REVIEW: THE LIFE I LEAD (Park Theatre) ★★★★
David Tomlinson’s face is probably very familiar to many people, having been in several Disney films during the 1960’s, most notably Mary Poppins. However, many people are not familiar with his career outside of these films, knowing him mainly as Mr Banks. ‘The Life I Lead’ sees Tomlinson (played by Miles Jupp), take the audience […]
REVIEW: Calendar Girls the Musical (Sunderland Empire) ★★★★
Has celebrating the naked female form ever been as much fun? Following on from the book, the movie, the stageplay (and obviously the calendar) the latest outing for the Knapely WI is now set to the music and lyrics of Gary Barlow and serves up another timely reminder that out of adversity comes strength. Most […]
NUNSENSE THE MUSICAL makes its pilgrimage to London
Let there be light… applause and laughter. Actress and comedian Dillie Keane will lead the cast in new production of the original irreverent comedy musical Nunsense, as it makes a pilgrimage to London for a limited run at Union Chapel 18-20 July. Olivier award-nominated Dillie Keane is probably best known as one third of the […]
Should your social media following help you get a role in the West End?
There has been a lot of talk recently about whether actors should be asked to include their social media following on their CV, when applying for a role. Some performers already do this as a matter of course and so should it become the ‘norm’ and should it make a difference whether an actor gets […]
Meet the Arts Ed graduate making his West End debut in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Jac Yarrow will take the lead role in the new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the world famous London Palladium. Jac – who will be making his professional stage debut in the iconic role – will star alongside Jason Donovan and Sheridan Smith, who have previously been announced as Pharaoh and […]
REVIEW: Liza Pulman sings Streisand (The Lyric Theatre) ★★★
A gentle evening of light entertainment. Liza Pulman, on a break from her usual guise as one third of the brilliant Fascinating Aida, brings us her homage to the legend that is Barbra Streisand. The evening starts with a brief musical overture from the fabulous six-piece band before Pulman takes to the stage and opens […]
REVIEW: DIRTY DANCING (New Victoria Theatre) ★★★★
Did I had the time of my life? Not quite, but watching this touring interpretation of the fan favourite of 80’s movie Dirty Dancing come alive on stage, did not feel like a wasted 90 minutes. Having enjoyed two successful stints in London’s West End, Dirty Dancing has worked its way to Woking’s New Victoria […]
Ashley Cousins talks about bringing Liz Pichon’s books TOM GATES to the stage
Name: Ashley Cousins Name of show: Tom Gates Venue: UK Tour Dates of run: Click here Can you tell me about the show? Tom’s doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he’s got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won’t let him go […]
Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS comes to London’s West End this Winter
Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS comes to London’s Dominion Theatre this Christmas from Friday 15 November 2019 – Saturday 4 January 2020. This feel-good family musical will star Danny Mac as Bob Wallace and Dan Burton as Phil Davis, who both reprise their acclaimed roles following the successful run at Curve, Leicester. Further casting will be […]
REVIEW: JOHN OWEN-JONES – SPOTLIGHT ★★★★
Renound musical theatre performer John Owen-Jones has made a name for himself by repeatedly playing lead roles in both Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera. In 1998, he became the youngest person ever to play the role of Jean Valjean full-time when he took over in the London production at the age of 26, […]