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My Thoughts on Jersey Boys

Written for North West End Jersey Boys has always been a huge favourite amongst the group of Jukebox Musicals. It is not difficult to see why: A compelling story to success, the music of the Four Seasons is perfectly structured and paced to allow each member of the Four Seasons to have their full character … Continue reading My Thoughts on Jersey Boys →

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Welcoming Theatre Back

Its been a while, but finally we are starting to see some hope for theatre. I have two shows booked which feels great but I have seen some online theatre during lockdown and I wrote a review/analysis for "Before After" at the Southwark Playhouse! Before After is a two-hander musical written by Stuart Matthew Price … Continue reading Welcoming Theatre Back →

eugenegriffin_ Reviews 1 Comment 10th Oct 2020 2 Minutes

My Thoughts On Gypsy

Wow! The Royal Exchange never fails to impress with a musical, which is normally performed in a Proscenium space, but the genius of the creative team has presented it in the round space! It's a hearty backstage musical about the gritty reality of show-biz and has the show within a show thing going on which … Continue reading My Thoughts On Gypsy →

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My Thoughts On Mame

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 →

eugenegriffin_ Reviews 2 Comments 27th Oct 201928th Oct 2019 1 Minute

Rutherford and Son 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 →

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My Typical London Theatre Weekends

In this blog I will be talking about my weekends in London and how I like to book tickets, hotels etc.. Trains-I make sure I pick a suitable time to get into London! For me I like to get a 9:00 train from Manchester and it gets me in at around 11:00. Perfect timing to … Continue reading My Typical London Theatre Weekends →

eugenegriffin_ General Theatre 3 Comments 27th May 2019 2 Minutes

Musicals To See In The West End

There are loads of shows in the West End and I know sometimes it can be a trouble trying to decide!I know It is up to personal taste but I'm breaking it down to different audiences. 1.Families I would recommend all the Disney shows in the west end like Aladdin and The Lion King but … Continue reading Musicals To See In The West End →

eugenegriffin_ General Theatre 3 Comments 9th Apr 20199th Apr 2019 2 Minutes

Monthly Roundup- March

Monthly Roundup -March I thought I could get busier than February but it did. Here is what happened… So the first show I saw was at the Actors Centre seeing Michelle Payne in her new one Woman play called “Sad About The Cows”. This was a brilliant look at eating disorders and body image which … Continue reading Monthly Roundup- March →

eugenegriffin_ General Theatre 8 Comments 31st Mar 201931st Mar 2019 2 Minutes

5 Reasons To Watch NT’s Follies

The Pure Art Of Follies Follies lost all its investment when it was in New York and London because of the sheer financial cost of a huge cast, gorgeous costumes, spectacular sets and a huge orchestra. Follies is just the pure art of Musical Theatre. It not commercial and it wasn't made to make loads … Continue reading 5 Reasons To Watch NT’s Follies →

eugenegriffin_ Reviews Leave a comment 24th Mar 201926th Mar 2019 2 Minutes

Top 5 Goosebump Moments In Musical Theatre

In this I will be telling you my top 5 goosebump moments I have witnessed in theatre! I think Musical Theatre is one of the best mediums to tell a powerful story. It combines music, drama and dance to heightens. NUMBER 1- KIMS NIGHTMARE (MISS SIAGON) I saw the revival of Miss Saigon on tour … Continue reading Top 5 Goosebump Moments In Musical Theatre →

eugenegriffin_ General Theatre 5 Comments 4th Mar 20198th Mar 2019 3 Minutes

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