The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London. 27th May 2023 Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby and The Tender and the Damned, and subsequent film starring Brad Pitt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is in Cornwall and tells the story of a love that defies all odds. Trapped in a body... Continue Reading →
Once On This Island – Review
Once On This Island: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London 20th May 2023 The hit Olivier and Tony Award winning Broadway show, Once On This Island is brought to life at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and sets out to immerse the audience with the colourful, calypso-flavoured retelling of the Little Mermaid fairy tale. Set on a... Continue Reading →
Bonnie & Clyde – Review
Bonnie & Clyde: Garrick Theatre, London 25th March 2023 ★★★★★ After a hugely successful concert version at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and then an almost sold out run at the Arts Theatre, Bonnie & Clyde is now showing at the Garrick Theatre for a limited run. Maintaining most of its original London cast, this new... Continue Reading →
The Great British Bake Off Musical – Review
The Great British Bake Off Musical: Noel Coward Theatre, London 19th March 2023 Following a successful summer run in Cheltenham The Great British Bake Off Musical is now running for a short stint in London's West End. With the recent rise in jukebox musicals and revivals this brand new British Musical is a welcome addition.... Continue Reading →
Blood Brothers (UK Tour) – Review
Blood Brothers (UK Tour): Churchill Theatre, Bromley 28th February 2023 ★★★★★ Blood Brothers has been running in London's West End and touring for almost 40 years and is showing no signs of slowing down. Having played over 10,000 performances in London’s West End for over 24 years Blood Brothers is a firm favourite with theatre goers. The... Continue Reading →
Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical (UK Tour) – Review
Fisherman's Friends: The Musical: Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 21st February 2023 ★★★★★ Fisherman's Friends: The Musical is based on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie. The story follows a group of Cornish fishermen who sing the traditional working songs as they embark on a feel-good voyage through friendship,... Continue Reading →
Sylvia – Review
Sylvia: Old Vic, London 11th February 2023 ★★★★ After debuting in 2018 Sylvia, which tells the story of the lesser known Sylvia Pankhurst and her fight for women's votes, is back at the Old Vic in London. Despite lots of issues with the original production it soon gained many fans who have been waiting patiently... Continue Reading →
Benjamin Rauhala and his West End Besties – Review
Benjamin Rauhala and his West End Besties: Cadogan Hall, London 5th February 2023 Music director and collaborator, Benjamin Rauhala has produced hundreds of sold-out concerts including his own concert series Princess Party. Best known for his fantastic medleys and mash-ups, he has been seen in London supporting Broadway star Jeremy Jordan since 2016 and has... Continue Reading →
Bugsy Malone (UK Tour) – Review
Bugsy Malone; Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 24th January 2023 ★★★★ Bugsy Malone is currently on its first ever UK Tour. Based on the hit 1976 movie by Alan Parker and with eight BAFTA® nominations and three Golden Globe® nominations, this musical is a family favourite. With recognisable songs from Oscar®-winner Paul Williams including ‘My Name is Tallulah', ‘You... Continue Reading →
Mandela – Review
Mandela: Young Vic Theatre, London 13th January 2023 ★★★★ Mandela is a new musical about the life of Nelson Mandela. The production has been written and produced in proud partnership with Nandi Mandela, Luvuyo Madasa and the Mandela family. Mandela is one of the most iconic activist of the 20th Century having fought for equality and freedom from Apartheid... Continue Reading →