It Happened in Key West: Charing Cross Theatre, London. Reviewed 14th August 2018. ★★★ Certainly an odd concept for a musical but It Happened in Key West tells the true story about the 1930's x-ray technician and his desperate and unorthodox ways to stay with the love of his life - even after death. This... Continue Reading →
An Officer and a Gentleman: Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Reviewed 11th August 2018 ★★★★★ This world premiere of a new musical 'An Officer and a Gentleman' is set to sweep audiences off their feet. The UK tour, based upon the true events made famous in the hit film starring Richard Gere, features many well-loved 80's hits... Continue Reading →
Knights of the Rose; Arts Theatre, London. Reviewed 5th July 2018 ★★★ Knights of the Rose is a brand new British Musical by Jennifer Marsden and directed and choreographed by Racky Plews. It's a story of love, betrayal and sacrifice as the Knights of the Rose defend their house and honour during the battle of... Continue Reading →
A Little Princess: Southbank Centre, London Reviewed 28th May 2018 ★★★★★ This was the UK premiere of the musical adaptation of the Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel. With an all-star cast including Amanda Abbington (Sherlock), Danny Mac (Sunset Boulevard), Alexia Khandime (Wicked), Adam J. Bernard (Dreamgirls), Rebecca Trehearn (Showboat) accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert... Continue Reading →
H.R.Haitch: Union Theatre, London Reviewed 14thMay 2018 ★★★ H.R.Haitch is a new British musical about Chelsea, daughter of a pub landlord and a Page 3 model who hates the royal family, who finds out that her boyfriend is a prince. The show is about these two unlikely lovers and the clash of their worlds. Written in... Continue Reading →
A new musical named H.R.Haitch is about to hit London's Union Theatre. Before it officially opens I had the chance to find out more from its leading lady Tori Allen-Martin: H.R.Haitch is a new musical. Can you briefly tell us what it is about? H.R.Haitch is about a prince (Bertie) who has lived in anonymity... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Eugenius: The Other Palace Reviewed 3rd February 2018 ★★★★ Feel-good, fresh and funny - this brand new British musical is firmly fixed in the 80's and makes no apologies for this. Its uptempo and catchy songs, written by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins, fit the show completely and certainly have the audience chanting 'Go Eugenius,... Continue Reading →
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