Emilia: Vaudeville Theatre, London Reviewed 14th March 2019 (preview performance). ★★★★ Over 400 years ago Emilia Bassano wanted her voice to be heard. It wasn't. Now 400 years later it is finally being told. Having been a success at The Globe in 2018 Emilia has transferred to the West End's Vaudeville Theatre for a... Continue Reading →
Mamma Mia: Novello Theatre, London Reviewed 6th March 2019 ★★★ Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvæus' musical Mamma Mia has been enjoyed by audiences for 20 years making it one of the West End's longest running musicals. Featuring well known ABBA hits such as 'Dancing Queen', 'SOS', 'Gimme, Gimme, Gimme', 'Mamma Mia' and 'Thank You For The... Continue Reading →
Everybody's Talking About Jamie: Apollo Theatre, London Reviewed 28th January 2019 ★★★★★ Everybody's Talking About Jamie is the smash hit taking over the West End. Telling the story of Jamie New, based upon Jamie Campbell, who wants to be a drag queen and wear a dress to his prom it tackles many issues in an... Continue Reading →
Company: Gielgud Theatre, London Reviewed 21st January 2019 ★★★★ The hit Broadway show, Company has been reimagined by Marianne Elliott in this new, gender-swapped version of the iconic production. Having quickly receiving outstanding reviews from critics and audiences alike, Company tells the story of Bobbie, who is inundated with questions from her friends at her 35th birthday party. Why isn't she married?... Continue Reading →
Violet: Charing Cross Theatre, London Reviewed 19th January 2019 (preview performance) ★★★ Based on the short story 'The Ugliest Pilgrim' by Doris Betts, VIOLET tells the story of Violet, a young woman with facial disfigurement, as she embarks on a life-changing journey across the country to where she hopes she will find a miracle. This... Continue Reading →
Hadestown: National Theatre, London Reviewed 21st December 2018 ★★★★★ Prior to going to Broadway, Hadestown is currently running at the National Theatre. 2018 has been the year of Greek mythology with shows like Myth and Mythical being two new musicals debuting this year. Hadestown follows songwriter Orpheus and his muse Eurydice as winter approaches. Tempted... Continue Reading →
Striking 12: Union Theatre, London Reviewed 3rd December 2018 ★★★★ Inspired by Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Match Girl, the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Striking 12 is playing for a strictly limited run at The Union Theatre, London. This interesting musical has a varied score which reflects a diverse range of musical styles including folk, pop... Continue Reading →
West End Does: Christmas: Cadogan Hall, London 1st December 2018 What better way to kick off the festive season than putting a bunch of outstanding West End performers in a stunning venue with an orchestra singing Christmas songs? Following on from the success of West End Does: Bond and West End Does: Halloween the latest... Continue Reading →
Caroline, Or Change: Playhouse Theatre, London Reviewed 23rd November 2018 (preview performance). ★★★ Caroline, Or Change is the Olivier award-winning musical by Tony Kushner with an original score by Tony award-winner Jeanine Tesori. Transferring from sell-out runs at the Chichester Festival and Hampstead Theatres this musical starring Sharon D. Clarke is on a strictly... Continue Reading →
Seussical: Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 27th November 2018 ★★★★★ The magical world of Dr Seuss is brought to life on stage by Eric Idle and Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. This cheerful musical follows much-loved characters including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and many more on a... Continue Reading →
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