REVIEW: MYRA DUBOIS (London Wonderground) ★★★★★
Is there anything better than watching a filthy drag queen in a tent on the Southbank? I think not. Moving up in the world, Royal Vauxhall Tavern favourite Myra Dubois made her debut at the Spiegel Tent at the London Wonderground. But don’t worry, in the same way J-Lo is still Jenny from The Block, […]
REVIEW: THE BODYGUARD (Dominion Theatre) ★★★
There’s a gripping, sinister narrative bubbling away under the surface of The Bodyguard. Based on the ubiquitous 1992 film starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, the story of a diva, her stalker and her bodyguard is perfect musical fodder, with Houston’s music providing a score that’s popular, diegetic and relevant. This production, then, is at […]
REVIEW: BLANC DE BLANC (Hippodrome Casino) ★★★★★
Blanc de Blanc is a titillating and sizzling circus slash burlesque show full of sass and attitude that will get you hot under the collar and leave you begging for more. Direct from their hit run at The Sydney Opera house the cast of Blanc de Blanc are strutting (and swinging!) their ‘stuff’ at The […]
REVIEW: SOME GIRL(S) (Park Theatre) ★★★★
Neil LaBute’s 2005 play was nominated for multiple Tony Awards and played in New York and London before being adapted for a film in 2013. This dark comedy tells the story of a man who wants ease his conscience by righting some wrongs before getting married – he goes on a journey across the U.S. […]
REVIEW: A HAUNTING (Kings Head Theatre) ★★★
A Haunting, written by Nathan Lucky Wood comes to The King’s Head Theatre as part of Festival 46, a celebration of new writing. The play is directed by Jennifer Davis as part of the King’s Head Theatre’s Trainee Resident Director Scheme for early-career directors. A Haunting is a dark tale about the internet, anonymity, intrusion, […]
REVIEW: PHOEBE (Kings Head Theatre) ★★★★
Phoebe, a new play by A.C. Smith, is showing as part of Festival 46, the King’s Head’s annual celebration of new writing. George Smith directs as his showcase performance for the King’s Head Theatre’s Directing Programme. The play has been shortlisted for the King’s Head Theatre’s Adrian Pagan Award, as well as the Verity Bargate […]
REVIEW: FAME (The Polish Theatre, Hammersmith) ★★★
London’s City Academy brought the classic story of Fame to life over the weekend in a 300-seat theatre, with two different groups of performers sharing the stage across the two days. Now, I must admit, I’m one of the (apparently, to my shame) very few people who has been living under a rock for most […]
REVIEW: LOVE STEALS US FROM LONELINESS (Camden People’s Theatre) ★★★★
Camden People’s Theatre hosts the London premiere of Love Steals Us From Loneliness, an early work by acclaimed Welsh playwright Gary Owen. The play is produced by Chippy Lane Productions; the company aims to promote Welsh writing and Welsh talent to audiences beyond Wales. The play is set in Owen’s home town of Bridgend in […]
REVIEW: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL (Bournemouth Pavilion) ★★★★
Amateur only in the title ‘Amateur dramatic’, the opening night of the Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company (BBLOC) performance of Legally Blonde The Musical was funny, feisty and fabulous. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name, Legally Blonde The Musical is the story of the optimistic […]
REVIEW: IMPOSSIBLE (Noel Coward Theatre) ★★★
Although I am partial to a magic trick or two (favourites include the disappearing gin and tonic), it is my partner who really enjoys magicians and their spectacles. So when the chance to see 7 magicians in one night came along, we jumped at the chance to see what wonders there were to behold. And […]