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Ain't too Proud the Musical - The Life and Times of The Temptations

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Booking from
Friday, 31 March 2023

Booking until
Sunday, 17 September 2023

Running time
2 hours 40 minute (incl. interval)

Performance Times

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Ain't too Proud the Musical

If we wanted to list all the accolades and awards won by The Temptations during their awesome sixty year singing career, it’d take all night. The group has won multiple Grammy awards, including the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement award and entering the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. They took a rightful place in the USA National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2018. They’ve won more than 50 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards. They’ve been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In 1994 they had their own star added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in LA and the same in 2019, in the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame in Harlem, New York. And they’re still touring, shortly touring the UK and Europe to celebrate their 60th anniversary. There’s even a new album out. This brilliant Broadway hit musical tells their story. AIN’T TOO PROUD - The Life and Times of The Temptations reveals the group’s trials and tribulations, the joys and the highs. It shows us the political and personal problems that almost finished them off. It does it all accompanied by a string of soul music classics that’ll bring back beautiful memories for some, and reveal the band’s genius for the first time to others. Remarkable.

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Fantastic show
Brilliant show I can’t believe it is ending. The singers were amazing and so was the story telling production. I wanted to go again but the show end today ?
TRACEY, 17 Sep 2023
Best night out
Great seats first ever theater experience
Don, 16 Sep 2023
Fab
Great music and storytelling the actors/singers were fantastic great enthusiasm. Loved it.
Kathleen, 15 Sep 2023
Great show.
Excellent atmosphere and value for money. An informative and entertaining show.
Gary, 15 Sep 2023
FANTASTIC SINGING AND ACTING
Superb acting with a very powerful storyline well told. Voices were unbelievable and top class
Simon, 14 Sep 2023
Iconic music, fabulous acting
This show is genuinely phenomenal, the portrayals of each character was done with full consideration of the lives of those they were playing each story within the larger story was so well done. Along with exceptional vocal skills and dancing. Such an enjoyable atmosphere with the added sad moments. Perfect story telling
Emily, 13 Sep 2023
It’s a must see
Brilliant music, Actors were so good and an emotional storyline
Debbie, 10 Sep 2023
Awesome show brilliant actors
This is a must see for anyone who loves music , especially Motown. All the performers were brilliant and put their heart and soul into it -LOVED it
Kerry, 10 Sep 2023
Worth seeing
Very good acting and singing
Jacqueline, 10 Sep 2023
Temptations
Temptations the show tells the history of the group .like any family there are the rows the falling outs the blagk sheep in the group the drug taking the alcoloism .THe group changes as the yrs pass .5 original members escalate to 27 now.you get snippits of the magical performances of my girl get ready papa was a rolling stone and 3rd septemeber.its a shame these were not preformed in their entirity but the history narrative took the time from joining motown to interacting with the supremes to polital issues like race relations in usa to becoming no1 rthym and blues record sellers to the fine tuning of the dance moves to the deaths of all members ending with otis williams.
Andrew, 09 Sep 2023
Excellent, must see. Wish it could be extended.
I thought it was wonderful. The cadt were astounding. Wish it could be extended.
Sonia, 09 Sep 2023
Everything was excellent
Excellent,great show
PATRICK, 09 Sep 2023
Motown relived
The show was brilliant, such energy, terrific songs. Only complaint was that Dave's sound/volume was a tad too loud.
Lesley, 08 Sep 2023
The best Temptations
This is one of the best musicals I’ve been to, the story, singing and music, all to some of Motown’s greatest songs , At the end the whole theatre was standing , can’t believe it’s having such a short run
Leslie, 08 Sep 2023
Fab-u-lous
Black version of Jersey Boys
Janet, 07 Sep 2023
Back to my youth
