Seventies teen sensation Jackie is making a triumphant return but this time in the form of a fun jukebox musical. Yes you heard that right and you're probably thinking how. Sitting down at the Orchard Theatre last night, that was exactly my thoughts. Whilst eagerly awaiting the overtune to fill the room, I was very … Continue reading Review: Jackie The Musical – Orchard Theatre
By Amy Lambert Music, lyrics and book by Richard O'Brien, The Rocky Horror Show is back and better than ever with a UK tour. The musical tells the story of a young newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm resulting in them coming to the home of a mad scientist transvestite. They come to discover … Continue reading Review: The Rocky Horror Show – Dartford Orchard
The 60th anniversary tour of the Agatha Christie classic The Mousetrap heads to the Orchard Theatre in Dartford this week. The show is known for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre and with the 2016 tour underway, the triumph continues. With any play of this sort, it is acted in a … Continue reading Review: The Mousetrap Orchard Theatre
Hairspray is back and touring around the UK. Tackling some serious issues, sporting some rather big hair and displaying some fun loving dance moves, Hairspray is as vibrant as ever. Having not being able to see the production when it was at the Leicester Curve back in 2014, I was intrigued to see the adaption … Continue reading Hairspray Tour – Bromley Churchill ✮✮✮
Following it's sold our run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Funny Girl makes it's West End transfer to the famous Savoy Theatre. A familiar surrounding for leading lady Sheridan Smith who previously strutted her stuff as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde back in 2010 at this very venue. This stunning theatre is the perfect place … Continue reading Funny Girl at the Savoy ✮✮✮✮✮
So last night I went along to see the Chicago UK tour at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford. I had previously seen the show in the West End many years prior and I have to say that it is one of my favourite musicals. For those of you who don't know Chicago is based on … Continue reading Review: Chicago UK Tour ✮✮✮✮
Elf at the Dominion is the highly anticipated seasonal musical based upon the hit Will Farrell movie. As you enter the theatre you are greeted by a selection of Christmas decor which somewhat feels like you have just walked into the famous Plaza Hotel's reception. With the show having such a buzz about it, I … Continue reading Review: Elf ✮✮✮
In The Heights is set over a period of 3 days, in the centre of a largely dominican-american neighbourhood in Washington Heights. It follows a small community consisting of ambitious, hopeful young people, who are dreaming of a better life but wanting to stay true to tradition. With music and lyrics written by Lin Manuel-Miranda (who … Continue reading Review: In The Heights ✮✮✮✮✮
Calling all theatre fans... If you haven't visited London's Theatre Cafe, situated in the heart of the West End, on Shaftesbury Avenue (opposite Les Mis) then you're missing out. What a genius idea to have a cafe dedicated to musical theatre. A place where you can go and listen to various soundtracks and have themed … Continue reading The Theatre Cafe
Leading up to last nights show, my excitement levels were sky high. A woman that I deeply admire who has one of the best voices in the business (not to mention she was one of the first Elphaba's) and finally I had the pleasure of seeing her perform live. As I entered what they call The Singers … Continue reading Shoshana Bean: The Singers Lounge
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