The Toxic Avenger: Arts Theatre, London Reviewed 21st October 2017. ★★★★★ The Toxic Avenger, written by Joe DiPetro and David Bryan, the Tony Award-winning team behind the hit West End musical 'Memphis', follows an unlikely hero, Toxie. A mutant freak who is out to save New Jersey and win the heart of his love, Sarah... Continue Reading →
The Masters of Mystery – Review
The Masters of Mystery: Marlowe Studio, Canterbury. Reviewed 20th October 2017. ★★★ This original musical from Jenna Donnelly and Ethan Lewis Maltby, directed by Jessica Beck is part of the 2017 Canterbury Festival in Kent. The story is set in 1926, in a town plagued by mysterious figures and missing women. Lock and Doc are the... Continue Reading →
9 to 5 The Musical (GDS) – Review
9 to 5 The Musical: Central Theatre, Chatham Reviewed 11th October 2017. 9 to 5 The Musical is the hit musical written by Dolly Parton that centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist boss. This hilarious comedy features original numbers from Dolly Parton and is sure to get everyone laughing in their... Continue Reading →
Flashdance The Musical (UK Tour) -Review
Flashdance The Musical (UK Tour): New Wimbledon Theatre, London Reviewed 7th October 2017 ★★★★ Flashdance is the iconic 1980's film telling the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night. She dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer. However romance complicates her ambitions.... Continue Reading →
35mm: A Musical Exhibition: Review
35mm: A Musical Exhibition: The Other Palace, London. Reviewed 30th September 2017. ★★★ This interesting show with music from Award-winning composer Ryan Scott Oliver is inspired by Broadway photographer Matthew Murphy. Each photograph tells a story and is coupled with a variety of songs ranging from acapella pieces to rock songs. Whilst there is no... Continue Reading →
Legally Blonde (UK Tour) – Review
'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 →
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