REVIEW: Bat out of Hell – Rock and roll dreams, definitely come through!

Glenn Adamson as Strat, Martha Kirby as Raven and the cast of Bat Out Of Hell. Photo: Chris Davis Studio Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 14 June 2022 Reviewer: Sam Dunning Star Rating: ★★★1/2 Jukebox musicals are uniquely placed in the world of theatre. Purists tend to look down on them, while fans of the creators/performers of the […]
REVIEW: Les Misérables – Stirring, empowering, heart-breaking, and rousing

Les Misérables TOUR. The Company. Photo Danny Kaan Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 29 April 2022 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★1/2 There are few musicals that truly stand the test of time, certainly not those who enjoy continued and unadulterated success. Les Misérables is one such musical. Still a stalwart of the West end, […]
REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – A joyous production that fully deserves its place in the spotlight

Lara Denning (Miss Hedge) and Layton Williams (Jamie New) in the Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Tour. Photo credit Matt Crockett Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 19 April 2022 Reviewer: Jo Neville Star Rating: ★★★★1/2 Contemporary and fresh with an unbreakable mother and son relationship at its heart, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, celebrates love, friendship, and […]
REVIEW: Singin’ in the Rain – Less rain, more singing

The Singin’ in the Rain company Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 12 April 2022 Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★ Singin’ in the Rain oddly doesn’t feature that much rain, or that much singing, for a musical anyway. Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, Singin’ in the Rain features the famous song of the same […]
REVIEW: Chicago – a polished night of musical theatre that indeed proves why Chicago remains a titan

CHICAGO: Djalenga Scott as Velma Kelly and The Company. Photo: Tristram Kenton Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 08 March 2022 Reviewer: Josh Bullin Star Rating: ★★★★ There are few musicals quite as enduring as Chicago. This year marks twenty-five years since the original Encores! revival transferred to London and cumulatively ran for around sixteen years, […]
REVIEW: Jersey Boys – Oh, What A Night – An excellent show that really does hit the high notes

LtoR Michael Pickering, Blair Gibson, Dalton Wood, Lewis Griffiths in Jersey Boys UK & Ireland Tour, credit Birgit + Ralf Brinkhoff Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 23 February 2022 Reviewer: Jo Neville Star Rating: ★★★★ Great music, great singing, great acting. The boys are most definitely back. Since its Broadway debut in 2005, Jersey Boys […]
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: Jack and the Beanstalk – The choreography & movement really are the feather in the cap of this panto

Milton Keynes Theatre: Jack and the Beanstalk Production Image Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 14 December 2021 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★ It’s certainly fair to say that panto season is now in full swing, with most open or imminently so. Milton Keynes Theatre throws open its doors this week, welcoming audiences to its […]
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 […]
INTERVIEW: Waitress star George Crawford chats Ogie, who inspires him & the joy of getting back on stage

George Crawford as Ogie in Waitress – Photo John Persson George Crawford is a versatile and charming performer, having graduated from Arts Ed in 2019. George was performing in The Book of Mormon when the first lockdown shut the UK theatre industry for a long and painful 18 months. He is currently delighting audiences in […]