A Little Princess: Southbank Centre, London Reviewed 28th May 2018 ★★★★★ This was the UK premiere of the musical adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel. With an all-star cast including Amanda Abbington (Sherlock), Danny Mac (Sunset Boulevard), Alexia Khandime (Wicked), Adam J. Bernard (Dreamgirls), Rebecca Trehearn (Showboat) accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert... Continue Reading →
Cirque Berserk: Churchill Theatre, Bromley Reviewed 28th March 2018 ★★★★ Now in its fifth year Cirque Berserk continues to stun audiences due to its jaw-dropping acts which are designed especially for the theatre. Combining a mixture of circus acts including jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and daredevil stuntmen this is a true spectacle. This new and... Continue Reading →
January has been a hugely busy start to the year. I have seen 9 shows altogether, 3 of these at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley which is quickly becoming my most frequently visited theatre. I've been lucky enough to be invited to review 5 shows this month in addition to the 4 that I had already... Continue Reading →
42nd Street: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London Reviewed 17th January 2018 ★★★★★ This musical like no other has the West End's largest cast and a host of iconic songs including '42nd Street', 'We’re In the Money', 'Lullaby of Broadway', 'Shuffle Off To Buffalo', and 'I Only Have Eyes For You'. It tells the story of a... Continue Reading →
OVO, Cirque du Soleil: Royal Albert Hall. Reviewed on the 10th January 2018 ★★★★ Cirque du Soleil returns to the majestic Royal Albert Hall to kickstart 2018 with its show, OVO! Never seen before in the UK, this stunning show is a rush of energy and movement featuring many of Cirque du Soleil’s mind-blowing signature acts. The audience are... Continue Reading →
The Sound of Music, UK Tour: Churchill Theatre, Bromley. Reviewed 9th January 2018. ★★★★ One of the most celebrated and well-loved musicals of all time returns to the stage in 2018. The Sound of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings in search of happiness, to their exciting escape to... Continue Reading →
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 →
Big Fish the Musical: The Other Palace, London. Reviewed 23rd December 2017 ★★★ Based on the hit novel by Daniel Wallis and the movie by John August this musical adaptation by John August and Andrew Lippa tells of Edward Bloom's extraordinary life through his imaginative stories to his son. About to become a dad himself... 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 →
'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.
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