A well-staged and atmospheric revival of a daring show that goes beyond the usual light-hearted musical theatre fare.
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27, The Cockpit – Review
A new kind of theatre that brings depth and emotion without losing any power.
Read More »Assisted Suicide: The Musical, Southbank Centre – Review
Pros: Carr offers a fresh perspective on a controversial topic and puts forward some compelling arguments. Cons: The show is at times repetitive and scattergun in its approach, with distractingly poor production values. I confess, I’ve been looking forward to Assisted Suicide: The Musical partly because of its wonderfully subversive title. Friends gave me impressively uncomfortable looks and made awkward comments when I told them the title of the show. I think these brief interactions alone indicated the general discomfort ...
Read More »Title Of Show, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
If lighthearted comedy theatre is for you, this is well worth a watch. The young cast belt out songs and deliver gags in equal measure.
Read More »Vanities The Musical, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A hilarious, fun and relatable musical with a strong spirit
Read More »Made in Dagenham, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – Review
Pros: A musical of laughs and non-stop entertainment. Cons: Simplified, at times cliched, plot. Made in Dagenham certainly is one heck of a fun ride that will keep your toes tapping from start to finish. The tunes are cheerful and keep the beat flowing, while an on-stage band bring the backing to life. This musical, based on the 2010 film of the same name, tells the story of a group of female factory workers who went on strike in the 1960s ...
Read More »Little Shop of Horrors, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
A delightfully full-blooded revival of the quirky cult musical.
Read More »Allegro, Southwark Playhouse – Review
An indelible stamp of quality from the pen of Broadway legends; a great musical just waiting to be discovered.
Read More »The Secret Garden, Ambassadors Theatre – Review
Unsurprisingly, the kids steal this immensely enjoyable show and prove there are exciting young performers waiting in the wings.
Read More »The Miserables, Etcetera Theatre – Review
This is a very funny show and I was laughing throughout, I left the theatre with a big smile on my face.
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