Aspects of Love

What is Aspects of Love about?

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love is a through-sung musical that explores the complexity of love across generations. Set in France and Italy between 1947 and 1964, the story follows the intertwining relationships of an actress, a young student, his uncle, and the women who love them. The score includes the iconic Love Changes Everything, which became a worldwide hit, alongside some of Lloyd Webber's most sophisticated and emotionally nuanced music.

Why see Aspects of Love?

This is Lloyd Webber at his most mature and emotionally complex. Unlike his bigger spectacles, Aspects of Love is an intimate chamber musical that examines how love transforms, deceives, and endures across time. The score rewards repeated listening, and the live performance reveals layers that recordings cannot capture. Love Changes Everything is one of the greatest opening numbers in musical theatre, and the show's exploration of messy, complicated human relationships feels refreshingly honest.

Practical information for visitors

Aspects of Love plays periodically in the West End and on tour. Check current listings for venue and dates. The show deals with adult themes of love, infidelity, and desire, and is best suited for older teenagers and adults. Running time is approximately two hours and thirty minutes including an interval.

Similar shows you might enjoy

For more Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera offers grander romance, while Jesus Christ Superstar showcases his rock opera roots. For intimate relationship drama set to music, explore Stephen Sondheim productions across London's theatres.