A remarkable musical work with significant historical value. Certainly bound to become a classic.
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Norma Jeane The Musical, LOST Theatre – Review
Meet Norma Jeane… and the voices in her head. They’ll hook you in, but might leave you wanting more.
Read More »The Romford Rose, Queens Theatre Hornchurch – Review
Pros: A new fusion of British and Western unlike anything currently showing, with a strong multitalented band Cons: The plot is erratic and overdramatic with few props and little set to aid it. Some of the jokes are distasteful Queens Theatre, Hornchurch boasts a beautiful auditorium and a large, spacious stage. With a light-bulb lined border and giant, floating Dolly Parton head, it sure looks the part for a country musical. Unfortunately the band takes up most of the stage, leaving ...
Read More »Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, Theatre Royal Brighton (Brighton Festival) — Review
An outstanding production full of soul, fun and debauchery, led by a strong ensemble cast.
Read More »The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Pros: Strong ensemble, original score, great direction Cons: The band was far too loud in parts, and drowned out the cast Anything that has the words ‘trailer’ and ‘park’ in it will always get my vote as I love a bit of trash. I’m also fond of musicals, so when I heard that The Great American Trailer Park Musical was having its London premiere I grabbed my wife-beater vest, a can of Bud, and ran to get a ticket. Currently on ...
Read More »The Sins Of Jack Saul, Above The Stag – Review
Pros: A fascinating and funny play in a tight, intimate venue, hidden under the Vauxhall Arches. Cons: For some, even if the subject matter doesn’t put you off, the rumbling of the trains overhead might just. Some plays just make no sense on paper. Who sits down thinking, “I know, let’s turn my biography of a barely known nineteenth-century homosexual prostitute into a play, and better yet, let’s make it a musical”? Thankfully, though, that seems just the thought process ...
Read More »Devilish!, Landor Theatre – Review
Devilish! tempts us to indulge in an evening of undemanding entertainment, but should have demanded more of itself.
Read More »Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Pros: A cult show for disco lovers and 90s nostalgics. Cons: The singing needs some polishing. I am writing this review with my jaw still sore from all the laughter, while proudly displaying my “Space Vixen” badge. If you – like me – grew up in the 90s watching music channels and Japanese superhero cartoons, you will love everything about this show. Saucy Jack’s is a dodgy nightclub hidden in a dark corner of the galaxy. Every night, under the ...
Read More »H.M.S. Pinafore, Hackney Empire – Review
This classic Gilbert and Sullivan piece is given a new lease on life under Sasha Regan's inspired direction.
Read More »I Am Thomas, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
I Am Thomas is a smart, funny, stylish and thoroughly Scottish paean to a forgotten subversive.
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