Mame is a hidden gem of musical theatre with Music And Lyrics by Jerry Herman. It ran on broadway briefly in 1966. This is the first time the show has been revived in 50 years! But it certainly doesn’t feel like it was written 50 years ago. Starring the incredible Tracie Bennett as the very … Continue reading My Thoughts On Mame
This was my first Shakespeare play, so from my point of view I was interested to know how I would react to a play by Britain’s greatest playwright. The play opens with what looks like a scene from an SAS raid, with actors dressed in modern army uniforms. This was followed by the scene of … Continue reading My Thoughts On Macbeth
I've already reviewed Waitress but with Kat Mcphee starring in it. I wanted to see what the new cast was like and they did not dissapoint! So this is just a cast review: Lucie Jones has taken on one of the most demanding roles in the West End which is Jenna. I cannot describe how … Continue reading My Thoughts On Waitress
Jerry Springer The Opera is based on the tv show with the same name. It is offensive, off-beat and energetic. It does properly push the boundaries until you are wondering how they get away with it! You can see why in 2005 major controversy arose due to its television broadcast. This production is a revival … Continue reading Jerry Springer The Opera Review
This has been a huge highlight of the year so far! The Regents Park Open Air Theatre revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. This is pure theatrical magic: It's going to be hard to describe how brilliant this show is but we'll give it a try. It is a very different production by going back to … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar Review
Based on the book and the 1995 film, The Bridges Of Madison is a slow but stunning musical by Jason Robert Brown. With beautiful intricate soaring melodies, this show if filled with heart and romance.I really didn't know what to expect with this show as I haven't seen the film or read the book. I … Continue reading The Bridges Of Madison County Review
This play was written by Githa Sowerby and was based about the lives of women in the early 20 th century, and was the result of her family’s involvement in the local glass factory. The play was performed in the Lyttelton Theatre at the National, an open spacious theatre, on entering you are immediately drawn … Continue reading Rutherford and Son Review
The National Theatre has another smash hit on their hands: Small Island This is a real blockbuster of a production, it is incredibly cinematic and clever. Rufus Norris and the designer (Katrina Lindsay) have created a visually stunning look for the piece featuring stunning projection by Jon Driscoll. Playing around with shadows and charcoal artwork, … Continue reading Small Island Review
There is a Light That Never Goes Out: Scenes from the Luddite Rebellion is a historically and politically charged play that goes 100mph until the very end and leaves you in awe of the outstanding creativity that this piece has. Drawing from real historical letters and devised convosations this piece is very unique. And is … Continue reading There is a Light That Never Goes Out Review
Perfectly Ordinary is a brand new British musical at the Hope Mill Theatre! It is an in depth study about how we view mental health ,which is a huge topic nowadays but I haven't seen anything that draws the curtain back in a hospital ward, where we meet 7 different characters with their own stories... … Continue reading Perfectly Ordinary A New Musical
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