Reviewed by Sophie Ross Wednesday 22nd February Reviewer rating: ★ ★★ ★ It's the return of the well-known Calendar Girls with Gary Barlow and Tim Fifth's new musical The Girls. Opening at the Phoenix Theatre this week, the show follows a Yorkshire WI group as they pose for a nude calendar to raise money after the … Continue reading Review: The Girls (Phoenix Theatre)
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Review: Evita (New Wimbledon Theatre)
Reviewed by Sophie Ross 21st February 2016 Reviewer rating: ★ ★ ★ Last night, the Evita UK tour made a stop at the New Wimbledon Theatre. With a jam packed audience full of different generations, we were intrigued to see how this touring production would come to life. The show tells the story of Eva Duarate … Continue reading Review: Evita (New Wimbledon Theatre)
Review: The Wild Party (The Other Palace)
Reviewed by Ksenya Gray Tuesday 21st February Reviewer rating:★ ★ ★ ★ The relaunch of St James Theatre as The Other Palace warranted a party and that’s exactly what it got. Starting off the 2017 season under the Artistic Direction of Paul Taylor-Mills, Michael John LaChiusa's dark and dazzling jazz-age Broadway musical is brought to … Continue reading Review: The Wild Party (The Other Palace)
Not Dead Enough (New Victoria Theatre, Woking)
Reviewed by Charly Ralph February 6th 2017 Reviewer rating: ★ ★ ★ Not Dead Enough was the third novel in Peter James’ award winning Roy Grace series and is now the third play in his box office smash hit and critically acclaimed stage franchise, following the successes of The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple. It tells the story of Brian … Continue reading Not Dead Enough (New Victoria Theatre, Woking)
Review: The Kite Runner (Wyndhams Theatre)
Reviewed by Sophie Ross 10th January 2016 Reviewer rating:★ ★★ ★ Khaled Hossenini's, The Kite Runner opened at the Wyndhams Theatre last night following the success of both the novel and film. It tells the story of Afghanistan over the span of 25 years, through troubled times. Transforming into a play adaption, Matthew Spangler has … Continue reading Review: The Kite Runner (Wyndhams Theatre)
Review: LMTO’s “A Christmas Carol” – (Lyceum Theatre)
Reviewed By Sophie Ross December 19th 2016 Reviewer rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ The London Musical Theatre Orchestra returns for a one night only performance of "A Christmas Carol". Taking over the Lyceum Theatre, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future came out to play accompanied by a star studded line-up. With a sold out audience performing on … Continue reading Review: LMTO’s “A Christmas Carol” – (Lyceum Theatre)
Review: Rent 20th Anniversary (St James)
Reviewed by: Sophie Ross 13th December 2016 Reviewer rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ It's been twenty years since Rent first premiered off-broadway and to this day, it's still wowing audiences all over. With the original production winning a bucket load of awards, it's a show that still holds such a strong, empowering and important message. The show … Continue reading Review: Rent 20th Anniversary (St James)
Review: Sinbad the Sailor (Theatre Royal Stratford)
Reviewed by Charly Ralph December 10th 2017 Reviewer rating: ★ ★ ★ Sleigh bells, Christmas trees, mince pies and pantomime! A trip to the theatre during the festive season continues to be an integral part of many people’s Christmas celebrations, with productions cross the country now in full swing. Theatre Royal Stratford East’s offering this year is … Continue reading Review: Sinbad the Sailor (Theatre Royal Stratford)
Review: The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (Criterion Theatre)
Reviewed by Ksenya Gray 22nd November 2016 Reviewer rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ You've seen their award winning plays in the West End before but now the Mischief Theatre Company have brought a laugh out loud farce, A Comedy About A Bank Robbery, to the Criterion Theatre. If the name rings a bell, their previous productions include … Continue reading Review: The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (Criterion Theatre)
Review: State Fair (Cadogan Hall)
Reviewed by Sophie Ross 6th November 2016 Reviewer rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Last night, Cadogan Hall hosted a night of Rodgers and Hammerstein's State Fair. With a star-studded West End line up accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra (LMTO), we knew we were in for a treat before it had even started. The show … Continue reading Review: State Fair (Cadogan Hall)
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