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: Chicago – sexy, stylish, and delivered by a roster of multi-talented and hard-working performers
CHICAGO: Djalenga Scott as Velma Kelly and The Company. Photo: Tristram Kenton Venue: The Alexandra, Birmingham Performance Date: 24 January 2022 Reviewer: Alex Birch Star Rating: ★★★★ Based on real-life events in the city of the same name, Chicago made its musical debut on Broadway in 1975 and has since become a successful franchise. As well […]
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: Jersey Boys – a timeless classic & a must-see for all
LtoR Blair Gibson, Dalton Wood, Michael Pickering, Lewis Griffiths in Jersey Boys UK & Ireland Tour, credit Birgit & Ralf Brinkhoff Venue: The Alexandra, Birmingham Performance date: 09 December 2021 Reviewer: Ely King Star rating: ★★★★1/2 There are very few people who haven’t heard of the Jersey Boys or Frankie Valli, but how many people […]
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: Bedknobs and Broomsticks – a musical with infinite potential
Dianne Pilkington in Bedknobs and Broomsticks – Photo Credit Johan Persson Venue: The Alexandra, Birmingham Performance Date: 11 November 2021 Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★ Bedknobs and Broomsticks, the classic Disney film, was released 50 years ago this year and starred Angela Lansbury as the eclectic would-be witch, Eglantine Price. For many, Bedknobs holds a special […]
REVIEW: Blood Brothers – The Devil certainly has their number – Blood Brothers crashes onto the Hippodrome stage
Blood Brothers UK Tour 2021 – Production Photography Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome Performance Date: 01 November 2021 Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★★ The heart-breaking story of The Johnstone Twins may not be known to all, but the term ‘Blood Brothers’ comes close. The tale of twins separated at birth plays out in spectacular fashion before your […]
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 […]
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 […]