Tamburlaine the Great – Tristan Bates Theatre
Infamous outlaw Tamburlaine is the main worry of the King of Persia and rightly so: the King’s own brother plans to overthrow him with the help of the bandit. Tamburlaine has built himself a far-reaching reputation for wanting to rule the East and has gathered a large and dedicated following with his immense charm and […]
Carmen – Soho Theatre
I have to admit, the thought of seeing Bizet’s 1874 operatic masterpiece Carmen in the intimate space of the Soho Theatre did raise an eyebrow – specifically due to the vocal techniques operatic singing requires to carry the voice across much larger houses. However, I was pleasantly surprised, and indeed, very impressed that the voices […]
You Won’t Succeed on Broadway if you don’t have any Jews – St James Theatre
The quote’s from Spamalot: “You won’t succeed on Broadway if you don’t have any Jews”; it’s a concept that’s proved beyond all doubt in this hugely entertaining production. There’s not a single cast member who doesn’t sing or dance their socks off as they take us through a history of American musical theatre from the […]
McQueen – Theatre Royal Haymarket
In A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a journey through the night by ghosts to help him to see the good in the world. McQueen, which opened its West End transfer last night, reminds me of that story. Alexander McQueen is alone in his home, drunk and high on drugs […]
Ride – RADA Club Theatre
Two strangers in Melbourne wake up naked in bed next to each other. Neither can remember most of what happened the night before. In the morning-after conversation that ensues, they try to piece together the previous night. In this process, they explore the more philosophical concepts of remembrance, as well as concrete memories of childhood […]
Willemijn Verkaik – Ambassadors Theatre
Willemijn Verkaik is known as the international Elphaba, having originated the lead role in the German production of Wicked the Musical and then playing the role in Dutch, on Broadway and most recently on London’s West End stage. Last night she played a sold out concert at London’s Ambassadors Theatre (current home of […]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch – Greenside
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a rock musical about a band The Angry Inch, and the transgender front woman Hedwig, who assumes a female persona after a botched sex change operation leaves her with an angry inch. In the setting of one of their low key gigs, as they struggle to make it as […]
Sweet Charity – Cadogan Hall
A star studded concert version of the 1966 Broadway musical Sweet Charity, originally choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse is playing a four night run at London’s swanky Cadogan Hall in Sloane Square. Starring Denise Van Outen, Michael Xavier, Kerry Ellis and Kimberley Walsh, this is one show I couldn’t miss! Charity Hope Valentine is […]
Grand Hotel – Southwark Playhouse
If you have yet to book a summer holiday this year, perhaps a visit to the Grand Hotel might be in order. Based on the 1932 motion picture, set in an elegant hotel in 1928 Berlin, we witness an interweaving of storylines from a variety of characters, including an old prima ballerina to a baron. […]
Nina Conti – Pleasance One
Daughter of actor Tom Conti, Nina Conti is a hilarious stage ventriloquist who has shot to fame with her clever face masks which are strapped to audience members faces and manipulated using a rubber tube held in her hand. She talks for the audience members without moving her lips and improvises embarrassing stories and anecdotes for […]