Unexpected Joy: Southwark Playhouse Reviewed 7th September 2018 ★★★★★ Unexpected Joy tells the story of three generations of female singers and a week together where change is in the air. The three characters embark on a personal journey through laugher, tension, tears and self-discovery. With an original score by Janet Hood and Book and Lyrics... Continue Reading →
Little Shop of Horrors: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reviewed 30th August 2018 ★★★★★ The mad tale of the mean, green mother from outer space has been completely reimagined and reinvented by the director Maria Aberg for the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, so much so that it is like seeing this celebrated show... 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 →
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: The Cockpit Theatre, London and Edinburgh Fringe. Reviewed 27th July 2018 ★★★★ Founded in 2016, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street marks Ethereal Theatre's third year at Edinburgh Fringe. Ethereal Theatre Company have built up a reputation for producing high quality musicals and this production... Continue Reading →
London, quite honestly, has some of the best theatre out there. From long standing shows such as The Lion King, Wicked and Les Miserables to newer shows such as Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Hamilton and Tina Turner the Musical. This isn't even mentioning the wealth of theatre on offer at off-West End and fringe venues.... 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 →
KING: Hackney Empire, London Reviewed 30th June 2018 ★★★★★ 2018 marks 50 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King and the musical, KING, has been revived for two concert performances of the acclaimed show. The show itself was only performed once, 30 years ago, at the Prince Edward Theatre but when the writer, Martin... Continue Reading →
There has always been a long-standing argument that the audience should know exactly who they are seeing perform each night. In England, most shows sell programmes and a lot have up to date cast information on display somewhere within the theatre, normally in the front of house or sometimes on a printed slip inside the... Continue Reading →
Emma Kingston; Live at Zedel, London. Reviewed 17th June 2018 Returning to Crazy Coqs after a sold out debut in April, Emma Kingston is currently playing Eva Peron in the International Tour of Evita. Already one of the most recognisable young voices in the West End, Emma manages to impress with powerhouse vocals and an... Continue Reading →
It's Only Life: Union Theatre, London Reviewed 17th June 2018 ★★★ It's Only Life is a musical revue featuring songs by John Bucchino. It's Only Life is about life itself with its highs and lows, triumphs and loses. This UK premiere comes from Aria Entertainment; the production team responsible for Pippin, Yank!, The Addams Family... Continue Reading →
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