I loved the show. The songs, music and singers are fabulous. Took me right back to my teenage years. I would recommend it highly. Such a shame it is closing soon.
Lynette, 06 Sep 2023
Tempted.....
If your looking for a top musical with thumping songs, great dance routines and a story line that chuggs along at a fast pace, then this is a musical for you.
John, 04 Sep 2023
Loved it!
The music took me through an nostalgic emotional journey! Loved every minute of it!!
Michael, 03 Sep 2023
Good show
A feel good show with a good story
Tina, 03 Sep 2023
Fantastic!!
What a great show, really tells the story with great acting and singing.
Peter, 03 Sep 2023
Amazing performances
Great performances, and songs. Some powerful voices. From the seats we had there was nothing not to like.
Antonia, 03 Sep 2023
A vibrant entertaining show
A wonderful performance from all the cast. Great music!!
Rocky, 02 Sep 2023
Spectacular authentic soul musical
Wonderfull authentic soul music and singing musical extravaganza. Excellent theatre. Plenty of leg room. Plenty of emenities close to venue for a pre theatre dinner.
Keith, 31 Aug 2023
Fantastic
Excellent performaces by all the cast and brilliant vocals
Linda, 30 Aug 2023
Fantastic
It took me back to my teenage years.
Adele, 29 Aug 2023
Must see
Music fantastic and all were very good singers
Donna, 26 Aug 2023
.Brilliant voices
I especially liked the wonderful vocals of the actors If you appreciate good singing this is the one to see
maxine, 26 Aug 2023
Nostalgic walk down memory lane
You have to Love Motown music to enjoy the array of Musical hits
Nicola, 24 Aug 2023
Best music EVER
Good to see the story and hear proper music
Lizzie, 23 Aug 2023
Brilliant
What a fantastic show the cast and the story was excellent
Kevin, 22 Aug 2023
Temptations at their best
From the first five minutes my wife (Temptations tragic) were absolutely blown away by the music and story. Eadily the best musical I have ever seen. The cast where suberb and the songs gave us goosebumps!! A bit thumbs up to the cast & orchestra.
MARTIN, 21 Aug 2023
Temptations Review
Range of music a little disappointing but performances first class
Peter, 21 Aug 2023
Must see
Great show. Highly recommended
MARK, 21 Aug 2023
Absolutely fantastic
I have been to loads of shows and this is by far the best. There is little bit of swearing but it wasn't offensive. Will definitely go again.
Beverley, 19 Aug 2023
Great show! Well worth seeing!
Definitely worth seeing! The acting and singing and costumes were fabulous!
paul, 19 Aug 2023
Tremendous Temptations - what a treat
I’m not a fan of musicals but like stories based on groups and singers. This was outstanding ! The energy and enthusiasm from the whole cast was outstanding and consistent. The singing was unbelievable - superb. It was also quite emotional in parts. Totally recommend .
Maeve, 18 Aug 2023
Just fabulous.
Nothing not to like, very loud, wanted to sing an an dance, my son came but late just loved it. Powerful voice a few of them. Smooth dancing. Knew most of songs que for toilets half time soo long.!
Debbie, 18 Aug 2023
Great evening!
Really good show overall. Tried to achieve a balance between music and story and perhaps could have had a little more focus on the music than the story rather than having most songs punctuated by narrative. But great evening nonetheless.
Dilip, 16 Aug 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed the show
Enjoyed it so much that I’ve seen it twice!!!
Sharon, 15 Aug 2023
Was really well illustrated and let you see the whole story through others eyes
This show was brilliant And seats were upgraded we sat in D
christine, 13 Aug 2023
Was just wonderful. People love listening to these performers. But have no idea the toll that took. So good to to know.
Theatre fab, comfortable,staff first class.
Connie, 12 Aug 2023
Wonderful
The songs, the singers/dancers, the musicians... everybody has been absolutely amazing. Congratulations to all the team.
Jose Maria, 11 Aug 2023
A Must See!
This show was amazing. The performers and orchestra put on a wonderful show . The singing was incredible and the front row seats made you feel as though they were singing just to you! It was two and a half hours of pure pleasure and I couldn’t wait to get up at the end and sing and dance along. Well done to everyone involved in this production, you worked your socks off tonight!
Joanne, 11 Aug 2023
Amazing!
I know nothing about The Temptations but this show was stunning. The Story. The songs. The amazing performers. 10 out of 10
Amy, 11 Aug 2023
Fantastic Show
Most fantastic show. Excellent music and dancing. Throughly enjoyable show. Would recommend it definately.
Serena, 08 Aug 2023
