Lizzie the Musical: Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London 27th October 2023 ★★★★ Lizzie the Musical is a perfect show for fans of true-crime, horror and musicals. It explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts. The... Continue Reading →
The Little Big Things – Review
The Little Big Things: Soho Place, London 16th September 2023 ★★★★★ The Little Big Things is a brand new musical based the true story of Henry Fraser, a rugby player who was paralysed in a diving accident at just 17-years old. The story is emotional, inspirational and uplifting; a true rollercoaster of emotions. This new... Continue Reading →
Ride: A New Musical – Review
Ride: A New Musical: Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London 22nd July 2023 ★★★★★ After an amazing, award winning run at London's Charing Cross Theatre and most recently Leicester Curve, Ride: A New Musical is cycling through London and stopping at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant. It’s 1894 and Annie Londonderry has a wager to settle: can a... Continue Reading →
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Review
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 →
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 →
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 →
From Here to Eternity – Review
From Here to Eternity: Charing Cross Theatre, London 8th November 2022 ★★★ Tim Rice's epic musical From Here to Eternity returns to London for the first time in eight years in this exciting new production at London's Charing Cross Theatre. Featuring a gripping tale of illicit love and army life, From Here to Eternity is... Continue Reading →
