Pippin: Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed on 10th March. ★★★ Pippin, the multi-Tony Award winning musical by Grammy and Academy recipient Stephen Schwartz tells the story of one man’s journey to find himself, his place and purpose in life. Originally directed by Bob Fosse, it still is reminiscent of his modern, contemporary direction. This latest production... Continue Reading →
Tango After Dark – Review
Tango After Dark: Peacock Theatre, London Reviewed 7th March 2018 ★★★★★ Sensual, seductive and stylish, Tango After Dark makes its world premiere in London. It features Tango superstar German Cornejo who leads 10 of the world's best Argentinean dancers. Accompanying them are two superb singers and seven musicians playing authentic tango music composed by Astor... Continue Reading →
Beats on Pointe: Review
Beats on Pointe: Peacock Theatre, London Reviewed 23rd February 2018 ★★★★★ This production certainly is 'on point' in all aspects! Innovative, passionate and full of energy. Fresh to the UK, the Australian dance company 'Masters of Choreography' have brought their latest show Beats on Pointe to London for a limited run at The Peacock Theatre.... Continue Reading →
A Night at the Oscars: Review
A Night at the Oscars: Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London Reviewed 17th February 2018 ★★★★ A Night at the Oscars tells of the Golden Age of Hollywood through song, dance and stories! With music from Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, Kern, Arlen, Bernstein, Mercer, Mancini, Hamlisch and more it compresses forty years of Oscar-mania into two-hours... Continue Reading →
Carmen 1808: Review
Carmen 1808: Union Theatre, London Reviewed 13th February 2018 ★★★★★ Fresh, pacy and exciting. This new musical adaptation Bizet’s opera 'Carmen' by Phil Willmott is inspired by the fight for the Catalan independence and the true events of the 3rd May 1808. In this production the audience are taken back to 1808 and follow the... Continue Reading →
The Grinning Man: Review
The Grinning Man: Trafalgar Studios, London Reviewed 10th February 2018 ★★★★ This is theatrical storytelling at its best. This gloriously dark new musical with comic twist is fresh from a highly successful premiere at Bristol Old Vic, new musical The Grinning Man is a magical reimagining of the classic novel by Victor Hugo (Les Misérables).... Continue Reading →
Eugenius: Review
Eugenius: The Other Palace Reviewed 3rd February 2018 ★★★★ Feel-good, fresh and funny - this brand new British musical is firmly fixed in the 80's and makes no apologies for this. Its uptempo and catchy songs, written by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins, fit the show completely and certainly have the audience chanting 'Go Eugenius,... Continue Reading →
Six the Musical 2017/2018 – Review
Six the Musical: Arts Theatre, London Reviewed 22nd January 2018 ★★★★★ This brand new musical which started life with the Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 tells the story of King Henry VIII's wives. From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII sing their way out... Continue Reading →
42nd Street: Review
42nd Street: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London Reviewed 17th January 2018 ★★★★★ This musical like no other has the West End's largest cast and a host of iconic songs including '42nd Street', 'We’re In the Money', 'Lullaby of Broadway', 'Shuffle Off To Buffalo', and 'I Only Have Eyes For You'. It tells the story of a... Continue Reading →
Thriller Live: Review
Thriller Live: Lyric Theatre, London Reviewed on 14th January 2018 ★★ Thriller Live, now in its record breaking 10th year, is a show stopping concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. The show is designed to take the audience on a journey celebrating Michael Jackson's 45 year musical history. Expect to experience... Continue Reading →
