Featuring some outlandish plot devices that are lacking in depth, LoveStuck is certainly not a dull musical!
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This Beautiful Future, The Yard Theatre – Review
Pros: An interesting view on love and war Cons: Some questionable karaoke that might not be to everyone’s taste It is 1944 in occupied France. Two teenagers exchange laughter and kisses and find love in spite of war. The story follows Elodie (Hannah Millward) and Otto (Bradley Hall) an unlikely but electric pairing; Elodie is a whimsical and playful French girl, while Otto is a German solider regimented, and brainwashed by Hilter’s rhetoric. The two find comfort and joy in each other’s company while ...
Read More »The Toll, Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club – Review
A wonderful evening with profound thoughts, sharp humour and extremely intelligent work; a show not to miss!
Read More »Lizzie, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Pros: Blistering score, faultless vocals and a mesmerising story. A well produced and executed piece. Cons: Not a family friendly show, with some disturbing scenes and strong language. Upon introduction to the concept of this musical, I was sceptical as to how a concert-esque staging could do justice to such a rich piece of storytelling. Needless to say, my scepticism was immediately withdrawn. Greenwich Theatre is neatly tucked away yet boasts an outstanding space. For Lizzie the auditorium was aptly filled with ...
Read More »Running Mate, Iris Theatre – Review
Pros: Intelligent idea in a knock out venue Cons: It didn’t live up to my expectations as the songs didn’t fit naturally and the execution was lacking After the initial shock of how beautiful the inside of St Pauls Church is, I took a pew and waited for the lights to dim. The promise of a political musical is always one to get me excited but unfortunately this one just didn’t deliver. The concept alone of highlighting the place of ...
Read More »Jest End, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Wickedly sharp and frightfully funny. Not to be missed!
Read More »Still, Ovalhouse – Review
Bold and intelligent, this play is an experience unlike any other though a few aspects and ideas fall flat.
Read More »The Beggar’s Opera,
Fresh and powerful, this production is a well thought out adaptation of a much loved play.
Read More »Hotel For Criminals, New Wimbledon Studio – Review
Deserving of its cult status, Hotel For Criminals combines an incredible cast and creatives to create a unique world all of its own.
Read More »27, The Cockpit – Review
A new kind of theatre that brings depth and emotion without losing any power.
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