Interesting story, brilliant show
I don’t really know much of the story behind the Temptations, it was interesting to learn. The story was well told, the acting was excellent and of course, the music was brilliant! Great entertainment.
Gary, 07 Aug 2023
Good afternoon out.
Very good and not too expensive.
Gillian, 06 Aug 2023
Fabulous
Thoroughly enjoyed this show, the temptations were a bit before my era but of course I knew most of the songs , definitely one to go and watch !
Jane, 06 Aug 2023
Must see!
Great show. Very talented cast and great storyline. Singing and dancing superb!
Jackie, 05 Aug 2023
Must See
A fantastic emotional and uplifting experience. Left the theatre on a high.
Pasquale, 04 Aug 2023
You will not be disappointed
Excellent story line along with the music and the energetic actors, from start to finish very professional.
Melvyn, 03 Aug 2023
Just excellent
Booked last minute, well worth it. Recommend to all great music, acting and great singing.
Lewis, 29 Jul 2023
Fantastic show
The show was fantastic. Brilliant singers, music and story. Came out feeling uplifted and thoroughly entertained. Would highly recommend it.
Betty, 29 Jul 2023
Fantastic Motown Music and Storyline
Excellent show with fantastic songs from the motown era. Storyline a tribute to the trials and tribulations of the music industry and the groups dynamics
Michael, 28 Jul 2023
Ain’t too proud… to boast
An amazing night of music, and acting from start to finish. The cast are energetic, engaging, and fantastic singers. I would, and will go and see it again. A massive thank you to the entire cast.
Colin, 27 Jul 2023
Brilliant
Brilliant from start to finish. W2 & W3 stalls advertised as restricted view but our view was perfect.
Elaine, 26 Jul 2023
WOW!!! what a FAB-U-LOUS SHOW.
This show was excellent , talk about a show stopper, simply brilliant and one of the best shows we have seen in london, the theatre is so beautiful, very well organised too, wonderful staff, loved every minute of it.
COQUETTE, 24 Jul 2023
Excellent
Great show perfect for motown musical lovers.would go and see it again.
Alexandra, 23 Jul 2023
The story telling was excellent, as this allowed the audience to understand the theme and enjoy the show st the same time.
I absolutely loved the show. I've followed all the motown artists since I was a child and especially admire Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson because of the fantastic relationship they created with each other and all the other black artists that they promoted and worked with. These motown groups and singers are and were exceptional human beings, and I will forever love all of them. I also love the fact, that the performing artists portrays their roles beautifully. Thank you.
Lorna, 21 Jul 2023
Foot tapping singalong show !
Everyone knows these songs - go and watch this and singalong & tap your feet
Kevin, 21 Jul 2023
Brilliant
This was the best show I have ever seen
Nola, 21 Jul 2023
Absolutely loved it
Fantastic music and very good at delivering the story of The Temps. Nothing I didn’t like about the whole experience.
Sherry, 18 Jul 2023
Highly recommend!
This Show was amazing ..a Story told in such an immersive way from start to finish. The talent of all the Performers was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rita, 17 Jul 2023
History of the Temptations
Rollercoaster ride through the lifes and history of the Temptations. Songs and performances are great.
Lisette, 16 Jul 2023
A must see
It was an amazing performance all round from the singers, actors, background and orchestra.
Sylvia, 16 Jul 2023
Top class
Fantastic music, singing, dancing and acting
Nigel, 15 Jul 2023
Energetic, enjoyable
The musical was so much fun, brought back many childhood memories. Even had me crying in the stands, such a beautiful and emotional story with lots of laughs. Definitely a must see and will be going to watch again with my daughter’s. Could do with a little less foul language but it was authentic.
Sonia, 15 Jul 2023
Uplifting
Such energy . The orchestra were superb . Any seating area is good
mary, 15 Jul 2023
Top of the pile
Thought this show was really great! Cannot recommend it highly enough. Very slick, great music and good story.
Elizabeth, 14 Jul 2023
Must See
Absolutely class music/story/dancing this show had everything
Michael, 14 Jul 2023
Fantastic
Absolutely brilliant show and even better if you like this sort of music
David, 13 Jul 2023
Must see
An exciting polished and at times emotional performance from talented performers and live musicians. Don't think twice. Just Go and see it.
Elaine, 11 Jul 2023
What a show!!
