The Show Must Go On.... The old saying 'the show must go on' seems to have been taken literally as Toby Marlow, co-writer of Six, stepped into the role of Catherine Parr at the 28th July 2019 show. Due to sickness, injuries and cast holidays the co-writer stepped up and took to the stage... Continue Reading →
The Illusionists – Review
The Illusionists: Shaftesbury Theatre, London Reviewed 15th July 2019 ★★★★ Having smashed box office records around the world this mind blowing show is back in London on its latest World Tour. The Illusionists features seven of the worlds most incredible illusionists: James More, Enzo Weyne, Yu Ho-Jin, Adam Trent, Chris Cox, Paul Dabek and... Continue Reading →
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical – Review
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical: Aldwych Theatre, London Reviewed 9th May 2019 ★★★★★ One of the world's best selling artists of all time, Tina Turner is adored by millions. TINA - The Tina Turner Musical tells the story of her life from her humbling beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to her glittering career as... Continue Reading →
Understudies and swings – saviours of theatre.
Let's be honest, at some point in our lives, we've all been disappointed upon arrival at a show to find that an understudy or swing is on. Usually, for most people that initial disappointment soon fades when they see how amazing and talented the understudy actually is. After all, so many of today's theatre stars... Continue Reading →
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Review
Ain't Misbehavin' : Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 24th April 2019 ★★★★★ Marking Tyrone Huntley's directorial debut Ain't Misbehavin' celebrates the legendary sass musician Fats Waller. Audiences are taken back to the 1920's and the raunchy nightclubs of Manhattan. Featuring choreography by Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse, who also makes her theatrical choreographing debut with this... Continue Reading →
Maggie May – Reviews
Maggie May: Finborough Theatre, London Reviewed 29th March 2019. ★★★★ Fifty-five years after its premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in 1964, Maggie May is playing a strictly limited run at the intimate Finborough Theatre in London. This production marks the 20th Anniversary of the death of Lionel Bart winner of the Ivor Novello Award for... Continue Reading →
Emilia – Review
Emilia: Vaudeville Theatre, London Reviewed 14th March 2019 (preview performance). ★★★★ Over 400 years ago Emilia Bassano wanted her voice to be heard. It wasn't. Now 400 years later it is finally being told. Having been a success at The Globe in 2018 Emilia has transferred to the West End's Vaudeville Theatre for a... Continue Reading →
Aspects of Love – Review
Aspects of Love: Southwark Playhouse, London Reviewed 2nd February 2019 ★★★ Following its acclaimed première at Manchester’s award-winning Hope Mill Theatre, Jonathan O’Boyle’s brand-new revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Aspects of Love is currently playing at the Southwark Playhouse for a strictly limited season. Aspects of Love is billed to be a 'sweeping,... Continue Reading →
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Cast of 2019 review
Everybody's Talking About Jamie: Apollo Theatre, London Reviewed 28th January 2019 ★★★★★ Everybody's Talking About Jamie is the smash hit taking over the West End. Telling the story of Jamie New, based upon Jamie Campbell, who wants to be a drag queen and wear a dress to his prom it tackles many issues in an... Continue Reading →
Company – Review
Company: Gielgud Theatre, London Reviewed 21st January 2019 ★★★★ The hit Broadway show, Company has been reimagined by Marianne Elliott in this new, gender-swapped version of the iconic production. Having quickly receiving outstanding reviews from critics and audiences alike, Company tells the story of Bobbie, who is inundated with questions from her friends at her 35th birthday party. Why isn't she married?... Continue Reading →
Musical Manda 