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 →
Six the Musical: Arts Theatre, London Reviewed 22nd January 2018 ★★★★★ This brand new musical which started life with the Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 tells the story of King Henry VIII's wives. From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII sing their way out... Continue Reading →
Crazy For You (UK Tour): Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Reviewed 20th January 2018 ★★★★ This new UK Tour of the Gershwin smash hit Crazy For You features Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers, West End & TV star Claire Sweeney and Charlotte Wakefield as ‘Polly’ (Sound Of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Full of well known hits... 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 →
Fat Friends the Musical: The Churchill Theatre, Bromley Reviewed on 16th January 2018 ★★★★ This brand new musical is written by BAFTA award winning writer Kay Mellor OBE, creator of the original hit series, and features original music by Nick Lloyd Webber. Join the group of loveable characters as they are put through their Zumba paces... 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 →
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 →
The Sound of Music is embarking on a new UK Tour. It's first destination for 2018 is at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley. The Sound of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWll.Lucy O'Byrne returns... 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 →
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