For London Theatre Week, some of the shows in the West End were on sale to Londoners. It was a good chance for a day out during a miserable period of wet and cold start to 2026. I headed over to the edge of Soho and Chinatown to watch "The Book of Mormon" at the Prince of Wales theatre, which is located between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. With Ramadan having started in the middle of February and finishing next week, this part of London has some lights to mark the occassion.
"The Book of Mormon" is a story about two young missionaries who embark on a journey to convert followers. The two main characters are two very different boys, and one of them is prone to telling lies while the other wants to do great things but is less than impressed when he finds out that they are joining fellow missionaries in Africa. The play was written by the characters of "South Park", so that type of humour is present throughout the story. It pokes fun of religion, race, culture, politics, and other topics as per the usual style of comedy.
The story and music was entertaining; it's not a complex production with costume and set design. The comedy is a strong point here, though perhaps it is not to everyone's taste. It's probably not one to watch if you are easily offended.
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