Oliver – New Review
Charles Spencer has returned to Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to re-review for the Daily Telegraph, in light of the new cast, particularly the actor and stand-up comedian Omid Djalili who is now playing the role of Fagin (previously played by Rowan Atkinson). Clearly Mr. Spencer was again delighted, and reveived his “guaranteed [...]
The Rat Pack
Opening soon on 24th September 2009 at the Adelphi Theatre in London is The Rat Pack. Take this opportunity to drift back to a glamorous era where the famous rubbed shoulders with politicians and partied hard. Frank, Sammy and Dean, all singing, all dancing, all round entertainers, injected not only their songs into the 50s [...]
Dreamboats and Petticoats Review
In a review for the Independent in July of this year Michael Coveney writes What can you possibly say about a show that defies analysis, scorns ideas and is so well packaged it would win prizes in a “most attractive parcel” competition? It’s just a pop concert with a token storyline of teenagers in love [...]
Bounce – Insane in the Brain
At the Peacock Theatre only until 3rd october 2009 is Bounce – Insane in the Brain. An explosive hip hop version of stage version of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. Bounce returns by popular demand for a second year. In the confines of a psychiatric hospital, breakdance becomes a way of expressing freedom and [...]
Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun is appearing at The Young Vic in London from 3rd October until 2nd January 2010. This delightful musical is packed with classic show-stopping tunes including There’s No Business Like Show Business, Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly and Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better, Annie Get Your Gun brings the sun [...]
Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne’s triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, and took the dance world by a storm. Swan Lake now returns for a strictly limited Christmas run at Sadlers Wells from 10th December to 24th January 2010 – so be sure to get tickets early. This multi-award winning version has been acclaimed [...]
The Snowman returns
Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman returns for a twelfth year – for Christmas of course – to delight children of all ages. This year it is showing at the Peacock Theatre in London for a limited run from 2nd December to 10th January. ‘Sheer theatrical magic. Go see The Snowman, and melt’ The Times. ‘An essential [...]
X-Factors Diana Vickers in the West End
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, at the Vaudeville Theatre in London opens in October 2009 starring Diana Vickers. It is the first major revival since it’s premiere at the National Theatre and Aldwych Theatre in 1992 where it won the Evening Standard and 1993 Olivier Award for Best Comedy. Add that to the [...]
Hello Dolly
Enjoy summer theatre at the Open Air Theatre in London’s Regents Park – this production of Hello Dolly stars Samanth Spiro as Dolly, and features some of the most uplifting music in musical theatre – Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Before the Parade Passes By, and Hello, Dolly! Limited run from 30th July until 12th [...]
Michael Jackson RIP
Well, who can believe it – the King of Pop, Wacko Jacko sadly died early this morning UK time. Whatever you call him, whatever you thought of his turbulent life, few would deny that there was something of a musical genius in there somewhere – however mis-guided that genius may have been at times. I [...]
