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 →
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 →
Big Fish the Musical: The Other Palace, London. Reviewed 23rd December 2017 ★★★ Based on the hit novel by Daniel Wallis and the movie by John August this musical adaptation by John August and Andrew Lippa tells of Edward Bloom's extraordinary life through his imaginative stories to his son. About to become a dad himself... Continue Reading →
Follies: National Theatre, London Reviewed 9th December 2017 ★★★★ Follies tells the story of the iconic Weismann Theatre in New York, 1971, which is set to be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to celebrate, reminisce, sing, drink and tell lies about themselves. Including such classic songs as Broadway Baby, I’m... Continue Reading →
La Soirée: Aldwych Theatre, London. Reviewed 4th December 2017 ★★★ La Soirée prides itself on being a theatrical phenomenon. Mixing cabaret, circus acts, burlesque and contemporary variety acts. This production which takes place in a traditional theatre rather than a big top is designed to inspire, amaze and entertain. This is certainly not a show... Continue Reading →
Yank! A World War II Love Story: Charing Cross Theatre ★★★★★ I normally wait a while before reviewing but this show was just amazing and I wanted to get my thoughts down straight away. I saw Yank! A World War II Love Story at Charing Cross Theatre on 2nd August 2017 and I am so... Continue Reading →
Wicked's fanbase is huge and cast changes at this show are immense. There were 21 cast members leaving last night and so the audience were on fire! I hadn't actually seen this cast but was really excited to see Suzie Mathers, Idriss Kargbo and Willemijn Verkaik. As usual the show was almost sold out and... Continue Reading →
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