REVIEW: Looking Good Dead – a formidable adaptation of the Peter James novel
Adam Woodyatt and Gaynor Faye as Tom and Kellie Bryce in Looking Good Dead Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Writer: Original by Peter James, adapted by Shaun McKenna Director: Jonathan O’Boyle Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★1/2 Looking Good Dead, a new play adapted from the book by no.1 best-selling author Peter James, begins its weeklong residence […]
NEWS: Catching Comets transfers to London after Edinburgh Fringe 2019 run
Catching Comets production image – Sophie Giddens Catching Comets is two stories told at the same time: a disaster movie about falling in love and a rom-com about the end of the world. Following their acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, Ransack Theatre now present the London premiere of this multidimensional mash-up. A brilliantly […]
REVIEW: Rocky Horror Show – the post lockdown party we all need
Rocky Horror Show World Tour – Image by David Freeman Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 03 August 2021 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★ You don’t need to tell anyone associated with the theatre what a challenging 18 months it’s been. Finally, after months of uncertainty, Milton Keynes Theatre has flung open its doors to audiences […]
REVIEW: Heathers The Musical – I say yes!
L-R Bobbie Little, Jodie Steele & Frances Mayli McCann – Heathers – Theatre Royal Haymarket – Pamela Raith Photography Book, Music & Lyrics: Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket Performance Date: 8 July 2021 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★ Greetings and salutations welcome to Westerberg High, a school run by the popular kids […]
REVIEW: Les Misérables: The Staged Concert – as stirring & iconic as ever
Ashley Gilmour as Enjolras and Company in Les Misérables – Photograph Johan Persson Venue: Sondheim Theatre Lyrics Alain Boubill & Herbert Kretzmer Book: Claude-Michel Schonberg Director: James Powell Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Star Rating: ★★★★★ The longest-running musical in the West End, Les Misérables has gone through a few changes and theatres but is currently back at the Sondheim […]
REVIEW: Love Love Love
Love Love Love at Lyric Hammersmith – Photo Helen Maybanks Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, London Performance Date: 11 March 2020 Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Star Rating: ★★★1/2 Spanning across 3 decades, Love Love Love is a show that centres around couple Ken and Sandra and charts their life progression from young and carefree university students to parents […]
REVIEW: The Kite Runner – a breathtaking show in every sense – a profound & unforgettable story
The Kite Runner UK Tour – Photo Credit: Betty Zapata Venue: Richmond Theatre, London Performance Date: 10 March 2020 Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Star Rating: ★★★★★ A harrowing story with twists and turns at every point, The Kite Runner is a gripping and mesmerising emotional journey. Currently on its UK tour following a previous West End […]
REVIEW: La Cage aux Folles [The Play] – Despite not being as strong as it’s musical or film counterparts, it remains a story that celebrates individuality & acceptance
(L-R) Paul Hunter (Albin), Mark Cameron (Marseilles and Zorba) and Michael Matus (Georges) in La Cage aux Folles [The Play] at Park Theatre. Photo by Mark Douet Venue: Park Theatre, London Performance Date: 22 February 2020 Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Star Rating: ★★ The comedic farce that led to four blockbuster films and a hit musical […]
REVIEW: Lipstick – a new show with a whole lot of heart
April Hughes (Tommy), Helen Aluko (Jordan). Photo by Lidia Crisafulli Venue: Southwark Playhouse, London Writer: Lily Shahmoon Director: Ed White Performance Date: 09 March 2020 Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Star Rating: ★★★1/2 Tommy is a teenage boy who fears everything – especially how other kids at school would react if they saw him putting on lipstick. […]
REVIEW: Ask Me Anything – an eclectic, funny & earnest piece of theatre
Ask Me Anything – Production Image: Contributed Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome, Patrick Studio Performance Date: 03 March 2020 Star Rating: ★★★★ Reviewer: Josh Bullin As the show begins, Ask Me Anything is posed as a conversation, establishing that the company is here to do more than just tell a story. After receiving over 100 letters from teenagers across […]