Sylvia: The Old Vic, London Reviewed 19th September ★★★★ Sylvia is a brand new musical celebrating the life of Sylvia Pankhurst and her pivotal role in the campaign for women's rights and the price she paid for her political purpose. This musical, co-written by Kate Prince (ZooNation, Everybody's Talking About Jamie) manages to combine hip-hop, dance, soul and... Continue Reading →
Midnight: Union Theatre, London Reviewed 11th September 2018 ★★★★ Midnight is a brand new musical psychological drama making its World Premiere at the Union Theatre. Based upon the play Citizens of Hell by Elchin, Midnight tells the story of a husband and wife who, living in Azerbaijan as part of the police state of the... Continue Reading →
Thor and Loki: Assembly Roxy, Upstairs Venue 139, Edinburgh Fringe Reviewed 22nd August 2018 ★★★★ Thor and Loki is a brand new comedy musical by Harry Blake created with House of Blakewell. Whilst war rages on the fate of the gods rests on Thor's mighty shoulders. But Thor he hates violence and prefers writing poetry. Half-giant... Continue Reading →
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 →
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