Went to see this today... 7th July. What a great show. The music, the story, the dancing, EVERYTHING. Never been to the Prince Edward Theatre before and I must say, its lovely. The whole experience from start to finish was first class.
Neil, 09 Jul 2023
Brilliant
What a great show and the cast and musicians were superb
Mike, 08 Jul 2023
Excellent musical
A must see for music lovers especially tamla fans
Jacqueline, 07 Jul 2023
Thoroughly enjoyable
An excellent story told through music and narrative Brilliant portrayal and choreography
Christine, 06 Jul 2023
Exciting, amazing, fantastic
The show was absolutely fantastic. The boys are amazing. The singing, the dances just swinning exciting. I espectated a bit more from the staging. But I would recommend it to anyone.
Margreet, 06 Jul 2023
Ain’t too proud musical
Really enjoyable show in a beautiful theatre. You will not regret going to watch this show. Very entertaining.
Stephen, 06 Jul 2023
Memories
Singing was brilliant. Sang the songs as if were temptations
linda, 05 Jul 2023
Must see
Absolutely fantastic show… I knew it’ll be good but exceeded all my expectations.
Carol, 04 Jul 2023
magical !
what a great show , giving the history into the History makers. Superb voices and dancing, they should be a band in their right !!
TERRY, 02 Jul 2023
Amazing
Beautiful show and amazing voices
Laura, 02 Jul 2023
The true, heartbreaking story of The Temptations!
I have grown up with the music of The Temptations, but I learned a lot about their history. When you are young, you don’t realise the politics, and hard work and sacrifice that go on to make a band so-o successful as “The Temps.” It was their lives laid bare, in an excellently crafted piece of musical theatre. I hope it will run and run. It was thoroughly entertaining, and I look forward to seeing it again in the future. I will definitely recommend it to all my theatre loving friends. An absolute joy!
Patricia, 29 Jun 2023
Lighting very good costumes looked fantastic
I found that the show was informative some of the story I did not know I listen to the temptation as a young person
Noelina, 26 Jun 2023
Loved It!
Great show, great music, what's not to love!
Alison, 26 Jun 2023
If you like Motown you will love this.
Excellent show in a great theater in the heart of London. You should try and get there early as London is crazy busy at times and if you do you can have a beer and order a half-time refreshment. The staff were accommodating and professional. The show was a narrated chronology of the Temptations which I am sure most fans would love but the storyline will not blow you away. Still, good entertainment and the songs are great.
Alistair, 26 Jun 2023
Brilliant
Loved it from the very first second to the end
Tracy, 25 Jun 2023
Brilliant show
Brilliant show music was great really enjoyed it would definitely recommend to go see the show had a great night.
Maria, 24 Jun 2023
tears to my eys
fantastic from start to finish, rollercoaster of emotion, cannot say more than a must see show.
ROBERT, 23 Jun 2023
Loved it
Fabulous show music, acting, loved it
Paul, 17 Jun 2023
Awesome show
It was entertaining and lively. Good seats.
Barbara, 15 Jun 2023
Wow!
Engaging from start to finis. Unbelievable voices. Would go again in a heartbeat
Karen, 10 Jun 2023
Outstanding
What a show, the most talented cast. The best story and I cannot wait to come again
lashanna, 10 Jun 2023
Great voices and harmonies - powerful
Fabulous show if you love Motown. Throughly enjoyed it. Great bar for interval and friendly staff. Local for good eateries and pubs after the show
Carolyn, 05 Jun 2023
An’t to proud
Excellent but would have like to sing along at the end
Colin, 03 Jun 2023
Really Great Show
Great songs, vocals and acting. Really energetic cast. Absolutely brilliant
Dave, 02 Jun 2023
Must see
Excellent show, great singing acting dancing, would recomend.
Jennifer, 02 Jun 2023
Classic Motown!
If you are a fan of the Motown era and The Temptations, this narrated musical gives a great insight into their rise to fame, personal struggles and the demise of some past members. Great classic Motown songs to sing-along and leave with a smile on your face. A lovely, bright, feel good production.
Angelica, 02 Jun 2023
Show Stopper
The effort that those men & ladies put into the show was unbelievable. Loved every minute of the show.
PAUL, 19 May 2023
Good story, great music, all action performances
The story of the Temptations, covering the rise of 60's+ music in particular Tamla Motown, combined great singing and dancing with superb band music. Nostalgia for those young at the time yet relevant to all age groups.
Peter, 14 May 2023