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 →
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 →
TEDDY: The Vaults, London Reviewed 3rd April 2018 ★★★★★ TEDDY tells the story of two young adolescents, Teddy and Josie, who are about to hit the streets of London for a good time. Featuring electrifying original songs influenced by hits from the 1950's performed by the on-stage live band Johnny Valentine and the Broken Hearts' this fresh... Continue Reading →
Beautiful UK Tour: Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Reviewed 26th March 2018 ★★★★ Beautiful tells the biographic tale of Carole King and how she rose through the ranks to become a chart-topping music legend. Previously running on Broadway and in the West End, winning numerous awards including two Tony Awards and an Olivier Award, Beautiful has been a huge... Continue Reading →
Girl From The North Country: Noel Coward Theatre, London. Reviewed 19th March 2018. ★★ Following rave reviews and a sell-out season at The Old Vic, Girl From The North Country is in its final week at the Noel Coward Theatre. The show features iconic music from Bob Dylan and a new story from award-winning playwright... Continue Reading →
Hamilton; Victoria Palace, London Reviewed 16th March 2018 ★★★★★ Hamilton requires no introduction. The sell-out success by Lin Manuel Miranda has quite literally taken over America and has hopped across the pond and is now taking the UK by storm. Already gaining 13 Olivier Award Nominations (beating the previous record) amongst numerous accolades and rave... Continue Reading →
Dreamgirls: Savoy Theatre, London Reviewed 12th March 2018 ★★★★★ Phenomenal vocals, sublime choreography and dazzling costumes! What more could you want? This is a show which just gets better with each visit. Dreamgirls has been taking the West End by storm since 2016 - winning several awards including two Olivier Awards in 2017. Telling the... Continue Reading →
Myth: The Other Palace, London Reviewed 10th March 2018 ★★★★★ Fresh, current and engaging. It's been 18 months since 27, a new British rock musical premiered at London's Cockpit Theatre. Re-worked and re-named as Myth this semi-staged workshop is running for just 9 shows at The Other Palace. Myth is a modern retelling of the... Continue Reading →
Pippin: Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed on 10th March. ★★★ Pippin, the multi-Tony Award winning musical by Grammy and Academy recipient Stephen Schwartz tells the story of one man’s journey to find himself, his place and purpose in life. Originally directed by Bob Fosse, it still is reminiscent of his modern, contemporary direction. This latest production... Continue Reading →
Phew, where has February gone? It's certainly flown by! Oddly, I have seen another 9 shows this month 5 of which have been press night reviews - the same as January. This month the highlight was actually not a musical but Beats on Pointewhich is a dance show fresh from Australia by Masters of Choreography.... Continue Reading →
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