REVIEW: THE MILK TRAIN DOESN’T STOP HERE ANYMORE (Charing Cross Theatre)
Ten years ago, I saw Tennessee Williams’ play Vieux Carre at the Kings Head Theatre, directed by Robert Chevara and it still remains one of my favourite plays today. So when I heard he was directing another Williams play, this time at the Charing Cross Theatre, I knew I had to go and check it […]
REVIEW: WITCHES OF OZ (Vaults)
The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved films of all time. First released in 1939, this Judy Garland classic is a family favourite even still today. Wicked the Musical, first brought to the London stage in 2006 (which gives the backstory to the original film) is still going strong and has just […]
REVIEW: Billy Parva (Hen & Chickens)
Billy Parva living legend, except he is more of a leg-end. Oddbod Theatre’s first showing of their premier production at the Camden Fringe is a one-hander starring Michael Mulqueen in a self-written monologue about a larger-than-life-itself character trapped in a reverie of his own invention. Or is he? Is he a mechanic working in the […]
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at London’s The Other Palace
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Playing at The Other Palace until 3 September 2023 From 21 February 2023, donning the blue blazer, and stepping into the lead role of geeky teen, turned popular girl will be Miracle Chance (Be More Chill), as Veronica Sawyer. Beside her, freezing our brains in the role […]
REVIEW: HORSE-PLAY (Riverside Studios)
Horse-Play is a hilarious new comedy by Ian Hallard. Exploring the kinkier side of life, Horse-Play has its world premiere at Riverside Studios where audiences can have the “ride of their lives…” this summer. Horse-Play focuses on Tom and Tim. After ten years of married life, they decide to spice up their sex life by […]
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! at the Wyndham’s Theatre ★★★★★
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! broke new ground on Broadway in 1943 as the first true book musical, where the songs and dances were seamlessly integrated into the plot to heighten the drama and momentum. The show was an instant box office sensation and ran for an unprecedented 2,212 performances, inspiring numerous award-winning revivals (including the […]
REVIEW: BLIPPI (Apollo Theatre)
Some of you may be fortunate enough not to know Blippi’s oeuvre, which includes the iconic ‘Brush Your Teeth Song’, the inspired ‘The Monster Truck Song’ and of course, who can forget that classic banger ‘The Excavator Song’.! I specifically requested the opportunity to review ‘Blippi The Musical’ as it was a favourite of my […]
REVIEW: Treason The Musical In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane)
Treason is a new musical about the well-known gunpowder plot featuring music by Ricky Allan and book and lyrics by Ricky Allan and Kieran Lynn. Put on hold due to the pandemic, Treason has garnered a global audience following a streamed concert from Cadogan Hall in March 2021 and the release of six tracks on […]
REVIEW: CRUISE (Apollo Theatre)
Jack Holden’s Cruise was one of the first productions to premiere in the West End when theatres reopened in May 2021. Based on a true story Jack was told whilst volunteering for Switchboard, the LGBTQ+ Listening Service, Cruise pays tribute to a generation decimated by HIV and AIDs. This kaleidoscopic musical is a celebration of […]
REVIEW: KINKY BOOTS IN CONCERT (Theatre Royal Drury Lane)
Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony and Olivier Award-winning Kinky Boots The Musical hasn’t been seen in the West End since 2019. Now as part of a concert series at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Kinky Boots gleefully struts back onto the stage showing audiences just what they’ve been missing- sex in a red heel! Based […]