REVIEW: The Addams Family – they are creepy and they’re kooky… a solid transition from screen to stage

The cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Credit Pamela Raith Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 11 January 2022 Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★1/2 The Addams Family is a truly cult-classic creation. After rising to popularity in the ’60s, The Addams Family have spanned comics, TV series, and movies alike, securing their spot as one of the most well-known ‘spooky-comedies’. The […]
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 […]
NEWS: From the Queen Vic to the Queen of Narnia. Samantha Womack to play the White Witch in CS Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

Sam Womack (White Witch) by Seamus Ryan Final casting was announced today for the smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which takes to the stage at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from Tue 16 – Sat 20 Nov 2021. TV and theatre star Samantha Womack completes the cast to play […]
REVIEW: Grease The Musical – The multi-talented cast are the feather in the cap of this production

The Burger Palace Boys in the UK and Ireland tour of GREASE. Photo credit Sean Ebsworth Barnes Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Director: Nikolai Foster Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★ Grease, the ultimate feel-good classic roars into Milton Keynes Theatre promising fantastic fun in the form of a new adaptation of the old favourite. If you are heading […]
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 […]