The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Southwark Playhouse, London. Reviewed 20th May 2019 ★★★★★ 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 set during the First World War and tells the story of... Continue Reading →
Summer Street – Review
Summer Street: Waterloo East Theatre, London Reviewed 16th May 2019 ★★★ Following four Aussie soap stars who are trying to resurrect their careers, with hilarious and unexpected consequences, this new musical from AJN Productions aims to bring sun, fun and '90s nostalgia to London this summer. Following a stint at Brighton Fringe, Summer Street transfers to... Continue Reading →
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical – Review
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical: Aldwych Theatre, London Reviewed 9th May 2019 ★★★★★ One of the world's best selling artists of all time, Tina Turner is adored by millions. TINA - The Tina Turner Musical tells the story of her life from her humbling beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to her glittering career as... Continue Reading →
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Review
Ain't Misbehavin' : Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 24th April 2019 ★★★★★ Marking Tyrone Huntley's directorial debut Ain't Misbehavin' celebrates the legendary sass musician Fats Waller. Audiences are taken back to the 1920's and the raunchy nightclubs of Manhattan. Featuring choreography by Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse, who also makes her theatrical choreographing debut with this... Continue Reading →
9 to 5 The Musical – Review
9 to 5 The Musical: Savoy Theatre. Reviewed 20th April 2019 ★★★★ Dolly Parton's hit 9 to 5 has been impressing audiences since its movie debut in 1978. Since the 2009 Broadway premiere the musical of the same name it has become a firm favourite. 9 to 5 The Musical tells the story of Doralee,... Continue Reading →
Maggie May – Reviews
Maggie May: Finborough Theatre, London Reviewed 29th March 2019. ★★★★ Fifty-five years after its premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in 1964, Maggie May is playing a strictly limited run at the intimate Finborough Theatre in London. This production marks the 20th Anniversary of the death of Lionel Bart winner of the Ivor Novello Award for... Continue Reading →
Emilia – Review
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 →
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