Once On This Island: Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 15th August 2019 ★★★★★ Bringing the hit Olivier and Tony Award winning Broadway show, Once On This Island, to the UK the acclaimed British Theatre Academy sets out to immerse the audience with the colourful, calypso-flavoured retelling of the Little Mermaid fairy tale. Set on a... Continue Reading →
Little Miss Sunshine (UK Tour) – Review
Little Miss Sunshine (UK Tour): Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Reviewed 31st July 2019 ★★★ Based on from the Oscar-winning hit film Little Miss Sunshine this European Premiere musical, written by Tony-Award-winners James Lapine and William Finn, follows the unconventional Hoover family as they travel the 800-mile trip from New Mexico to California for young Olive to compete in... Continue Reading →
The Show Must Go On…
The Show Must Go On.... The old saying 'the show must go on' seems to have been taken literally as Toby Marlow, co-writer of Six, stepped into the role of Catherine Parr at the 28th July 2019 show. Due to sickness, injuries and cast holidays the co-writer stepped up and took to the stage... Continue Reading →
Jesus Christ Superstar – Review
Jesus Christ Superstar: Barbican Theatre, London Reviewed 27th July 2019 ★★★★★ Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's cult hit Jesus Christ Superstar won the hearts of a new audience in 2016 with its innovative and fresh production at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Nominated for 6 Olivier Awards and winning 'Best Musical Revival'... Continue Reading →
The View Upstairs – Review
The View Upstairs: Soho Theatre, London Reviewed 25th July 2019 ★★★★★ Inspired by the true story of the 1973 arson attack which was the largest single attack against the LGBTQ+ community until the Pulse Nightclub shootings in Florida in 2016, The View Upstairs is a musical about 'friendship, community, how far we’ve come and how... Continue Reading →
The Illusionists – Review
The Illusionists: Shaftesbury Theatre, London Reviewed 15th July 2019 ★★★★ Having smashed box office records around the world this mind blowing show is back in London on its latest World Tour. The Illusionists features seven of the worlds most incredible illusionists: James More, Enzo Weyne, Yu Ho-Jin, Adam Trent, Chris Cox, Paul Dabek and... Continue Reading →
FIVER – Review
FIVER : Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 4th July 2019 (preview performance) ★★★★ Fiver is a brand new British musical by Alex Jame Ellison and Tom Lees. Following the story of a five pound note as it passes through the hands and pockets of Londoners, this new musical is certainly a novel idea and has some... Continue Reading →
On Your Feet! – Review
On Your Feet!: London Coliseum, London Reviewed 27th June 2019 ★★★★★ Direct from Broadway, On Your Feet! is the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Inspired by the true love story of Emilio and Gloria, On Your Feet! charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, to the streets of Miami and finally to international... Continue Reading →
Bare: A Pop Opera – Review
Bare: A Pop Opera: The Vaults, London Reviewed 26th June 2019 ★★★ Bare: A Pop Opera, the coming-of-age rock musical is coming back to London for a short run at the iconic Vaults. The story follows a group of Catholic boarding school students as they grapple with issues of sexuality, sex, drugs, identify and the... Continue Reading →
Rock of Ages (UK Tour) – Review
Rock of Ages (UK Tour): Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Reviewed 24th June 2019 ★★★★ The hit musical comedy has been taking the UK theatres by storm in the ultimate 80s rock'n'roll musical. Rock of Ages is an LA love story complete with over 25 classic rock anthems including Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The... Continue Reading →
