Reviewed By Ksenya Gray October 25th Reviewer rating: ✮✮✮ The Hotel Cerise had its world premiere yesterday evening at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Writer and critic, Bonnie Greer has taken Chekhov’s timeless play, The Cherry Orchard and transported it to America in the weeks leading up to 2016 election (in other words, now) highlighting … Continue reading Review: The Hotel Cerise (Theatre Royal Stratford)
Last night, Murder Ballad had it's official opening night at the Arts Theatre. With an A-list Musical Theatre cast any producer would dream of, the atmosphere in the theatre lobby pre-show was electric. Much like American Idiot which graced the stage before, it's an American rock-opera ballad set in New York City. It follows the love triangle of … Continue reading REVIEW: Murder Ballad – (Arts Theatre) ✮✮✮✮
By Charly Ralph Cora Bissett’s Glasgow Girls first took to the Stratford stage in 2013 and won both audiences and critics over winning the ‘Off West End’ Best New Musical Award. The gritty, regional production tells the true story of a group of teenage girls from Glasgow, Scotland who campaigned against the poor treatment of … Continue reading REVIEW: THE GLASGOW GIRLS – (Theatre Royal Stratford) ✮✮✮
By Charly Ralph The last of the summer sunshine set on The Print Room at the Coronet last night, providing the ideal environment for a Tennessee Williams’ play, almost emulating the Southern heat associated with his body of works. A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur is one of Williams’ later works, yet to be celebrated … Continue reading REVIEW: A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR – (Print Room at the Coronet) ✮✮✮✮
By Charly Ralph Starting its life as a classic black comedy on screen in 1960, the story of Seymour and his man eating plant was adapted for the stage in the early 80s and has since become somewhat of a cult phenomenon. Written by Howard Ashman, with music from Alan Menken inspired by the earlier … Continue reading REVIEW: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Kerry Ellis is set to join the 2017 UK tour of Wonderland. She will play alongside Coronation Street's Wendi Peters and theatre favourite Dave Willetts for selected dates during the show's eight month run. Ellis, will play Alice with Peters playing Queen of Hearts and Willetts as the White Rabbit. With music by Frank Wildhorn, Wonderland is … Continue reading Kerry Ellis to guest star in Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt is known for playing a catalogue of roles over the last fifteen years. From starring in Gypsy, Saturday Night Fever, A Chorus Line and most recently In The Heights to name just a few, she's a vocal powerhouse who is about to take on a new and exciting role in Murder Ballad. Coming from a … Continue reading The Theatre Hub: Victoria Hamilton-Barritt
By Charly Ralph First published back in 1999, Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo has definitely stood the test of time and is still a much loved children’s book today. Having been adapted for the stage by Tall Stories Theatre Company, The Gruffalo has roared his way back to London’s West End celebrating his 15th anniversary treading the boards. For … Continue reading The Gruffalo roars back to the heart of London’s West End
The Truth is a comedic play that examines the complex relationship between two couples who are caught up in the politics of extra marital affairs, friendship, deceit and the truth. The show was well received on the night with audience members audibly in stitches as Alex Hanson, Tanya Franks, Francis O’Connor and Robert Portal took the stage … Continue reading Review: The Truth – Wyndhams Theatre
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
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