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Review by Adam Richards at Matinée Dog. Attending the matinée performance on Saturday 28 March 2025. Read our full Titanique musical review below:

Copyright: Header Photo – London Production Photography (2025)

A Céline-Soaked Retelling of Titanic… Kinda

There are some nights at the theatre that leave you misty-eyed, clutching your pearls, and reflecting deeply on the human condition. And then there are nights like Titanique—where you laugh so hard your cocktail threatens to shoot out your nose and you swear you just saw Céline Dion reimagine the greatest maritime disaster of all time… through a power ballad and jazz hands.

Titanique is an uproariously campy, splashy, and deeply unserious musical that reimagines James Cameron’s 1997 cinematic epic through the diva-sized lens of Céline Dion herself. Yes, that Céline—Canada’s crown jewel, patron saint of Vegas residencies, and queen of chest-thumping key changes. And let us tell you, she has thoughts about how Titanic really went down.

Star Power: Lauren Drew as Céline Dion

At the helm of this nautical nonsense is the phenomenal Lauren Drew as Céline Dion—and we honestly don’t have enough superlatives. Charisma? Through the roof. Comic timing? Chef’s kiss. But it’s that voice that truly had the audience gasping. Whether she was belting out “All By Myself” or crooning the iconic “My Heart Will Go On,” Drew’s powerhouse vocals were absolutely spine-tingling.

She managed to channel Céline’s legendary vocal flourishes while giving us a uniquely hilarious take on the pop icon, somewhere between drag show parody and divine reincarnation. It’s no exaggeration to say she carries this show like Céline carried the 1990s music industry—boldly and with a rhinestone-encrusted fist.

Cast & Crew Bring the House Down

While Lauren Drew shines in the spotlight, she’s backed by an equally brilliant ensemble. The cast plays multiple roles with whiplash-speed quick changes and comedic precision. The chemistry is electric, the choreography tight, and the sheer joy radiating from the stage is contagious.

Keep an eye out for standout turns from the actors playing Jack and Rose, who straddle the line between earnest romance and gloriously over-the-top melodrama. Even supporting characters like Cal, Ruth, and the iceberg itself (yes, really) get show-stealing moments. It’s a glorious group effort, with the entire ensemble clearly having the time of their lives—and taking the audience along for the ride.

Some standout performances for us have to be Jack (Rob Houchen), Rob plays Jack with a unique charm, vocal perfection and lets just say his paintings well (no spoilers!). Ruth (Stephen Guarino) was a sheer delight to watch comedic timing to perfection and just captivates you! Every single performer in this show is senstational not to forget the Iceberg Bitch, yes we survived thier chilling performances well done Layton Williams, you were born for those heels!

Céline Dion + Titanic + Camp = Perfection

The musical numbers are a delirious mix of Céline’s biggest hits reimagined with jaw-dropping creativity. “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” becomes an operatic lovers’ duel, while “To Love You More” turns into a heart-wrenching farewell with, dare we say, more emotional impact than the original film’s ending.

The design is perfectly tongue-in-cheek—think budget cruise ship meets Vegas nightclub—with glitter, fog, and a healthy disregard for the laws of historical accuracy. The direction leans into the absurdity at every turn, embracing the show’s camp DNA with pride.

Final Verdict: Come for the Céline, Stay for the Chaos

Let’s be honest—if you’re coming to Titanique expecting historical accuracy or somber reflection, you are 100% in the wrong iceberg. But if you want to laugh until your cheeks hurt, relive your ‘90s DVD collection, and bask in the glow of Céline Dion’s fictional backstage commentary, then darling—this ship was made for you.

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Forget lifeboats—get yourself a ticket, grab your besties, and prepare for a voyage you’ll never forget. Céline (and Lauren Drew!) demand it. Book Now!