Even with the touch of Sondheim this is heavy going, but still manages to shine with some pleasing performances.

A fun night out with an energetic cast if you’re keen on revisiting the dusty pages of former Broadway glory. However, you’ll also see why this dated Leonard Bernstein musical hasn’t been revived as often as his other blockbuster hits.

This show reminds us it’s still important to keep talking about HIV and does so with warmth, if a little too much reflection.

Pros: A charismatic cast and lots and lots of laughter. Cons: The story is as thin as can be. Bathhouse: The Musical is essentially a fish-out-of-water story about a young gay man’s introduction to the Bathhouse. He is looking for love but shocked to learn that the other men have much more immediate concerns! Created by Tim Evanicki and Esther Daack, the show was first performed in Florida in 2006. A lot has changed since then in the world of ...

Heart and soul in spades but not quite scary enough.