'Oh My God You Guys' need to hot foot it down to your local theatre to catch this toe-tapping, upbeat musical! It is a real feel-good show with catchy songs, an amazingly talented cast and has the audience grinning from start to finish.
Footloose (UK Tour) – Review
Footloose (UK Tour): Peacock Theatre, London Reviewed 17th September 2017. ★★★ This legendary 80's musical has always been a hit with toe-tapping hits such as 'Footloose', 'Holding Out For a Hero' and 'Let's Hear it for the Boy'. The latest version of the 80's classic which follows main character Ren McCormack as he moves to... Continue Reading →
Rise of ‘Jukebox’ Musicals – personal response.
With Rock of Ages confirmed to be returning in 2018 and the new Tina Turner musical having just been announced to be opening at the Alydwch Theatre in London in Spring 2018 it made me think about the rise in 'jukebox' musicals. There seems to be a fashion at the moment for these style of... Continue Reading →
Hairspray (UK Tour) – Review
Stylish, colourful costumes, fantastic dancing and catchy songs. A hit for all the family!
9 to 5 the Musical – Review
9 to 5 The Musical: Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Reviewed 2nd September 2017. With music by Dolly Parton and a funny plot following three women working '9 to 5' in an office run by an arrogant, sexist boss this is a sure hit with many audiences, most notably women, office workers and fans of... Continue Reading →
Some Lovers – Review
Some Lovers: The Other Palace Reviewed 2nd September 2017 ★★★ Some Lovers is a new musical from Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) and Burt Bacharach (Grammy Award winning pop legend). It is a love story set over 20 years following one couple with just 4 actors. Some Lovers was presented as part of Katy Lipson's 'From... Continue Reading →
Jesus Christ Superstar – Review
Jesus Christ Superstar: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviewed on 31st August 2017 ★★★★★ Having missed last years showing of this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic rock musical I was really excited to see it again for the 2017 revival. Many of the cast have returned to their roles and with choreography by Drew McOnie... Continue Reading →
West End Wilma Awards 2017 – interview
'westendwilma.com is the mother/son blogging venture that has been taking over London’s theatre scene for the last five years, interviewing stars of the stage and reviewing all the latest productions'. This year's West End Wilma awards take place on Friday 3 November, 2pm at London’s Delfont Room (Prince of Wales Theatre). I was lucky... Continue Reading →
STOP the musical (Ed Fringe) – review
STOP the musical: Edinburgh Fringe Reviewed 25th August 2017 ★★★★★ This musical was led by an incredibly talented cast and didn't hold back. It attacked the important subject of mental health. Having suffered from mental health problems personally, this show tackled the issues with conviction and showed that anyone can be affected. The show follows... Continue Reading →
Showstopper! The improvised musical (Ed Fringe) – review
Showstopper! The improvised musical - Edinburgh Fringe Reviewed 24th August 2017 Hilarious, quick paced and filled with talent. This show was fantastic. In fact, my friend who hates musicals actually said she'd go back the next day! The actors and musicians were so talented. Not only did they improvise the plot, songs and movement on... Continue Reading →
Musical Manda 