REVIEW: Piaf (The Bridewell Theatre)
Edith Piaf would have turned 100 this year so it seems fitting to perform Piaf, the tale of her life written by Pam Gems in 1978. The cast of multi- talented actors and musicians bring to life the laughter, loves, tragedies and most importantly the songs of Piaf’s world. Piaf’s life was full of drama […]
REVIEW: The Magic Hour (Grand Royale Hyde Park)
After all the obvious stuff like love, friendship, good health and chocolate, magic ranks very highly on my list of Favourite Things. As I strolled into the Grand Royale hotel last night, I was concerned that The Magic Hour wouldn’t live up to my ridiculously high expectations but my concerns quickly vanished in a […]
REVIEW: Cats (London Palladium)
As a theatre-kid, growing up on the other side of the world in New Zealand was tough. I never got to discover shows by seeing a live performance. Instead I would use dial-up internet (when my parents didn’t want to use the telephone) to research the composers and musicals of the day. Early […]
REVIEW: KATHY KIRBY: ICON / I PLAY FOR ME (White Bear Theatre)
In the heart of The White Bear Theatre in Kennington comes a two act musical based on two different stories. The first act- ‘I Play For Me’ is based on the fictional story of 1960’s musician Elliot Figueroa whose temperamental side comes hand in hand with his raw talent. When Elliot clashes with his […]
REVIEW: Crushed (The King’s Head Theatre)
The King’s Head Theatre in Islington is celebrating the end of its 45th year with a festival of new writing. #Festival45 gives twenty three young companies the opportunity to showcase new work. Crushed by Tim Cook won Best New Play at Brighton Fringe 2015; Cook is joined by Hatty Jones and Amani Zardoe in this […]
2015 Wilma Awards Winners
The second annual West End Wilma Awards took place on Friday 30 October 2015, at The Hippodrome Casino. https://youtu.be/l7nPUZW0pOs Best West End Show Sponsored by eStage GypsyMemphisThe Nether _____________________ Best Off-West End Show CarrieThe Clockmakers DaughterReturn of the Soldier _____________________ Best Touring Show WickedCalamity JaneJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat _____________________ Most Underrated West End Show […]
BLOG: To TweetSeat Or Not To TweetSeat: That Is The Question
Last night I was invited along to the Richmond Theatre to review Avenue Q and to try out the latest theatre blogging initiative #TweetSeats. Tweet Seats are usually allocated in the back row of the Stalls or Dress Circle so that there is no distraction to the people sitting behind you. Bloggers are invited in […]
REVIEW: Peter Pan (Adelphi Theatre)
Peter Pan, one of the greatest fairy tales of all time, made its return to the London stage at the Adelphi Theatre on Sunday 25th October for a matinee and evening performance. Music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe, this concert version of the classic tale was truly magical and an evening of […]
REVIEW: HEY, OLD FRIENDS: An 85th Birthday Tribute to Stephen Sondheim
Something familiar, something peculiar, something for everybody: A gala tonight! What a wonderful way to celebrate one of theatre’s musical legend Stephen Sondheim, with a star-studded glittering gala, singing some of his most memorable classics. In celebration of his 85th birthday, The Sondheim Society, in conjunction with The Silver Line, put together the show-stopping spectacular […]
REVIEW: Moments (Drayton Arrms)
Starri Hauksson wrote Moments as a radio play which received critical acclaim in his native Iceland. After a successful crowdfunding campaign, Step by Step Productions brings the show to the Drayton Arms Theatre with an Icelandic cast. Some performances are available in the original Icelandic; those less linguistically talented can see the play in English. […]