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 →
Six – 2019 Review
Six: Arts Theatre, London 26th January 2019 ★★★★★ Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow's thrilling musical Six is back at the Arts Theatre and set to take over the world! Starting off as a university show written for the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017, Six is a pop-concert style musical where each of Henry VIII's wives... Continue Reading →
Violet – Review
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 →
Kinky Boots (UK Tour) – Review
Kinky Boots (UK Tour): Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Reviewed 15th January 2019 ★★★★★ Kinky Boots may have closed down its factory in London this month but the hit show, winner of every major Best Musical award, including the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, is still strutting its way around the UK. With songs by Grammy® and... Continue Reading →
Ghost the Musical (UK Tour) – Review
Ghost the Musical (UK Tour): Churchill Theatre, Bromley Reviewed 12th January 2019 ★★★★ The musical adaptation of the hit 1990 film starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze came to the stage in 2011 and mesmerised audiences with its stylish choreography, impressive illusions and spellbinding score. The 2019 Bill Kenwright touring production of Ghost the... Continue Reading →
Hadestown – Review
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 →
Lea Michele & Darren Criss LM/DC Tour
Lea Michele & Darren Criss LM/DC Tour: Hammersmith Apollo, London 2nd December 2018 Any fans of Glee will remember Rachel Berry and her desire to hit the stage big time. Well this sold out arena tour proves that Lea Michele, the actress who played Rachel has certainly achieved this. Along with Darren Criss, another favourite... Continue Reading →
West End Does: Christmas
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 →
Seussical – Review
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 →
Twelfth Night – Review
Twelfth Night: Young Vic, London Reviewed 12th October 2018 ★★★★ Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah and The Public Theater’s Oskar Eustis co-direct this extraordinary UK premiere. Mixing up Shakespeare with soulful melodies and R&B beats this musical adaptation of Twelfth Night aims to be fun, bright and vibrant. Telling the classic story of Viola and her... Continue Reading →
