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 …
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Theatre Review: Anyone Can Whistle at the Southwark Playhouse
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 …
10 Empowering Female Musical Theatre Songs
As International Women’s Day has just passed, and I love women and musical theatre, I thought why not do a little post highlighting some of my personal favourite female empowerment songs. These are in no particular order (because I am too indecisive for that), they’re just in whatever order my brain thought of them at …
Theatre Review: Beauty and the Beast UK Tour, Sunderland Empire
Re-imagined and ready to dazzle audiences, this vibrant new production of Beauty and the Beast is enchanting audiences across the UK. Based on the classic Disney movie, the current touring production has been completely redesigned using state-of-the-art technology and compelling new set and costume designs to bring the story to life in a way never …
Theatre Review: Feathers, Gutter Street (Lion and Unicorn Theatre)
** 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 …
Theatre Review: Hairspray, The London Coliseum
You can’t stop the beat at the London Coliseum right now! This joyous and energetic musical has, for the past few months, been delighting audiences as one of the first musicals to reopen. It’s actually a relief to see shows that had planned to open before the shutdown still being able to open. The cast …
Theatre Review: Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre
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 …
Theatre Review: John & Jen, Southwark Playhouse
** This review may contain spoilers ** Last night an updated version of Andrew Lippa’s musical ‘John & Jen’ had its first preview at the Southwark Playhouse to a standing ovation. It was a delight to be back in one of my favourite off-West End theatres to go on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with …
8 Great Fathers From Musical Theatre
Happy Father’s Day! To celebrate, I’ve compiled together a list of some of the most beloved fathers (and fatherly figures) from the stage. Being a father doesn’t mean you always know the answers, but it does mean you are always there to provide your love and advice. Here are some of my top fatherly characters …
Review: Les Miserables Concert, Sondheim Theatre
Finally, after over a year, I was back in a West End theatre last week! Seeing the Les Miserables concert felt very overdue as I had tickets for it back in January. Inevitably, this did not end up being the exciting return to theatre I was hoping for at the time. For my theatre plans …