The hit comedy musical Avenue Q has enjoyed outstanding success and critical acclaim since opening in the West End in 2006. The ongoing sale of theatre tickets has kept the show open for the past four years, and Avenue Q is now playing at Wyndhams Theatre.

The show was originally conceived by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez, and is a puppet show musical inspired by the children’s American television show, Sesame Street. After a successful run off-Broadway, Avenue Q began a Broadway run in July 2003 where it received the Tony Award for Best Musical.

This adult take on Sesame Street parodies a number of characters from the classic children’s show, including Rod and Nicky (based on roommates Bert and Ernie), and the Cookie Monster inspired Trekkie Monster. Unlike Sesame Street, the characters of Avenue Q are all grown-ups struggling with adult themes such as sexuality and the purpose of life, in this highly original comedy.
The story centres upon Princeton, a recent graduate who goes to live in a grimy New York neighbourhood, Avenue Q. There he meets Kate the monster-next-door, closeted homosexual Rod, porn addict Trekkie Monster and Brian, a failed comedian.

The show features catchy songs such as “If you were gay” and “The Internet is for Porn”, with the puppets being controlled by a troupe of highly talented comic actors talking and singing throughout the show.
The cast includes Julie Atherton as Kate Monster, who has played the role since the original West End opening in 2006. Other cast members are Daniel Boys (Any Dream Will Do contestant) as Princeton/Rod and Mark Goldthorp as Trekkie Monster/Nicky.

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