Extra, extra! Get your papes! Newsies has finally landed in London after a decade-long wait. My love for Newsies has been unwavering for an equally long period of time, so of course I’m biassed. But when I tell you this production is one of the most incredible pieces of theatre in general that I have …
Nica Burns’ new pride and joy, the first West End theatre to open in fifty years, has become a temporary home to a heart-warming new play based on the life of Neil Baldwin. It was a marvellous selection (forgive me, I couldn’t resist), but also a bold choice, to open the theatre with a new …
Omigod you guys, Legally Blonde the musical is back in London! It’s only for a limited time so catch it at the Regent’s Park Open Air theatre before it’s too late. Since opening on Broadway, Legally Blonde the musical has firmly cemented itself as a favourite amongst theatre fans. When fashion major Elle Woods forms …
I’m lost for words. This show was easily one of the best pieces of theatre I have seen in a long time. It was a completely mesmerising and a wildly creative way of telling Neil Gaiman’s beloved story. I am in awe at what the creative team have accomplished in bringing this fantasy novel to …
Originally a huge flop for Stephen Sondheim, bringing back this largely ignored show back after 58 years was a strange choice. Especially as it is the first staged Sondheim production to open in the UK since his passing last year. Anyone Can Whistle lasted only a mere twelve previews and nine performances on Broadway before …
Happy New Year! I meant to post this before 2021 ended but here we are in 2022 and I’m still living in the past. When I sat down to make this list I thought it would be a struggle. I didn’t realise I managed to see as much theatre as I did in a year …
** This review may contain spoilers ** When I went to see High Riser a couple of months back, I read about Gutter Street’s previous work and thought ‘ah man, Feathers would have been great to see too’. Luckily for all of us, they have brought it back! A big thank you to Gutter Street …
How did I end up being one of the only musical theatre fans to have never seen Phantom on stage? It’s not like it’s been running since before I was born or anything. But don’t panic, I have finally checked it off my list! Despite wanting to see it for a while, there was no …
