A confused story, poor performances and mediocre songs – THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is extremely disappointing
Popular films are getting revived, with musical versions for the stage. Often, these tend to divide people, especially if songs from the film aren’t used in the musical version. Some, like Mean Girls, get a bit of a modern overhaul to appeal to younger audiences, while others stick to their roots and don’t change. It’s […]
Are we afraid to talk about Mental Health for fear of looking less professional?
This week, I recorded a radio show for mensradiostation.com about ‘Healthy Acting’ with host Tim McArthur who talks to people in the creative industry about their mental health. If you’ve got an hour to spare and want to find out more about my mental health struggles you can click here to listen to the show. One […]
Which West End stars were behind the masks at the London launch of SECRET STAR?
Inspired by The Masked Singer on ITV, The Curtain Up Show on Resonance FM (a not-for-profit radio station dedicated to creativity, arts and culture) put on a charity night like no other this week, raising money for the community Radio station. Six disguised West End stars sang live, wearing hilarious animal heads and it was down […]
What price do we pay for freedom of expression?
Martin McDonagh brings his acclaimed iconic play, The Pillowman to the West End this summer starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Steve Pemberton. Performances begin at the Duke of York’s Theatre from Friday 24 July, for a strictly limited 12-week season. In a totalitarian state a Writer is questioned by the authorities about a spate of murders that bear […]
Put your money where your mouth is and support new British musical theatre writing
People online always say ‘we need more new British musicals’. But how often do we look outside of the bright lights of the West End and really look for new, upcoming work by British creators? The only way we are going to see more British musicals in big theatres is by looking to the fringe, […]
Rachael Wooding talks about the big new show in London. Big. Huge. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
Hello and thank you for taking time out to talk to us today at West End Wilma. What have been some of your highlights in your career so far? Oooh! Most recently Standing at the Sky’s Edge which is transferring to the National + Evita, dream role! What is your current show about and what […]
The Phantom of the Opera falls behind as Les Miserables wins fan favourite
Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera are two of London’s longest running musicals, having both played for more than thirty-five years in the West End and neither show signs of going anywhere any time soon. But which is the favourite amongst theatre goers? I ran a Twitter Poll online recently and Les Miserables was […]
Late night West End cabaret comes to Soho’s newest hotspot The Boulevard Theatre
In the back streets of London’s Soho, tucked away just behind Old Compton Street, is a new 165 seat (accessible) theatre, bar and restaurant – The Boulevard Theatre. As well as producing full-length productions of shows like the London premiere of The Sunset Limited (currently playing until 29 February 2020), The Boulevard Theatre hosts weekly […]
Deeply thought-provoking – FANNY A NEW MUSICHALL brings the beginning of the feminist movement to London
It’s not often that you come out of a show, having known nothing about the subject matter before hand but suddenly being obsessed with immediately googling to find out more. Fanny – A New Musichall at the Vaults Festival does just that. On entering the venue we are handed a song sheet, being told that […]
Max Hutchinson talks about humour, horror and tragedy in THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Hello and thank you for taking time out to talk to us today at West End Wilma. Thank YOU very much! What have been some of your highlights in your career so far? I think I’m very fortunate that I’ve enjoyed all of my jobs so far! I’ve not had any shockers – I know […]
