This new British musical is sure to be a hit with all ages. This musical took to the stage at this year’s West End Live in the Summer. Now, a concert semi-staged production of Babies is playing at the Lyric Theatre. This show has been in production for three years and has had a smashing debut.
This one act musical and follows nine year eleven students tasked to look after babies, plastic simulator babies, for an entire week. While they discover what kind of parents they would be, these teens discover more about themselves. Friendships are tested, dreams are questioned, and the true meaning of responsibility is discovered.
This heart-wrenching comedy explores what it is to be a young adult and the challenges teenagers face, making mistakes and learning from them. The book by Martha Geelan highlights distinct teen archetypes in the modern world through heart wrenching moments juxtaposed by witty comedic timing. The book is entwined with a stunning pop-rock score composed by Jack Godfrey; it is studded with catchy ear worms that will stay with you for weeks after watching.
The performances were fantastic, they embodied the inherent chaos of being a teenager and how teenagers behave when they are trying to act like adults. I feel like everyone could see both themselves and parts of their own experiences in one or multiple characters. It’s hilarious with points where the audience would break into spontaneous applause.
It feels like a great privilege to see this show while it’s still developing, and I know it will go on to do great things in British musical theatre.