The Rink: Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 1st June 2018 ★★★★★ The Rink, which features a fantastic score from Tony and Olivier Award-Winning John Kander and Fred Ebb and book by Tony Award-Winning Terrence McNally, comes back to make its first London revival in 20 years. This revitalised production is directed by Adam Lenson and... Continue Reading →
Chess: London Coliseum, London Reviewed 30th May ★★★★★ Written in 1984 by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice this production in London's Coliseum marks the first time that Chess has been in the West End since 1986. Chess is set against the background of the Cold War in the late 1970s/early 1980s, in which... Continue Reading →
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 →
Strictly Ballroom the Musical: Piccadilly Theatre, London Reviewed 15th May 2018 ★★★★ Strictly Ballroom the Musical comes full of sequins, sparkle and spectacular dancing from its previous incarnations at West Yorkshire Playhouse and in Toronto in 2017 to take the London’s West End by storm. Directed and choreographed by dance extraordinaire Drew McOnie audiences can be sure of... Continue Reading →
The Tap Pack: The Peacock Theatre, London Reviewed 2nd May 2018 ★★★★ Following on from Australia's hit tap dancing film and stage show 'Tap Dogs' comes The Tap Pack. Inspired by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The Tap Pack mixes timeless style with innovative, energetic tap dancing. This show is a real... Continue Reading →
A new musical named H.R.Haitch is about to hit London's Union Theatre. Before it officially opens I had the chance to find out more from its leading lady Tori Allen-Martin: H.R.Haitch is a new musical. Can you briefly tell us what it is about? H.R.Haitch is about a prince (Bertie) who has lived in anonymity... Continue Reading →
Natalie Weiss Stagey Sunday: Leicester Square Theatre, London Reviewed 22nd April 2018 Wow! Natalie Weiss must forever now be known as the absolute Queen of mash-ups! This one-off concert, the first in two years, from the Broadway star Natalie Weiss was full of belts, riffs and sensational vocals. Natalie, who was most recently Molly in... Continue Reading →
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical: Crazy Coqs,Live at Zedel, London. Reviewed 14th April 2018. ★★★★ Ever wanted to know what it's really like to be in musical theatre? What happens once you're out of theatre school? The audition process? Becoming the leading actor? The ensemble member? Understudy? Or even the unpaid... Continue Reading →
Eva Noblezada: Crazy Coqs, Live at Zedel, London. 6th April 2018 With stunning vocals from the very start, Eva Noblezada, award-winning star of Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, sets the bar high during her intimate evening of songs at the Crazy Coqs Cabaret bar. Eva interspersed the show with witty stories and insights about her early... Continue Reading →
LOVEBITES: White Bear Theatre, London. Reviewed 5th April 2018 ★★★ This is the UK premiere of the critically acclaimed Australian musical LOVEBITES. The production introduces the audience to seven couples as they first fall in 'love'. Questioning where, when and how people fall in love; whether it is something as simple as buying a single... Continue Reading →
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