Firstly, I want to thank you for taking the time to read this and all my other posts. Following the creation of The Theatre Twittic in January, many of you have checked out my thoughts, analysis and value for money ratings for productions, alongside commentary on other industry hot topics. There's also been a few... Continue Reading →
Review: The Wizard of Oz at the Birmingham Rep
Writer: Frank Baum Music and Lyrics: Harold Arlen & E Y Harburg Director: Liam Steel Birmingham Rep is not the only producer of an adaption of the classic film this year . It seems to be quite a title up and down the country. However, this production is certainly set to be one that fills... Continue Reading →
Review: Crimes of the Christmas Pudding at the Lichfield Garrick
Writer: Feargus Woods Dunlop Director: Nel Crouch The Lichfield Garrick once more brings New Old Friends back to their studio this Christmas with their latest episode in their festive Crimes on series. Some say that threes a crowd but that's certainly not the case for this, which is a great evening of laugh out loud comedy.... Continue Reading →
Review: Sleeping Beauty at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Writer: Alan McHugh Director: Ian AdamsCo-Director: Adrian Jackson Three years at the helm of the Wolverhampton Grand and Adrian Jackson is making his mark on the annual pantomime which this year he co-directs. Jackson appoints longtime collaborator Ian Adams once more as the Dame but also for the first time, Director of this production. With a... Continue Reading →
Review: Dick Whittington at the Lichfield Garrick
Writer: Paul HendyDirector: Sam RaboneEvolution Pantomimes partners up with the Lichfield Garrick for the third year running and this time it seems the Garrick has handed the reigns firmly over to Evolution as Sam Rabone not only returns as the Dame, but also as Director. Paul Hendy's script contains all the elements you'd expect from a... Continue Reading →
