Bathtubs Over Broadway was released on Netflix UK on the 2nd January 2021 and anything with Broadway in the title I need to check out so I dived into the Bathtub. Bathtubs over Broadway tells of Steve Young, a comedy writer for David Letterman, who has discovered the world of industrial musicals. These are musicals which were created for companies
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Public Domain is a new musical by Forristal and Clarke which is currently being Live Streamed from Southwark Playhouse. It looks at the impact of social media and is told entirely in Verbatim, with every word spoken or sung taken from YouTube, real Tweets or Instagram posts. The show follows two very different Vloggers as well as Zuckerberg and his
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I have been a fan of David Bedella for a while so when I heard about his Livestream from Crazy Coqs I knew I wanted to check it out. For just over 60 minutes we were immersed into The Crazy Coqs with David Bedella and his pianist and arranger Steve Clark. The evening started slowly with Bedella and Clark getting
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Each year I traditionally post a roundup of the year when I look back over the 100+ shows I’ve seen and declare my favourite West End Musical, Fringe Play, Family show of the year as well as everything in between. Of course 2020 is different so I wanted to recognise it with a slightly different stagey review post. Breakout Venue
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It may be the season to be jolly and what better way to get into the jolly mood than with an adult pantomime. I returned to, what has now become a regular venue for me, The Garden Theatre for their seasonal offering. We were treated to Frostbite. Who Pinched My Muff? Frostbite was set in Vauxhallen and the evil Demon
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Alice In Streamingland was my first adult panto of the year and I was thrilled to get into the theatre to get my panto cheer. Like many I have been very grateful for streaming services and my binge watching Tiger King seems like a life time ago! I was therefore looking forward to mixing my love of theatre with these
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For those that are unfamiliar with the Showstopper! then allow me to explain. Essentially they are a group of 5 performers, 1 Chair Person and 2 musicians who create a brand new musical right in front of the audience, using suggestions that (in a Covid world) are text or tweeted in. I am always in awe whenever I see Showstopper!
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No year is complete without a trip to the panto each Christmas. This year I was fearful that I wouldn’t get my annual trip(s) to my festive favourites but I needn’t have worried, Potted Panto at The Garrick swooped in to save my festive season. Potted Panto promises 7 pantos in 70 minutes. This means 7 pantos for the price
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When the Theatre Shop contacted me to ask if I would be interested in receiving one of their mystery boxes I jumped at the chance. Who doesn’t like some stagey merch?! With all of the boxes being different I hope my write up of the box won’t give away too much of the surprise but instead just give a flavour
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With Covid refusing to go away outdoor theatre is continuing, with heaters being added to make the experience more realistic as the British winter approaches. This took me back to the Garden theatre to see Next Thing You Know. Next Thing You Know with music by Joshua Salzman and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, tells the story of 4 New Yorkers,
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