REVIEW: UNDEREXPOSED (The Old Red Lion Theatre)
UNDEREXPOSED entails a series of 9 short plays that are framed by the idea of exploring and challenging existing stereotypes, which do not get as much attention because they are not quite as crass as those that do. We all have preconceived ideas about certain groups of people, thinking that they tend to have certain […]
Lauren Samuels & George Maguire (The Buskers Opera) have Tea With Wilma
For those who may not be familiar with your work, can you give me a little run down of some of your career highlights so far? LAUREN: A few highlights for me have been playing Scaramouche in We Will Rock You both in the west end and on the anniversary arena tour. Nothing beats singing […]
REVIEW: LOVE LIES (Hope Theatre)
LOVE LIES is the latest offering from LEMAD theatre following their sell out show, SNAPSHOTS, at the Rosemary Branch in May 2015. Formed in 2015, LEMAD theatre are Liz Mead, Elizabeth Rutherford-Johnson, Mari Lloyd, MaryAnn Pashigian and Daphne Peña who met on a play writing course. Love Lies is a collection of short plays written […]
REVIEW: TWELFTH NIGHT (The Hope Theatre)
Scoring big success with their critically acclaimed production of THE TEMPEST last year, Thick as Thieves return to the Hope Theatre with one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, TWELFTH NIGH. With a cast of only 4, the company presents a full production featuring 13 characters. The story should be familiar to most theatregoers. Viola is shipwrecked […]
REVIEW: BOY (Almeida Theatre)
As I was watching Leo Butler’s new play BOY, I couldn’t help remembering Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls and Marlene’s cruel observation that Angie was not going to make it. I wonder what Marlene would have to say about Liam, a 17-year-old boy from South London who is barely articulate and seems entirely clueless as to […]
West End Wilma learns to hula hoop with the cast of CLOSER at London’s Udderbelly Festival
Masterful bodies, extraordinary emotion, incredible amazement. Join Circa’s astounding circus performers as they reveal breathtaking acrobatics and aerial spectacles up close and personal. Using the raw skill and humanity of the artists, Closer invites audiences to embark on an exhilarating journey to reveal the extremes and limitations of the human body in this intimate encounter. […]
Tapas 37 at The Eccleston Square Hotel
Victoria is a bustling place, not least because of the two main theatres right by its station. However, head away from the concourse and less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Victoria Apollo is a hidden gem. The Eccleston Hotel was opened five years ago by siblings Olivia and James and the rooms are quite […]
REVIEW: OUT OF THIS WORLD (Ye Olde Rose and Crown)
As a fan of the greats such as Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern, I was more than a little excited to be seeing Cole Porter’s Out of this World. Created by All Star Productions and performed at Ye Olde Rose & Crown Theatre above a (very reasonably priced) pub in Walthenstow, the show follows some […]
REVIEW: DISNEY ON ICE: Silver Anniversary (Wembley Arena)
There aren’t many girls who didn’t dream of being a Disney princess when they were little and I was no exception. The pretty colours, the fairytale dream of a handsome prince and happily ever after. Oh reality, why are you so cruel? But sometimes, the magic ignites and your imagination reawakens. Add that to the […]
Cast announced for UK Tour of DIRTY DANCING
Today, the cast for the UK and Ireland tour of the brand new production of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage has been announced. The classic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My […]