REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show – A thrilling, timeless spectacle that continues to grow old disgracefully
L-R_ Lauren Chia (Janet), Connor Carson (Brad), Job Greuter (Riff Raff). Photo Credit – David Freeman Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 10 February 2025 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★ Some shows age gracefully, and then there’s The Rocky Horror Show, a production that refuses to age at all. Now well into its fifth decade […]
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: 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: 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 […]