NEWS: GRAND THEATRE LAUNCHES GOLDEN PANTOMIME WITH STARS SU POLLARD & JEFFREY HOLLAND!
Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland in Dick Whittington – Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 7 Dec 2019 – 12 Jan 2020 – Photograph by Jonathan Hipkiss Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has launched its 125th anniversary pantomime, DICK WHITTINGTON in rat-tastic style with cast members and sitcom co-stars Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland! Opening on 7 December, Su will play the evil Queen Rat and […]
INTERVIEW: Sam Hooper explains the inspiration behind creating a show about death
Sam Hooper in Death Suits You – Photo Credit: Headshot Toby Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Sam Hooper is a multi-talented performer, writer, director and choreographer. As a performer, he has toured internationally with Cats, King Kong, Cabaret and Mamma Mia. He is currently performing in his own original musical black comedy Death Suits You which […]
REVIEW: Death Suits You – A dark and sardonic look at Death and what motivates him
Sam Hooper as Death in Death Suits You Venue: Theatro Technis, Camden Performance Date: 20 August 2019 Star Rating: ★★★★ Traditionally death is a touchy subject; it’s a highly personal and sensitive topic that people awkwardly avoid at will, so putting on a show about death is always going to be a risk. However that […]
REVIEW: The Mousetrap – Still a formidable, good old-fashioned whodunit
The cast of The Mousetrap 2019 UK Tour: Photo Credit Johan Persson Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 19 August 2019 Star Rating: ★★★★ Despite some unfortunate technical issues causing a 45-minute delay to curtain up, Agatha Christie’s illustrious whodunit, The Mousetrap lands in Milton Keynes this week, opening to audiences of keen amateur sleuths. […]
REVIEW: Grease The Musical – Tell me more! This show is as electrifyin’ as ever
The Burger Palace Boys in the UK and Ireland tour of GREASE. Photo credit Manuel Harlan Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome Performance Date: 14 August 2019 Star Rating: ★★★★ When you think Grease, thoughts immediately fly to the 1978 musical film adaptation, which is about as familiar as a warm hug. Starring a young John Travolta and […]
INTERVIEW: Ricardo Afonso explains why finally getting to play his dream role of Judas has been such a rewarding & emotional experience
Ricardo Afonso in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican Centre. Photo: Johan Persson Ricardo Afonso is both a West End leading man and a celebrated musician. He has a number of theatre credits to his name including a high profile and successful run as Galileo in We Will Rock You. In 2016 he was cast […]
INTERVIEW: Robert Tripolino chats the impact of Jesus Christ Superstar & the challenges of taking on such an iconic role
Robert Tripolino in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican Centre. Photo: Tristram Kenton Robert Tripolino had not long made the brave decision to leave his native Australia for London when he landed the iconic role of Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s epic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. Following two sell-out seasons at […]
REVIEW: How We Begin – A refreshing, beautifully written & flawlessly performed piece of theatre
Emma Lucia (Diana) and Talia Pick (Helen) Photo Credit: Charlie Sambrook Venue: The King’s Head Theatre Performance Date: 11 August 2019 Star Rating: ★★★★★ Every once in a while a staggeringly good piece of writing comes along, it’s rare but it happens, as is the case with Elisabeth Lewerenz’s new play How We Begin. In […]
REVIEW: River In The Sky – a raw & honest portrayal of the process of bereavement
Ellie (Lindsey Cross) and Jack (Howard Horner) in River In The Sky Photo: Courtesy Turn Point Theatre Venue: The Hope Theatre, Islington Performance Date: 08 August 2019 Star Rating: ★★★ Grief is a very personal thing. Nobody can prepare for it or preempt how they will react in the face of a sudden and tragic […]
INTERVIEW: Ellie Lewerenz chats to us about her debut play How We Begin
Ellie Lewerenz is a young and exciting playwright who will be showcasing her debut play How We Begin at The King’s Head on the 11 and 12 of August as part of the theatre’s queer season. The play will feature as part of a celebration of the most interesting and innovative LGBTQ+ theatre-makers in Britain. […]