Heathers: The Other Palace Reviewed 16th June 2018 ★★★★★ Following a hugely successful workshop of Heathers at The Other Palace last summer this brand new production has already been a hit with audience members; selling almost all of the tickets before opening night. This UK premiere features new songs, a refined book and re-imagined staging.... Continue Reading →
The Rink – Review
The Rink: Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 1st June 2018 ★★★★★ The Rink, which features a fantastic score from Tony and Olivier Award-Winning John Kander and Fred Ebb and book by Tony Award-Winning Terrence McNally, comes back to make its first London revival in 20 years. This revitalised production is directed by Adam Lenson and... Continue Reading →
Chess – Review
Chess: London Coliseum, London Reviewed 30th May ★★★★★ Written in 1984 by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice this production in London's Coliseum marks the first time that Chess has been in the West End since 1986. Chess is set against the background of the Cold War in the late 1970s/early 1980s, in which... Continue Reading →
A Little Princess – Review
A Little Princess: Southbank Centre, London Reviewed 28th May 2018 ★★★★★ This was the UK premiere of the musical adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel. With an all-star cast including Amanda Abbington (Sherlock), Danny Mac (Sunset Boulevard), Alexia Khandime (Wicked), Adam J. Bernard (Dreamgirls), Rebecca Trehearn (Showboat) accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert... Continue Reading →
Strictly Ballroom the Musical – Review
Strictly Ballroom the Musical: Piccadilly Theatre, London Reviewed 15th May 2018 ★★★★ Strictly Ballroom the Musical comes full of sequins, sparkle and spectacular dancing from its previous incarnations at West Yorkshire Playhouse and in Toronto in 2017 to take the London’s West End by storm. Directed and choreographed by dance extraordinaire Drew McOnie audiences can be sure of... Continue Reading →
H.R.Haitch – Review
H.R.Haitch: Union Theatre, London Reviewed 14thMay 2018 ★★★ H.R.Haitch is a new British musical about Chelsea, daughter of a pub landlord and a Page 3 model who hates the royal family, who finds out that her boyfriend is a prince. The show is about these two unlikely lovers and the clash of their worlds. Written in... Continue Reading →
Breakin’ Convention 2018
Breakin’ Convention 2018: Sadlers Wells, London Reviewed 7th May 2018 ★★★★ Sadlers Wells was host to the 15th Breakin’ Convention over the May Bank Holiday weekend. This special three-day event celebrates everything hip-hop from dancing to music and even graffiti associated with this ever-growing form of expression. During the weekend, Sadlers Wells organised many fantastic... Continue Reading →
The Tap Pack – Review
The Tap Pack: The Peacock Theatre, London Reviewed 2nd May 2018 ★★★★ Following on from Australia's hit tap dancing film and stage show 'Tap Dogs' comes The Tap Pack. Inspired by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The Tap Pack mixes timeless style with innovative, energetic tap dancing. This show is a real... Continue Reading →
Bat Out of Hell – Review
Bat Out of Hell: Dominion Theatre, London Reviewed 26th April 2018 ★★★ Featuring songs from one of the most iconic and successful albums of all time, Bat Out of Hell, comes this critically acclaimed new musical. The book, music and lyrics are written by Jim Steinman and this visually impressive show is directed by Jay... Continue Reading →
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical – Review
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical: Crazy Coqs,Live at Zedel, London. Reviewed 14th April 2018. ★★★★ Ever wanted to know what it's really like to be in musical theatre? What happens once you're out of theatre school? The audition process? Becoming the leading actor? The ensemble member? Understudy? Or even the unpaid... Continue Reading →
