2017 was an outstanding year for theatre. I saw 53 shows in all and along the way found some hits and inevitably some misses. The best thing about theatre is that you just don't know what you're going to get. Whilst some shows may sound amazing, they may leave you feeling nothing. Whereas others touch... Continue Reading →
Kinky Boots: Adelphi Theatre, London Reviewed 1st January 2018 ★★★★ Inspired by a true story this musical tells the tale of Price and Son's shoe making factory. With the factory facing closure can Charlie Price diversify and find a way of saving the factory, and its workers? Enter Lola and her Angels. Sexy, feisty and... Continue Reading →
Hair The Musical 50th Anniversary: The Vaults, London Reviewed 16th December 2017 ★★★★ This stunning production transferring from a successful run at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester is designed to fully immerse the audience from the get go. All aspects of the intimate theatre have been transformed from the quirky bar area to the auditorium.... Continue Reading →
La Soirée: Aldwych Theatre, London. Reviewed 4th December 2017 ★★★ La Soirée prides itself on being a theatrical phenomenon. Mixing cabaret, circus acts, burlesque and contemporary variety acts. This production which takes place in a traditional theatre rather than a big top is designed to inspire, amaze and entertain. This is certainly not a show... Continue Reading →
Five Guys Named Moe: Marble Arch Theatre, London Reviewed 26th October 2017 ★★★★ With hits from Louis Jordan, this fun musical takes you back in time to the 1940's and 50's. The pop-up theatre plays homage to a feel good jazz club. This feel good musical will certainly get your toes tapping, hands clapping and... Continue Reading →
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 →
'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.
Stylish, colourful costumes, fantastic dancing and catchy songs. A hit for all the family!
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 →
Wicked's fanbase is huge and cast changes at this show are immense. There were 21 cast members leaving last night and so the audience were on fire! I hadn't actually seen this cast but was really excited to see Suzie Mathers, Idriss Kargbo and Willemijn Verkaik. As usual the show was almost sold out and... Continue Reading →
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