A powerhouse of a cast tell a story of ‘what if’
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Ragtime, Bridewell Theatre – Review
Both the Bridewell Theatre and its resident company Sedos are largely hidden gems. Quietly tucked behind Fleet Street they continuously produce high quality plays and musicals. Their latest, Ragtime, is a remarkable achievement for an amateur company at a fringe venue. A simple wooden set easily adapts to every scene, while excellent costumes add genuine authenticity; all of which provide a credible snapshot of New York in the early 20th Century. Sitting close to the dividing curtains stage left I ...
Read More »Reputation, The Other Palace – Review
Squished into the studio space of The Other Palace, Reputation follows ambitious budding writer Michelle Grant as she fights the comically evil plagiariser and El-Capone knockoff Freddy Larceny (see what they did there with the last name?) who has stolen her novel and made it into a hit film. No doubt there is talent and effort within the piece. Some lovely choreography from Tamsyn Salter provides the classic teeth and jazz hands glamour that (some) musicals require and keeps the ...
Read More »I Do! I Do!, Upstairs at The Gatehouse – Review
Worth checking out for charming performances in a great venue and lovely pub.
Read More »Soho Cinders, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
Exuberant and funny musical based on the Cinderella fairy tale
Read More »Dangerous Liaisons, Bridewell Theatre – Review
An original dance adaptation of a classic French novel
Read More »Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Union Theatre – Review
The Union's latest classic revival makes for a disappointing night out.
Read More »Midlife Cowboy, The Pleasance – Review
Tony Hawks isn’t usually one to play it safe. After all, this is the man who decided to hitchhike around Ireland with a fridge. So Midlife Cowboy is another endeavour in a line of risk taking. And whilst you have to admire the efforts of what is so clearly a labour of love to him, it all unfortunately feels just a little flat. Maybe taking the roles of lead actor, director and producer means that Hawks couldn’t critically evaluate the ...
Read More »SUICIDE PACT, PQA Venues @ Riddle’s Court – Review
Decent two-hand musical drama about wanting to end it all.
Read More »Rent, Stockwell Playhouse – Review
A punchy and fun production of a classic musical
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