REVIEW: The Importance of Being Earnest (Jack Studio Theatre) ★★★
The theatre above the Brockley Jack pub (actually closest to Crofton Park station) is a small but appealing space, involving the audience in the action with seating along the sides of the stage itself as well as raised in front. This has been put to good use for this production with a simple but striking […]
BLOG: I’m moving to Paris!
Yes, it’s true. I can officially announce that on 27 January 2018 I will be packing up the luggage (la la la) and getting on the Eurostar to Paris… to live! Why? Well, why not? My partner in crime Pete is re-locating out there for his work and I’m tagging along to start a new […]
David Burt leads the cast of Antic Disposition’s A Christmas Carol Middle Temple Hall
Antic Disposition’s much-loved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ festive classic A Christmas Carol returns to the spectacular Elizabethan setting of Middle Temple Hall this December. West End star and Olivier Award nominated David Burt (Les Misérables; Evita; Cats; Jesus Christ Superstar) will recreate his critically-acclaimed performance for the third year in the lead role of […]
Marisha Wallace to play two Christmas concerts at Charing Cross Theatre
On Sunday 3 December Marisha Wallace, who takes over full time as Effie White in the hugely successful Dreamgirls next week, will perform two intimate concerts at Charing Cross Theatre, featuring tracks from her debut album, Soul Holiday, plus many other seasonal favourites. You’ll hear her unique, soul-drenched take on Do You Hear What I […]
REVIEW: SPAMALOT (New Victoria Theatre) ★★★★★
Monty Python‘s Spamalot, written by Eric Idle and based on the classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is a totally bonkers musical tells the ancient tale of King Arthur and his gallant knights on their search for the Holy Grail. Unfortunately the theatre was relatively quiet for an opening night performance and […]
Broadway hit THE KING AND I will play at the London Palladium next Summer
The multi Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I will transfer from Broadway to London next summer following a critically acclaimed 16 month run at New York’s Lincoln Center Theater and an unprecedented continuing record-breaking sold out USA tour. Opening at the world famous London Palladium in June 2018, the show […]
REVIEW: Leading Ladies: Songs from the Stage ★★★★★
First we had 2014 Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro, then The Barricade Boys and now, three powerhouse leading ladies have teamed up to give us some girl power, with the musical theatre group Leading Ladies. UK soul singing legend and star of shows like The Bodyguard, Memphis and Cats, Beverley Knight joins forces with Cassidy […]
World premiere of PINOCCHIO to open at the National Theatre this Christmas
Visit the alpine forest this winter as Pinocchio makes its world premiere at the National Theatre On a quest to be truly alive, Pinocchio leaves Geppetto’s workshop with Jiminy Cricket in tow. Their electrifying adventure takes them from alpine forests to Pleasure Island to the bottom of the ocean. This spectacular new production is brought […]
Velma Celli chats about her upcoming Christmas Cabaret
You’re performing in Leicester Square on 3rd December as part of their new pop-up Christmas festival with your latest show, Velma Celli’s West End Christmas. How are you feeling about it? EXTATIC. I love a good old Christmas knees up and any excuse to over sing those Christmas classics. It’s been a huge year for […]
REVIEW: Hiding Heidi (Etcetera Theatre) ★★★
Hiding Heidi (A Tale of Love and Hate in Stoke on Trent) is the latest production from Golden Age Theatre. Written and directed by Ian Dixon Potter, the play is part of Voila! Europe, a festival showcasing plays from across Europe and the UK and celebrating diversity in performing arts. Heidi is a nurse in […]