Molly Wobbly – Leicester Square Theatre
Walking into the theatre, I was greeted by the selfie-taking, non-stop texting usher who told me “We had a small fire earlier and that’s why there’s a bit of smoke. Everything should be good … but if your chair breaks please don’t sue us.” Don’t worry – he’s apart of the show. When the lights […]
The Ruling Class – Trafalgar Studios
There is no such thing as a classless society. If Animal Farm teaches us anything, it is this: someone is always more equal than another. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle – we look down on part of society and envy another. Peter Barnes’ satire The Ruling Class explores the concept of the […]
Spamalot – Richmond Theatre
Totting it up, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ve probably seen Spamalot around a hundred times over the years. That’s pretty impressive right? I think so anyway. So I was delighted to hear that after a successful revival in London’s West End last year, the show has gone back out on tour, pleasing fans […]
A Little Night Music – Palace Theatre
There was a quote in my programme for the 40th anniversary concert of ‘A Little Night Music’, which read that the show, ’takes things ‘back to basics’’. Strip away the spectacle, the set and special effects, and here we have one of the most extraordinary theatrical events that I have had the privilege to be […]
The Girls From Oz – The Phesantry
The Girls From Oz is a trio of musical theatre gals made up of Kara Lane, Simone Craddock, and Julie Yammanee. All Australian bred, this show is packed full of patriotism for their home country, along with some witty banter and jazzy tunes on the side. Expect a mini celebration of Australia Day packed with […]
Life of Riley (Aimer, boire et chanter) – Film Review
There’s something odd about watching a film that you know is set in the rolling hills of Yorkshire, but hearing French. In fact it’s surreal. But then this whole film (directed by Alain Resnais) is surreal, with virtual reality style shots mixed with cartoon drawings and a bizarre stage-like setting for each scene. And a […]
My Night With Reg – Apollo Theatre
My Night With Reg is a comedy play about a group of gay men in the 1980’s who struggle with the death of their friends to the HIV virus. It premiered in 1994 at the Royal Court Theatre and most recently played a sold out run at the Donmar Warehouse. It is now playing a […]
Thriller Live – Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre opened in the late 1800’s and boasts being a Grade II listed building. Early in the theatre’s history, it staged mostly comic operas, and later it has been a home to light comedies, musicals and straight dramas. It currently hosts the West End’s 20th longest running show – Thriller Live. After opening at […]
East Is East – Richmond Theatre
I had very high hopes for Jamie Lloyd Production’s version of East is East. Having been adapted for the stage from the excellent film, the show follows a Pakistani family in 1970s Salford and their father’s battle to bring his children up in the traditional way in modern England. Adapted by the film’s screenwriter Ayub […]
Ivy and Joan – Jermyn Street Theatre
Two plays in two acts. Ivy and Joan tells the story of two very different ladies and their everyday lives. What initially seems like regular conversations between work colleagues and partners, develops as you get drawn into their story and you forget it’s just two actors and a table. The honesty of the performance appears […]