REVIEW: THE WORLD GOES ROUND (St James Theatre)
‘The World Goes Round’ is a musical review showcasing the songbook of John Kander and Fred Ebb: the phenomenally successfully songwriting duo responsible for ‘Cabaret’, ‘Chicago’ and ‘Kiss of the Spiderwoman’, to name but a few. This production, originally presented at cabaret and dinner venue ‘The Pheasantry’ in July last year, is now presented at the […]
REVIEW: RED VELVET (Garrick Theatre)
If the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season Plays at the Garrick has a theme, then it’s theatre its self. First we had Terence Rattigan’s backstage comedy Harlequinade and the year-long run will end with The Entertainer, John Osborne’s melancholy tale of a washed-up music hall comedian. Save over 30% on tickets to RED VELVET here […]
JEEPERS CREEPERS (Leicester Square theatre Lounge)
‘Jeepers Creepers’ is a play about the life and death of Marty Feldman; a much-loved comedian, director, actor and writer who was best known for his work in the 1960s and ’70s. Directed by Monty Python’s Terry Jones, the focus is on Marty’s life off-camera and, in particular, his relationship with his wife, Lauretta. Broken […]
REVIEW: ONE OF THOSE (Tristan Bates Theatre)
One of Those is the first play by Tom Ward-Thomas. It returns to the Tristan Bates Theatre for three weeks after a well-deserved sell out run last year. Set on the long train journey from London to Cornwall, James and Laura, a couple of twenty-somethings from the opposite sides of London meet for the first […]
REVIEW: BLOOD BROTHERS (Richmond Theatre)
Everyone has secrets. Everyone has something they regret, something they think about all the time, that eats them up inside. But none of that compares to regrets and decisions in Blood Brothers – the story of the Johnstone twins, as like each other as two new pins. Friendship. Love. Superstition. Betrayal. Tragedy. Willy Russell’s […]
REVIEW: LET IT BE (Churchill Theatre, Bromley)
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Let it Be as I don’t really listen to The Beatles. I was pleasantly surprised as to how many songs I recognised and some old classics of course. Let It Be isn’t a musical, nor should it be treated as one. It is a tribute concert and celebration of […]
REVIEW: HERONS (Lyric Hammersmith)
‘Herons’ is a rather disturbing play, which follows 14 year old Billy as he is tormented by local bullies and pushed to the brink of extreme violence. His tormentors are a small gang led by the malicious and hateful Scott. Scotts older, and seemingly nastier, brother has landed himself in jail – and he has […]
REVIEW: ALRIGHT BITCHES! (Above The Stag)
Alright Bitches! is a gay comedy play written by Martin Blackburn, currently playing at Above The Stag Theatre in Vauxhall (the UK’s only full time LGBT theatre). The premise is easy going and fun. Two groups of people, sharing an apartment complex in Grand Canaria for a week of sun, sea and shenanigans including […]
REVIEW: LORD OF THE FLIES (Richmond Theatre)
It is always interesting to watch a show once it has been transferred from its original venue as it poses so many challenges to the creative team. Will there be enough stage space? Are the wings big enough? Is there a Nandos in the town? This applies especially when drastically changing venue as Regent’s Park […]
REVIEW: LINZI HATELEY – COLOURS OF MY LIFE (Crazy Coqs)
Linzi Hateley is no stranger to the West End, having had a fruitful career over the past twenty eight years. This marks her Crazy Coqs cabaret debut with a four night retrospective of her career. Opening and closing the show with a stripped back version Cyndi Lauper’s 80’s hit ‘True Colors’, Linzi makes her way […]