The worldwide phenomenon The Lion King, has broken box office records across the globe. That said, it's not always known for its cheapest tickets. My previous blog running down the best way to find tickets post lockdown continues to attract people even today reflecting how eager people are to find the cheapest tickets. While the... Continue Reading →
Six, a concert celebrating female empowerment centred around the wives of Henry VIII that took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm and hasn't looked back since. With the help of its Queendom, it's rocked the West End, Broadway, a UK tour, and is even soon set to rock Hampton Court this summer. With numerous five star... Continue Reading →
With Frozen joining the Lion King and Bedknobs and Broomsticks as well as Beauty and the Beast setting off on UK tours there's a lot of Disney stageyness around. However, there may be one thing stopping you from a visit - the price! You may be wondering can you still bag tickets for a reasonable... Continue Reading →
After its 2nd Summer at the London Palladium, the London Palladium production of Joseph is set to tour the UK It's been long rumoured that the Michael Harrison production would take to the road after the long ruining Bill Kenwright production came to a close. While casting and full dates are yet to be confirmed,... Continue Reading →
David Pugh has been determined to stage productions. Within weeks he announced and produced a remounted production of Educating Rita at the Minack Theatre. Today it's been confirmed that the remounted production, starring Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson will once again tour the UK in a covid secure, socially distanced environment. The tour will kick... Continue Reading →
Book: Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse Music & Lyrics: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Director: Martin Connor Back on a UK Tour, Bill Kenwright's production of The Sound of Music continues to delight audiences with its memorable songs and sincere characters. Director Martin Connor focuses on the family bond of the Von Trapps and how after... Continue Reading →
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics: Tim Rice Director: Bill Kenwright It's been a staple of the UK touring scene for years but with regular recasts and tweaks to the production, Bill Kenright keeps audiences coming back again and again to this retro classic. Currently, Mark McMullan from Britain's Got Talent makes his professional theatre debut... Continue Reading →
We've approached the end of another year and another decade too. I'd like to say a quick thank you for taking the time to read my reviews this year. I've been overwhelmed by the number of you who check out my analysis of productions across the country. This year I've seen over 70 performances from... Continue Reading →
Book: Jose Fernandez Music: Steve Margoshes Lyrics: Jacques Levy Director & Choreographer: Nick Winston Fame is now finishing up its 30th Anniversary Tour and this nostalgic production features a super talented class of 1984. This new revival by Selladoor Productions reinvents the staging, with a backdrop full of head shots of the year group, almost... Continue Reading →
Writer: Shelagh Delaney Director: Bijan Sheibani Some may hear the 'kitchen sink drama' and run for the hills. They would be wrong to do so with this as the production continues to be as relevant today, as it was when it was written. Shelagh Delaney's domestic script highlights issues around class, sexual orientation, gender and... Continue Reading →
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