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Review: SIX, The Arts Theatre ★★★★★
One show bursts onto the London stage every few years and changes the face of theatre. No, it’s not Hamilton. Get ready for another histo-remix though, as those without voices are given their time to speak (well, sing). The reformation may have started with Henry VIII, but Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are bringing one to the West End. Dissolve into tears of joy, laugh your … Continue reading Review: SIX, The Arts Theatre ★★★★★
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Review: SeatPlan ★★★★
Most theatre-goers probably have a selection of go-to websites when booking tickets. One you know you can get the best deals on. One whose reviews you trust. One which has an accurate seating plan. One site aims to provide all three: SeatPlan. Despite being round less than a decade, it’s become an integral part of my day-to-day booking process. SeatPlan has a number of features … Continue reading Review: SeatPlan ★★★★
Review: Chicago, Phoenix Theatre ★★★★
Chicago opens with an announcement, a warning of sorts that this is a story of adultery, murder and other various sins. As the actor delivering it says, ‘all those things we all hold near and dear to our hearts’, and it’s evident from the show’s record breaking history that audiences do too. The longest running musical on Broadway, Chicago returns to the London stage with its … Continue reading Review: Chicago, Phoenix Theatre ★★★★
#BeMoreMatilda
It’s 30 years to the day that Matilda first came into the hearts of many little (and big) kids, a character from the wonderful world of Roald Dahl’s imagination. But how many of us truly take her to our minds? In Tim Minchin’s Matilda The Musical, the titular character proves that even if you’re little you can do a heck of a lot! A figure … Continue reading #BeMoreMatilda
Chicago: Top Tips
Last month, I did a preview of Heathers the Musical and how to have Big Fun when you get to the venue. This week, I was lucky enough to see Chicago, thanks to the lovely folks over at Raw PR. So since they were good to Mama (aka me), I thought I’d be good to all of you and share my tips about the venue. Where should you … Continue reading Chicago: Top Tips
“What Did I Miss?” Mary Poppins & Mythic Bitches
Wind’s in the east, mist coming in Like something is brewing, about to begin… With things moving so quickly in the West End, it can be hard to keep up with the latest news. So I thought I’d start a weekly feature (for my own sake as well as yours!) on what’s new from the week that was. What shows are about to begin and which … Continue reading “What Did I Miss?” Mary Poppins & Mythic Bitches
Review: Heathers the Musical, Theatre Royal Haymarket ★★★★
How very…timely? Almost a decade since Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy penned their stage adaptation of 80’s film Heathers, the musical has finally made it’s way onto the London stage. For years, UK fans have been eager for a transfer, asking, “Honey, what you waiting for?” Now playing the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a limited engagement, has it been worth the wait? Heathers the Musical follows Veronica … Continue reading Review: Heathers the Musical, Theatre Royal Haymarket ★★★★
“Hear That Beat of Dancing Feet”: Top Tap Dancing Numbers
Come and meet those dancing feet, On the avenue I’m taking you… Through a couple of my favourite showstopping, hands clapping, crowds gasping tap dances! Last week, I was lucky enough to see 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Mark Bramble’s show certainly is one where you can “hear that beat of dancing feet” and I thought I’d put together a couple of my … Continue reading “Hear That Beat of Dancing Feet”: Top Tap Dancing Numbers
Review: 42nd Street, Theatre Royal Drury Lane ★★★
With its “Lullaby of Broadway” and nostalgia for toe-tapping songs, 42nd Street seems to enchant UK audiences every five years or so with a revival in some form. Since 2017, writer turned director Mark Bramble’s production has found a suitably showbiz home on the London stage, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. But much like the production itself, is it all style over substance? Based on the … Continue reading Review: 42nd Street, Theatre Royal Drury Lane ★★★
Heathers The Musical: Transfer Top Tips
September 7th, 2018 Dear diary, I believe I’m a good person. You know, I think that there’s good in everyone. And here we are: first week of previews for Heathers The Musical at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. And thanks to the lovely folks over at London Box Office, I was able to go see it! So since I’m such a good person, I figured why not … Continue reading Heathers The Musical: Transfer Top Tips
Review: The Trail to Oregon! The Other Palace ★★★
As part of The Other Palace’s commitment to the staging and sharing of new musicals, its Previews Season in the Studio allows shows to play to London audiences before heading up to the Edinburgh Fringe. One such show is The Trail to Oregon!, a musical originally produced by StarKid and making its European debut with Gone Rogue. Packing London previews to capacity and loaded with … Continue reading Review: The Trail to Oregon! The Other Palace ★★★
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