could just possibly be an issue for those who suffer from vertigo, especially when standing up getting to some of the seats.

Strongly recommended.

Ian Grace
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Avenue Q 21st February 2007: Funny, fruity and a fantastic friends night out. The show is basically a potted view of life in a New York avenue where young 20- and 30-somethings are learning about real life and find out what they want from it. It uses a mix of puppets and humans as the main actors, with the lead puppet characters being taken round stage by their human actors. It sounds strange but it really does work.

This is good comedy in that I found it sharp and witty in the observations, to the point of allowing it to be very direct about some areas that could be completely crass or a bit uncomfortable. Songs with titles like 'Everyone's A Little Bit Racist' and 'If You Were Gay (But I'm Not Gay)' kind of say it all really. The best thing is that all these songs are delivered in such a way that you can have a good laugh without guilt. And the cast gave us an excellent show. Clare Foster played Kate Monster for our performance and she is as talented as she is gorgeous (which is very on both counts). Jon Robyns and Simon Lipkin were also stand out for me, both really funny actors.

This show is really good fun, especially when you share the experience with a small group of friends. And whilst I can possibly see a few people finding it a bit close to the mark I think the vast majority will find themselves laughing out loud throughout a good deal of this show and having a great night out in the process.

Mark
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I went to see Avenue Q on 2nd March 2007 matinee performance.

The show was very good, clearly different from the normal musical. I purchased ticket via 'Get into London half price tickets' (offer ended 17th March 2007) and sat in Royal Circle E 9, the view was excellent however I found that the seat had little leg room and my knee pushed into the seat in front. I only have short legs as well.

David Fisher
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I went to see 'Avenue Q' on Thursday 29th March 2007 with my daughter, (hubby didn't fancy it) - We had wanted to see it for some time, when an offer from See popped up in my e-mail ... we got two tickets for Stalls, Row O 10-11 for £50.

The show was fantastic - hilarious, but I can certainly see how people can get offended by it! (not us though!). The cast were excellent - especially Claire Foster (I think) as Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut... I am amazed at the way these actors can voice 2 or more puppets, changing accent and speech patterns in such quick succession. They rightly deserved their standing ovation. I think what worked most for me visually, was the way the actors walked depending on which character they were playing at the time - it just added to the whole persona of the puppet!

The seats - excellent legroom, a bit narrow, and for some unknown reason, I had quite an aching back afterwards. The view was unobstructed, and we had no problem seeing the top of the building when Trekkie Monster and Kate at the Empire State building appeared - Kate was shown on the screens anyhow, so you wouldn't miss it anyhow. I would like to be further forward, about row K next time, so I could see the actors expressions better.

Ali
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I saw 'Avenue Q' last night, April 28th 2007. I was in C23 of the stalls, 3rd row for £37.50 at the ticket booth in Leicester square. AMAZING seat for an incredible show! I saw absolutely everything - occasionally I missed a few facial expressions but very rarely. This show is absolutely HILARIOUS!! My favourite number would have to be 'Schadenfreude,' with second places going to 'Everyone's a little bit racist,' 'If you were gay,' and' The Internet is for Porn' (PROPS to Simon Lipkin for making lines like "honking my horn" SO FUNNY that I couldn't even blush!) I will admit that you have to have a sick sense of humour to really enjoy it - in trying to explain it to my parents, the best way I could do it is to say if you combine the Wedding Crashers, American Pie, semi-Anchorman type humour with Sesame Street, you get semi-close to Avenue Q.

Special mention must go to Julie Atherton who was WONDERFUL as Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut - I never thought I'd be able to relate to a puppet, but Kate's "There's a fine fine line" took the words right out of my mouth. Even bigger, there were scenes where Julie literally did everything, particularly the one in the Second act. Yes Claire Foster was holding 1 puppet, but Julie did both of the voices - coming from a girl who did Dramatic Interpretation where you played all the part in a scene in high school I know just how hard that is, and to do it with two very distinct voices and not even blink shows just how amazing this girl is.

Props also to Claire Foster for giving several puppets a hand and timing the puppet movements with Julie's voice on the Kate and Lucy scene, that's gotta take work. Plus Simon Lipkin and Claire Foster did the puppets for the duo who were probably my favorite - The Bad Idea Bears ("You're on a budget, buy in bulk! Buy a case!" "Take her home, she's wasted!" SO FUNNY!)

Another hint - go by the stage door to meet the cast, they come out quickly.

Wonderful show, if you're not easily offended and are looking for a night of rolling on the floor laughter, go see Avenue Q!
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Went to see the evening performance on 1st June 2007. After the disappointment of "Lord Of The Rings" being cancelled 30 minutes in the previous evening we needed a good laugh and to see a good show. We got both with 'Avenue Q.'

We sat in the stalls seats L17 and 18. Great seats, you can see all of the stage and the actors/puppets expressions clearly and you are pretty much central along the row. There is limited space for each seat even though legroom is good. I was constantly being poked in the side by the woman next to me who it seemed had made it her mission to battle me for arm room.

Avenue Q was just fabulous. If you ever saw "Sesame Street" you will get the vibe immediately. I loved the way the show mixed puppets and regular 'humans', you rapidly accept that these people live side by side. Loved the Gary Coleman character also.

The story of Princeton Rod and Kate Monster is warm, witty and hugely enjoyable. Two of the highlights for me were the puppet sex scene which brought tears of laughter to my eyes and Rod's fling with Lucy the Slut (who becomes a born again virgin at the end).

