From Here To Eternity has returned to the London stages for the first time since the 2013/2014 West End run with a revised production at The Charing Cross Theatre. The show tells of the men of G Company who are stationed in Hawaii in the lead up to the Pearl Harbour attack in 1941. We meet Milt Warden, a first
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Baz Luhrmann’s strictly ballroom is on its UK and Ireland tour! Adopted for the stage from the 1992 film, this show provides an insight into the dazzling but cutthroat ballroom world. It tells the story of an Australian dancer called Scott Hastings who causes an uproar in the ballroom community for dancing his ‘non-federation’ steps. He causes further commotion by
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I was lucky enough to get invited along to the Shaftesbury Theatre to see what had been happening there and check out the renovations. The Shaftesbury Theatre is a grade 2 listed building and is the largest independent West End Theatre. A huge amount of work has happened at the theatre and impressively the building was only closed for 12
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Death Drop 2 comes off the back of the success of the first Death Drop. Death Drop 2 – Back In The Habit however sees the action set in a nunnery. The sisters peace is shattered by a visit from the Vatican who is trying to get his hands on their treasure as well as discover the whereabouts of a
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When the mention of the novel or film by the name of Carrie the first thought is blood, not musical theatre so you may be surprised to learn that there is indeed musical based on the Stephen King novel. It tells the story of outcast Carrie who is bullied at school for being different, largely due to her protective upbringing.
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As a fan of the 90’s sitcom Friends (which as the name suggests, this musical is all about) I was a little wary of this show. Don’t get me wrong, I love Friends and I love musicals but, the 2 together? However, I needn’t have worried. Friendsical was absolutely everything I wanted it to be. The opening started with the familiar
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It has finally arrived….the long awaited and much talked about Musical Con. Today (22nd October 2022) the UK’s first every event of its kind. I was lucky enough to attend today so here are my highlights and even better ifs….. Musical Con – Highlights: I adored the backstage talks! For those that weren’t able to attend there was a huge
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Life of Pi is The Olivier Award winning play which is based on the book (and later film) of the same name. Pi and his family decide to move from India to Canada along with their family zoo. However a storm strikes and Pi finds himself alone in a boat with a Bengal tiger, Richard Parker. Pi has to work
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The Caucasian Chalk Circle showing at The Rose Theatre in Kingston is a whirlwind of excellence. The play starts with a prologue, it moves into the play within the play and then we are delivered a deeper backstory in Act II. One thing that is extremely clear with this production of the Brecht classic is that the storytelling from all
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Trump L’Oeil is a dizzying show which focuses on non other than former President Trump and his time in office. The title itself is a play on words from trompe l’oeil which means to deceive the eye. The show promises a blend of cabaret, queer theatre and circus so I was intrigued to see how all of this would manifest
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