REVIEW: Cinderella – Beautifully chaotic, panto magic is well and truly back!
Cinderella at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre – Production Image Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Performance Date: 07 December 2021 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★ It has been a long and arduous two years without the frivolity, mischief, and shenanigans that panto season brings. Last year’s festive period was marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown, and ongoing darkness […]
REVIEW: Hairspray – a high-octane celebration of individuality and inclusion
Hairspray UK Tour Production Image – Photography by Mark Senior Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 16 November 2021 Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★★1/2 Based on the film written by John Waters, Hairspray dances onto Milton Keynes’ for the week as part of their UK Tour. With the beginning of the tour running in parallel […]
REVIEW: Rumi: The Musical – An epic story with music, lyrics & everything to match – a truly unforgettable theatrical experience
Photo: Jane Hobson Venue: London Coliseum Performance Date: 23 November 2021 Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Star Rating: ★★★★★ The choice to adapt the life of a 13th-century philosopher and poet into a musical may seem somewhat strange. However, Rumi, is not just any poet. His influence has transcended borders, religion, conflict, and time, touching millions around […]
REVIEW : The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – a genuine wish to award this stunning production infinite stars
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Performance Date: 16 November 2021 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★★ There are very few shows that come along which yield an unwavering urge to award it infinite stars. Such is the case with this otherworldly production of The Lion, the […]
REVIEW : Heathers The Musical – High School high jinks of the highest quality, and an extravaganza of exceptional vocals to boot
The cast of Heathers The Musical UK Tour 2021 – Photos by Pamela Raith Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 16 November 2021 Reviewer: Sam Dunning Star Rating: ★★★★ 1980s American High School – the setting for countless films, TV shows, books, magazines, and, as in this case, musicals. The themes and styling are almost always […]
REVIEW: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical! A potato in the dark and an over-sharpened leg
The Showstoppers – Photo by Hugo Glendinning Venue: The Lyric Theatre, London Performance Date: 15 November 2021 Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★★★ Heading into an improvised musical with no cast list or background information is certainly daunting but ultimately, insanely worth it. Showstopper! The Improvised Musical! Is back in the West end as it takes up […]
REVIEW: Bedknobs and Broomsticks – a musical with infinite potential
Dianne Pilkington in Bedknobs and Broomsticks – Photo Credit Johan Persson Venue: The Alexandra, Birmingham Performance Date: 11 November 2021 Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★ Bedknobs and Broomsticks, the classic Disney film, was released 50 years ago this year and starred Angela Lansbury as the eclectic would-be witch, Eglantine Price. For many, Bedknobs holds a special […]
REVIEW: SIX The Musical – The Queens continue to reign supreme over the West End
SIX the Musical – London Cast – Pamela Raith Photography Venue: Vaudeville Theatre, London Performance Date: 09 November 2021 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★★ It’s nigh on inconceivable to think of a world without SIX the Musical. It’s also fairly inconceivable to believe that a short four years ago, this global phenomenon of a show was […]
NEWS: Mrs Doubtfire to make UK premiere in 2022
BROADWAY’S NEW COMEDY MUSICAL TO MAKE UK PREMIERE IN MANCHESTER SEPTEMBER 2022 Based on the Twentieth Century Studios motion picture Written by Wayne Kirkpatrick, Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, helmed by legendary, Tony Award-winning director Jerry Zaks Tickets go on sale Thursday 11 November www.mrsdoubtfiremusical.co.uk (Friday 5 November, 2021) Producers Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson are thrilled to today announce the UK premiere […]
REVIEW: Grease the Musical – Not a life-changing night of theatre
Grease UK Tour: Photo credit – Sean Ebsworth Barnes Venue: The Alexandra, Birmingham Performance Date: 01 November 2021 Reviewer: Sophie Mills Star Rating: ★★1/2 Very few movie musicals stand the test of time, but you’d be hard pushed to find a member of any generation who doesn’t know a number or two from Grease. The megamix […]