The puppets are fantastic and the performers hugely talented and funny. In particular Julie Atherton as Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut and Jon Robyns as Rod stood out. For me though the evening belonged to Simon Lipkin who was just show stopping as Nicly and Trekkie Monster. He is hugely funny and talented. This man is a star in the making.

We spent the evening laughing constantly at the show and the songs. It was supremely funny and a delight from begininng to end.

Go and see it! You will not be disappointed.
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We (Mum, Dad, son,17, and daughter,14) saw "Avenue Q" recently (June 2007) and had a great evening. There's loads to laugh at and plenty of catchy tunes throughout the show. Surprisingly moving in places too. Highly recommended.

Our seats were in the stalls, row G, 7 to 10. Very good view and wouldn't hesitate getting these again if offered. Might have had to think twice at normal price of £50 each especially when buying 4 tickets but at half that, thanks to a special offer from See Tickets via theatremonkey, good value. Also, met some of the cast as they left after the show; very nice people who didn't seem to mind signing autographs and posing for photos even in the rain!
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Went to Avenue Q Friday 29th of June 2007 on the evening performance. Sat in the same seats as last time I went (Row A of the stalls for £20 each) and fab seats again! My mum and sister bought £10 seats in the Upper Circle but moved into Row F 18 and 19 just before the show started which provided them a very good view (Although probably wouldn't be worth it if they were paying full price of £27.50 for them, I went up there at the interval and felt they were a lot more distant than our seats in the stalls).

Show itself was amazing as always, with standouts being Julie Atherton as Kate/Lucy and Delroy Atkinson was extremely funny, especially with him being so short! Fit the part great!
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We sat Stalls row A 16, 17 and 18... the stage is a bit high but you get used to it... It was sooo funny... a bit rude at times but such a laugh! The cast are so talented, especially Julie Atherton and Jon Robyns (who is also hot!!). A great night out. I saw "Wicked" and "Avenue Q" on the same day, and it was a great night to the end - nothing heavy but a real good laugh with loads of talent bursting off the stage.
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I’ve never walked out of a show. I’ve never even walked out of a film (I actually sat through all of 'Weekend at Bernie’s 2.') But this was so bad we left during the intermission. The “humour” is the really tired, bad American sitcom (read: more 'Rodney,' less 'Seinfeld') kind, and deals with such hot-button issues as, oh my Lord, internet porn and closeted homosexuals. What decade are we in? Is this supposed to be shocking or funny? And where are these “archly witty lyrics” (theatremonkey) I’ve heard about? I was totally floored to see that this won several Tony awards. Even if I end up being a lone voice in the wilderness (although glancing at the Times and Telegraph reviews at the time, I’m not) I feel compelled to write in, if only to save one theatremonkey reader from this mess. The sad thing is the puppets and the puppeteers are actually very good. So much more could have been done with the raw ingredients, it’s heartbreaking.

Look, I have this really nice mother-in-law who remarried, unfortunately she married a moron who won’t eat pasta or rice because they are foreign and shouts “champion!” whenever he has a pint. To say he has a mental age of 5 is an insult to five-year-olds everywhere (he’s actually 59.) He would love this show.

Monika
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We went to see 'Avenue Q' on 1st September 2007, and sat in seats AA 21 and 20, a very good view in my opinion for the price. Do watch out for a face full of dry ice though, if you don’t think you would like this sit somewhere else, although it is only for a minute.

The show itself was as brilliant as ever, the cast were superb and the laughter was rolling through the night.

A definite must see.

The air conditioning is working fine at the moment as I can see.
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Loved the show (22nd September 2007), as I thought I would, but even my wife (who was reluctantly dragged along) was laughing herself silly by the end of the first song... and continued to do so all evening. The best moments are all in the first act, but by then it has more than been worth the ticket price. I especially loved the "bad Idea Bears."

We bought our tickets from TKTS and paid £27.50, getting M13 to 16 in the stalls. The view was fantastic, the rake allowing all my group to see, but close enough to the action to not miss a thing. Legroom was excellent, so a comfortable night for me... Or at least it would have been if I hadn't had to share my seat with a lady with, shall we say, a fuller figure in the seat next to me. Never mind, I would recommend these seats and say they are worthy of full price, but an absolute steal at half price.
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I am 16, and in my opinion 'Avenue Q' is one of the best shows around at the moment. Great script and very talented cast members. I’m already looking for another day to go and see it!

I first went to see it on Friday 21st September 2007 with a friend. We got our tickets on the day from the TKTS booth in Leicester Square. If you don't mind taking the risk of getting your seats on the day then definitely get them from here. We paid £28.75 each and got fantastic seats in the Royal Circle - C11 and C12. The view was great here; the only downside was the leg room (I have very long legs!). The show itself was brilliant apart from the fact that we had a lot of understudies. They were just as good however, especially Mary Doherty and Simon Gorton.

I went again on Thursday 3rd January 2008. I took another friend as her Christmas present and I got my tickets from the TKTS booth again. I paid £26.25 each this time and got seats in the stalls - L22 and L23. Even better seats than before!

Again the show was brilliant. I still managed to laugh even though I had seen it before and listen to the soundtrack almost everyday! We had new cast members (who had only been doing the show for a month) and were lucky to have all of them - no understudies! They could have been a little louder but otherwise done a great job. Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Mark Goldthorp (Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bear) and Delroy Atkinson (Gary) gave the best performances by far!

 Luckily these were the three we met when we went to Stage Door afterwards. They were very kind and happy to chat, have photos and sign our programmes.

Rochelle
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