Can you adapt stage shows like CATS successfully to the film screen?
With the recent film adaption of the stage musical Cats released in cinemas (to less than positive reviews), it is an interesting question to ask as to whether stage shows can ever be successfully adapted for the screen and on the flip side, whether films can be successfully adapted for the stage. A recent report […]
Full cast announced for the West End premiere of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
The full cast of the West End premiere of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL has been announced. Joining the previously announced Aimie Atkinson as ‘Vivian Ward’ and Danny Mac as ‘Edward Lewis’ are Rachael Wooding as ‘Kit De Luca’, Bob Harms as ‘Happy Man/Mr Thompson’, Neil McDermott as ‘Philip Stuckey’ and Mark Holden as ‘James Morse’. […]
Alice Fearn & Emma Hatton to perform in Stephen Schwartz Gala Fundraiser
West End stars Alice Fearn and Emma Hatton will, for one night only, star in The Spark of Creation, a Gala Fundraiser celebrating the work of Stephen Schwartz, at Park Theatre, London on Sunday 19 January. Both actresses are known for playing the role of Elphaba in Schwartz’s smash-hit musical Wicked. The evening is presented […]
Is ‘DMT+ Membership’ worth paying for?
DMT+ membership gives you access to special offers and discounts at all Delfont Mackintosh Theatres (Gielgud, Noel Coward, Novello, Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, Sondheim, Victoria Palace, Wyndham’s). For £35 per year, you receive exclusive benefits including no online booking fees across all shows (usually £2.50 on every ticket purchased), a free ticket exchange service and […]
20 Shows Coming To London In 2020
Pretty Woman at the Piccadilly Theatre One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time is now coming to the West End! Pretty Woman: The Musical features direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Hairspray), an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”) and a book by […]
REVIEW: CATS (THE MOVIE) ★
Director Tom Hooper (who also directed the 2012 film Les Miserables) said at the 16 December world premiere of Cats the movie that he had finished it “at 8am the previous day after 36 hours in a row”. And it certainly shows. Despite a revised version of the film being released to cinemas (which is […]
My Top Ten Theatre Shows of 2019
Having been living in Paris for the last two years, I haven’t seen anywhere near enough shows in London and have relied on my amazing reviewing team to cover the majority of productions for me. So don’t shout at me if I don’t list some of your favourites (I may just not have seen them). But […]
Lucie Jones to play her own concert at the Adelphi Theatre
Musical theatre sensation Lucie Jones, star of hit musical Waitress, performs her first West End solo concert at the historic Adelphi Theatre on Sunday 16 February 2020 at 7pm. Accompanied by the 22-piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Lucie Jones Live at the Adelphi will be a celebration of all that Lucie has achieved to date […]
Matt Lucas Steps In To Play ‘Thénardier’ as LES MISÉRABLES reopens in the West End
It has been announced that Matt Lucas will step in to play the role of Thénardier in the new production of LES MISÉRABLES at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre in the West End where performances began on Wednesday. Lucas returns to the part on Monday 23 December 2019 for six weeks stepping in for Gerard […]
Sitting in the cheapest theatre seats possible for West End shows
Theatre tickets in London‘s West End can be expensive. But there are cheaper options out there if you don’t mind have some restrictions in terms of view and leg room. I wanted to talk about how theatre can be accessible to everyone and there are options if you want to enjoy live theatre but don’t […]