On April 16, whilst on a school trip to London, a group of students from 2a saw Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre with teacher Balešić-Jović and teacher Mikulec. These are some of their reviews:
“I was simply amazed by this play. We were all excited, but we couldn’t even imagine how phenomenal Hamilton is live. Some were even big fans of Hamilton and knew the lyrics to all the songs. I, on the other hand, had never watched Hamilton, so I didn’t really know what it was about. Therefore, my expectations weren’t very high. Yet the play absolutely blew my mind. The songs, the set design, the acting, the atmosphere… I was speechless.
Hamilton tells a story of the inspiring Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of America, who was an immigrant and still managed to become the first U.S. Treasury Secretary. This play teaches us about trust, the difficulties of balancing power and love, and the importance of passing down stories about people who dedicated their lives to us, to our future.
“And when you’re gone, who remembers your name? / Who keeps your flame? / Who tells your story?”
Even though Hamilton is an American musical portraying the British king, George III, as a ridiculous villain, thus making fun of the British monarchy of that era, the West End’s version is brilliant. The actors were a true force of nature. They were insanely talented; not only did they portray the characters perfectly, but their vocals were also staggering. What is more, they did all the singing and acting without breaking a sweat.
Daniel Boys was incredible as King George III, but I was especially captivated by Bente Mulan as Eliza and Emily-Mae as Angelica. Their vocals were heavenly, and they made me deeply invested in—and inspired by—their characters as they beautifully displayed their selflessness. They reminded me of the importance of genuine female friendships in my life; I saw myself and my best friends in them because they always showed up for each other. There was no competition, no betrayal, just pure love and mutual care.
Hamilton was one of the highlights of our trip, and we all felt changed after leaving the theatre and experiencing one of the best plays in London. This is a play that must be experienced live.”
Tara Kosec, 2a
“On April 16th, 2026, most of my classmates and I visited the Victoria Palace Theatre in London. The show we chose to watch was Hamilton. As a Hamilton fan, I could recite most, if not all, of the dialogue from the musical, so you can imagine my expectations were quite high. Despite that, the whole experience exceeded my expectations by a mile—from the music and choreography to the wonderful cast and their beautiful voices. These actors’ vocal abilities made the whole performance breathtaking. It was a night that neither my classmates nor I will soon forget. The walk back to the hotel felt surreal, and the rest of the night was spent in an awed conversation. So, if you are ever in the London area, I’d wholeheartedly suggest you see Hamilton, even if you aren’t a fan, in the hopes that it’ll blow you away just as much as it did us.”
Nika Aljinović, 2a