REVIEW: EDUCATING RITA (Hordern Ciani for Swanage Rep Season 2021)
With four successful seasons behind them, thwarted only by the dreaded pandemic which annihilated virtually all regional theatre last year, Hordern Ciani are back in full swing at the newly renovated and Covid secure Mowlem Theatre for their fifth season of repertory theatre. This week they present their take on the Willy Russell classic “Educating […]
DEATH DROP – a ‘Dragatha Christie’ murder mystery to sashay across the UK on tour
Following rave reviews at London’s Garrick Theatre, the fabulous killer comedy and smash-hit sold-out sensation Death Drop will be sashaying across the UK on tour this autumn. The UK tour will star Ru-Paul USA drag legends Willam and Ra’Jah O’Hara and Drag Race UK star Vinegar Strokes who reprises her originating West End role, together […]
Marisha Wallace talks about pandemic life, her return to the West End, and preparing for her latest UK tour
A lot has happened since West End and Broadway star Marisha Wallace was last on tour… In fact, her debut UK tour was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic. But that’s not held Marisha back – with the past year seeing the vocal sensation signed to Decca Records, releasing her debut album Tomorrow, wowing new […]
THE CAT AND THE CANARY to resume its UK Tour next week
The creepy comedy thriller The Cat and the Canary is to complete its Autumn tour, which was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Twenty years after the death of Mr. West, his descendants gather to learn who will inherit his vast wealth and the hidden family jewels. Within moments, the heritage hunters turn into prey. […]
Cast announced for A CHORUS LINE at Curve this Christmas
Curve theatre in Leicester has today revealed the full cast of its Christmas musical A Chorus Line, including world-famous dancer Adam Cooper and West End and Curve favourite Carly Mercedes Dyer. Adam will play the role of Zach, the director/choreographer responsible for putting the performers through their paces in the show’s audition. Having gained acclaim […]
REVIEW: AMELIE (Criterion Theatre)
I don’t know if jet lag had a part to play in it but when I saw Amelie on Broadway a few years ago, I left the theatre sobbing. So I was curious to see whether the new UK production would do the same. I didn’t cry this time but I did experience an immense […]
Visit MRS RIOT – the camp-tastic new cabaret venue in the West End
Inspired by the West End star of the 1700s and iconic feminist, Kitty Clive and her most famous character Mrs Riot, this cocktail destination with a cheeky and bohemian vibe is the perfect place to transport yourself to a different era of entertainment. Using her earning power and fame, Kitty led the fight for actors’ […]
REVIEW: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL (Theatre Royal Nottingham)
Based on the 80s cult classic by Daniel Waters, Heathers is centered around two misfit teens wearily battling their way through high school. It’s a plot we’ve all watched time and time again, and the story of three high school bullies concocting one cruel plot after another to exert their own dominance against their peers […]
REVIEW: CINDERELLA (Gillian Lynne Theatre) ★★★★★
Andrew Lloyd Webber is like marmite – you either love his work or you hate it. I love it. And this brand-new reimagining of the classic fairytale Cinderella, playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, does not disappoint. Prince Charming has fled, leaving his bride to be at the altar. The town is in fear of […]
REVIEW: MY NIGHT WITH REG (Turbine Theatre)
Set in 1985, My Night With Reg is a story of friendship amongst a group of gay men, during a scary time in history – the AIDS epidemic. It’s a story of unrequited love, promiscuity, and the disastrous effects of that time. First staged in 1994 at London’s Royal Court Theatre, towards the end of […]