Last year I saw over 70 pieces of theatre, a mixture between Musicals, Plays and Operas. (Mostly Musicals) I got thinking about what actually makes a good Musical in my opinion? I have had quite a long time thinking about it as we are in lockdown. A strong Book (The book is a name for … Continue reading What Makes A Good Musical?
Tag: Musical
My Favourite Moments Of Wicked!
Wicked is my favourite musical and I just saw it for the fifth time in London. In this blog I will tell you my favourite moments of Wicked! ACT ONE No One Mourns The Wicked is a perfect opening number. The curtain rises and we see the ensemble come to life in the murky opening … Continue reading My Favourite Moments Of Wicked!
My Favourite Shows Of 2019
This year has been brilliant! I have seen 71 shows from regional venues to Londons vibrant West End to my first Broadway shows. They're not in order at all: Follies- This show is rarely done because of its huge cast and orchestra requirements. But it is a stunning show, I saw it 3 times at … Continue reading My Favourite Shows Of 2019
The New Season At The Royal Exchange
This Spring/Summer season is an inspiring collection of work programmed under the leadership of former Artistic Director Sarah Frankcom. It embraces the energy and power of new writing, staging plays from established, award-winning writers alongside supporting early career playwrights to realise their work for the stage. Dynamic new directors, who are making waves across the industry, will … Continue reading The New Season At The Royal Exchange
My Thoughts On Waitress
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
Jesus Christ Superstar 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
The Bridges Of Madison County 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
Perfectly Ordinary A New Musical
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
The Book Of Mormon Review
I saw The Book Of Mormon at the Palace Theatre on its UK Tour and it was incredible. It is the most entertaining two hours money can buy, no questions asked. And here is why: The Book Of Mormon follows two missionaries that get sent to Uganda and along the way they learn a lot … Continue reading The Book Of Mormon Review
The Light In The Piazza Review
I saw The Light In The Piazza at the Royal Festival Hall and I absolutely fell in love with this hearty musical. It is a very touching story which follows a Mother and Daughter in Italy. Clara (The daughter) falls in love with an Italian and thats is the story in a nutshell. The story … Continue reading The Light In The Piazza Review