Emilia: Vaudeville Theatre, London Reviewed 14th March 2019 (preview performance). ★★★★ Over 400 years ago Emilia Bassano wanted her voice to be heard. It wasn't. Now 400 years later it is finally being told. Having been a success at The Globe in 2018 Emilia has transferred to the West End's Vaudeville Theatre for a... Continue Reading →
Waitress – Review
Waitress: Adelphi Theatre, London Reviewed 20th February 2019 (preview performance). ★★★★ One of the most highly anticipated modern Broadway hits to cross the pond Waitress is based upon the 2007 film of the same name and tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress in an abusive relationship with her husband Earl. When Jenna unexpectedly... Continue Reading →
Mamma Mia – Review
Mamma Mia: Novello Theatre, London Reviewed 6th March 2019 ★★★ Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvæus' musical Mamma Mia has been enjoyed by audiences for 20 years making it one of the West End's longest running musicals. Featuring well known ABBA hits such as 'Dancing Queen', 'SOS', 'Gimme, Gimme, Gimme', 'Mamma Mia' and 'Thank You For The... Continue Reading →
Come From Away – Review
Come From Away: Phoenix Theatre, London Reviewed 23rd February 2019 ★★★★★ Broadway's breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and directed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley tells the remarkable true story of true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. The... Continue Reading →
Cirque Éloize ‘Hotel’ – Reviews
Cirque Éloize 'Hotel': Peacock Theatre, London Reviewed 22nd February 2019 ★★★★ Contemporary Canadian circus Cirque Éloize are celebrating their 25th birthday this year with the UK Premiere of their new show Hotel. Set in an Art Deco hotel audiences are set to be wowed by 12 acrobats and musicians who perform physical feats and dazzling tricks... Continue Reading →
Leave to Remain – Review
Leave to Remain: Lyric Hammersmith, London Reviewed 11th February 2019 ★★★★★ Leave to Remain is definitely not about Brexit but in fact is a brand new musical by Matt Jones told through music, movement and drama featuring original new songs by Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke. Telling a modern love story it focuses on a young gay... Continue Reading →
Aspects of Love – Review
Aspects of Love: Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 2nd February 2019 ★★★ Following its acclaimed première at Manchester’s award-winning Hope Mill Theatre, Jonathan O’Boyle’s brand-new revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Aspects of Love is currently playing at the Southwark Playhouse for a strictly limited season. Aspects of Love is billed to be a 'sweeping,... Continue Reading →
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Cast of 2019 review
Everybody's Talking About Jamie: Apollo Theatre, London Reviewed 28th January 2019 ★★★★★ Everybody's Talking About Jamie is the smash hit taking over the West End. Telling the story of Jamie New, based upon Jamie Campbell, who wants to be a drag queen and wear a dress to his prom it tackles many issues in an... Continue Reading →
Six – 2019 Review
Six: Arts Theatre, London 26th January 2019 ★★★★★ Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow's thrilling musical Six is back at the Arts Theatre and set to take over the world! Starting off as a university show written for the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017, Six is a pop-concert style musical where each of Henry VIII's wives... Continue Reading →
Company – Review
Company: Gielgud Theatre, London Reviewed 21st January 2019 ★★★★ The hit Broadway show, Company has been reimagined by Marianne Elliott in this new, gender-swapped version of the iconic production. Having quickly receiving outstanding reviews from critics and audiences alike, Company tells the story of Bobbie, who is inundated with questions from her friends at her 35th birthday party. Why isn't she married?... Continue Reading →
