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
Category: West End
Review: Chicago UK Tour ✮✮✮✮
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 ✮✮✮✮
Review: Footloose UK Tour – Orchard Theatre ✮✮✮
The four-time Tony Award nominated musical is back and better than ever taking the UK by storm on it's 2016 tour. Based on the 1980's movie starring the infamous Kevin Bacon, it tells the story of a young and energetic boy Ren who moves from the fast paced dancing streets of Chicago to a rural … Continue reading Review: Footloose UK Tour – Orchard Theatre ✮✮✮
Review: Elf ✮✮✮
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 ✮✮✮
Review: In The Heights ✮✮✮✮✮
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 ✮✮✮✮✮
American Idiot ✮✮✮
The Green Day musical American Idiot has just kicked off it's limited run at the Arts Theatre in London, starring XFactor finalist Amelia Lily and theatre star Aaron Sidwell. Produced by David Hutchinson and Phillip Rowntree for Sell a Door Theatre Company, it tells the story of three friends each trying to discover their purposes … Continue reading American Idiot ✮✮✮