Beats on Pointe: Peacock Theatre, London Reviewed 23rd February 2018 ★★★★★ This production certainly is 'on point' in all aspects! Innovative, passionate and full of energy. Fresh to the UK, the Australian dance company 'Masters of Choreography' have brought their latest show Beats on Pointe to London for a limited run at The Peacock Theatre.... Continue Reading →
The Grinning Man: Trafalgar Studios, London Reviewed 10th February 2018 ★★★★ This is theatrical storytelling at its best. This gloriously dark new musical with comic twist is fresh from a highly successful premiere at Bristol Old Vic, new musical The Grinning Man is a magical reimagining of the classic novel by Victor Hugo (Les Misérables).... Continue Reading →
Think of England: Vault Festival, London Reviewed 7th February 2018 by Amanda Reynolds ★★★★★ For this immersive piece of theatre the audience are welcomed into a smoky vault to the sound of a bellowing air raid siren. With the scene quickly being set, the audience are transported to the Second World War. The Waterloo Vaults... 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 →
Thriller Live: Lyric Theatre, London Reviewed on 14th January 2018 ★★ Thriller Live, now in its record breaking 10th year, is a show stopping concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. The show is designed to take the audience on a journey celebrating Michael Jackson's 45 year musical history. Expect to experience... 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 →
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 →
Witness for the Prosecution: London County Hall, London Reviewed 29th December 2017 ★★★★ Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie follows the story of Leonard Vole who is accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth. The stakes are high - will Leonard survive the shocking witness testimony? Will he be able to convince... Continue Reading →
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