Reviewed by Sophie Ross March 11th 2020 Reviewer Rating: ★★★★★ Welcome to the Rock! Come From Away tells the story of the days surrounding 9/11 in a small place in Canada called Newfoundland. It tells the story of humanity, a community coming together in times of darkness and the importance of being kind. Based on … Continue reading Review: Come From Away (Pheonix Theatre)
Reviewed by Emily March March 9th 2020 Reviewer Rating:★★★★★ I always know when I go to see Beautiful: The Carole King Musical that I really can sit back, relax and enjoy the show, knowing that it’s going to be great and oh this production didn't disappoint. On its second visit to the Wales Millennium Centre, Beautiful … Continue reading Review: Beautiful UK Tour (Wales Millennium Centre)
Reviewed by Emily March 10th January 2020 Reviewer Rating: ★★★ Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I danced into the Wales Millennium Centre this week, bringing it's classic score including Whistle A Happy Tune, Getting To Know You and Shall We Dance. In fact, it was the first musical I’ve seen in a while that included … Continue reading Review: The King and I (Wales Millennium Centre)
Reviewed by Emily March 19th November 2019 Reviewer Rating: ★★★★★ Les Misérables has raised the bar for touring musicals this evening at Wales Millennium Centre. Les Mis is a sung-through musical, adapted from French poet Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name. This new version of the production gives the musical a new burst … Continue reading Review: Les Misérables (Wales Millennium Centre)
Reviewed by Emily March 19th November 2019 Reviewer Rating: ★★★★ Nativity the Musical definitely brought sparkle and shine to a dull Cardiff Bay on Tuesday evening, almost 10 years to the day of the film release. Having been a fan of the film franchise since it first premiered, and the memorable songs have been a … Continue reading Review: Nativity (Wales Millennium Centre)
Reviewed by Emily March 29th October 2019 Reviewer Rating: ★★★★ 9to5 the Musical, based on the 80’s movie starring Dolly Parton burst into the Wales Millennium Centre last night. With it's colourful set, shocking storyline and larger than life characters, I was intrigued to see how the show was transfer to the stage. The cast … Continue reading Review: 9to5 (Wales Millennium Centre)
Reviewed by Emily March 21st October 2019 Reviewer Rating:★★★★ On Your Feet is currently sweeping the nation on its UK tour and this week, it's Cardiffs turn. After seeing the show in London over the summer, I knew I would have to make a return visit to see this fierce, high-energy show. Although I went in knowing … Continue reading Review: On Your Feet (Wales Millennium Centre)
Reviewed by Emily March 14th October 2019 Reviewer Rating: ★★★ Grease bounced into the Wales Millennium Centre last night with a lot of energy, sass and a reimagining of the much loved classic. I was really pleased by Arlene Phillips’ exciting, fast paced choreography throughout the show that was demonstrated incredibly by the talent cast of … Continue reading Review: Grease (Wales Millennium Centre)
Lea Salonga returns to London! Date: 21/07/2019 Rating: ★★★★ The International musical theatre star: Lea Salonga, concluded her sold out tour at the world famous London Palladium yesterday. for not just one but two shows. Wowing with an impressive 17 song setlist, filled with much loved classics and some wonderful surprises, it was a concert … Continue reading Review: Lea Salonga (London Palladium)
I have to admit, despite knowing who Nigel Slater is - I’m not massively familiar with his career or his books, includingToast. So going into the play adaptation of the book of his childhood, I wasn’t sure what to expect at all. What followed was one of the most heartwarming experiences I’ve had in theatre … Continue reading Review: Toast (The Other Palace)
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