My 2016 Theatre Highlights
Last week I took a look back at the shows I said I was looking forward to seeing in 2016 and what I actually thought of them in the end. Now it is time for the obligatory end of year round up of my favourite shows from 2016. It will be unsurprising for you to […]
Nominees announced for the 2016 West End Wilma Awards
I am delighted to announce the nominees for the third annual West End Wilma Awards, which will be held, once again, in association with the Hippodrome Casino on Friday 4th November 2016 at the Hippodrome Casino at 2pm. This years nominees are: Best West End Musical (Sponsored by TodayTix) Guys and Dolls […]
WICKED holds its first Relaxed Performance and I was there to share the experience
“A relaxed performance is about welcoming children with special needs (including Autistic Spectrum Conditions and/or learning disabilities) and, crucially, their families to the theatre to a performance where those needs are accounted for with a more relaxed atmosphere and some changes to the production itself if necessary eg: lowering of lights or sound at certain […]
REVIEW: THE BUSKERS OPERA (Park Theatre)
Douglas Irvine’s brand new musical, The Buskers Opera, has been in the making for the last five years but with the backing of Finsbury Park’s Park Theatre and the upcoming London election, it was perfect timing to finish the show in time to have its World Premiere on the evening of the 2016 Election. And […]
George Maguire and Lauren Samuels to star in THE BUSKERS OPERA at Park Theatre
Casting has been announced for The Buskers Opera, a brand new musical from the pen of Dougal Irvine (Departure Lounge, The Snow Queen, Britain’s Got Bhangra), which will open at Park Theatre on 28 April and play until 4 June, with a press night on 5 May. Directed by Lotte Wakeham (Matilda, Sweet Charity, The […]
