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 …
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 …
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 …
** 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 …
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 …
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 …
** 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 …
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 …
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 …
With London theatres gearing up to reopen from the 17th May, I’ve been thinking about which shows I’m most excited to book a seat for. I was luckier than many last year with my theatre ventures. In the middle of the shutdown, I managed to see The Last Five Years at the Southwark Playhouse. That’s …
