REVIEW: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe – A five-star, knock-out performance from all in this theatrical masterclass
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe Bridge Theatre Photo: Brinkhoff Moegenburg Venue: Bridge Theatre, London Performance Date: 28 January 2020 Star Rating: ★★★★★ Reviewer: Alexia Anderson “The London Theatre Company by special arrangement with Elliott & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber, presents the much-celebrated Leeds Playhouse production of The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe”. There are some […]
REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – An inspiring, life-affirming and absolutely stonking piece of theatre
Noah Thomas (Jamie) and Bianca Del Rio (Loco Channelle) in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre. Photo credit Matt Crockett Venue: Apollo Theatre, London Performance Date: 21 January 2020 Star Rating: ★★★★★ Reviewer: Gemma Fincher After exploding onto London’s West End towards the end of 2017, the smash-hit musical for today, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie hosted a […]
REVIEW: Smoke Weed Eat Pussy Everyday – A stunningly poetic account of a “young underclass lesbian” in today’s society
Venue: Camden People’s Theatre Written and performed by: Chloë Florence Director: Kirk-Ann Roberts Performance Date: 20 January 2020 Star Rating: ★★★1/2 Reviewer: Alexia Anderson Set in the intimate venue of Camden People’s Theatre, this autobiographical fringe performance of a “young underclass lesbian” is sure to turn heads. With the title of Smoke Weed Eat Pussy Everyday, it […]
REVIEW: COPS – delving into the complexities of masculinity with an incredible level of tenderness
COPS at Southwark Playhouse Jack Flammiger & Roger Alborough – Photo Credit: Robert Day Venue: The Little, Southwark Playhouse, London Performance Date: 17 January 2020 Star Rating: ★★★1/2 Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Southwark Playhouse is currently playing host to another UK premiere in the form of COPS by American writer Tony Tortora. The play is inspired by real-life […]
REVIEW: Reputation – A hidden gem of a show bursting with nostalgia
Maddy Banks and the cast of Reputation – Photo Credit: Donato Venue: The Other Palace Theatre, London Performance Date: 06 November 2019 Star Rating: ★★★★ Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Think back to the golden age of musicals. Soprano love ballads, chorus girls with huge smiles dancing in perfect synchronisation, an easy to follow plot and a very clear villain. That […]
REVIEW: Big The Musical – A classic example of why big doesn’t always mean better
Jay McGuiness & Kimberley Walsh in Big The Musical – Photo Credit: Alastair Muir Venue: The Dominion Theatre, London Performance Date: 18 September 2019 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★ It has taken over 20 years for Morgan Young, Director and Choreographer of Big The Musical to realise his dream of bringing the show to […]
REVIEW: The Life I Lead – A poignant & humorous homage to an iconic actor, outstandingly delivered by Miles Jupp
The Life I Lead – Miles Jupp – Photo Credit: Piers Foley Venue: Wyndham’s Theatre, London Performance Date: 18 September 2019 Reviewer: Alexia Anderson Rating: ★★★★ As writer James Kettle rightly says, David Tomlinson is “an icon of our childhoods”. Famed for his role as Mr Banks in Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins and Professor Browne in the household favourite […]
NEWS: The Turbine Theatre announces the UK premiere of High Fidelity
The UK premiere of the irresistible new musical comedy High Fidelity, based on the acclaimed British novel by Nick Hornby (State Of The Union/About A Boy/Fever Pitch), is the second production in Paul Taylor-Mills’ inaugural season at The Turbine Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Tom Jackson Greaves, the first musical to open at the new Battersea Power Station based theatre, runs from 21 […]
REVIEW: SHIDA – A breath-taking, sensational individual performance set against a beautiful score & an inspiring story
SHIDA – Jeannette Bayardelle Photo Credit: Helen Maybanks Venue: The Vaults, London Performance Date: 13 September 2019 Reviewer: Alexia Anderson Rating: ★★★★1/2 The hit Off-Broadway musical SHIDA, a real-life tale of a young African-American girl’s ambitious dream of becoming a writer has arrived at The Vaults for its UK premiere. The hard-hitting solo musical explores […]
REVIEW: Fame the Musical – still lighting up the stage after 30 years
Jamal Kane Crawford as Tyrone Jackson & Jorgie Porter as Iris Kelly – Photo credit Alessia Chinazzo Venue: The Peacock Theatre Performance Date: 12 September 2019 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★1/2 For 30 years Fame has been delighting audiences with its exuberant and energetic soundtrack, story and choreography. Based on the 1980 film of […]