Moulin Rouge is possibly my favourite film of all time and since I heard about its release on Broadway I became low key obsessed with the cast recording. Fast forward a few years and when it was announced that it was finally coming to the West End I knew I had to go. Unfortunately Covid delayed my trip but I
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When I heard that Festoon Theatre Company were putting on a production of the Toxic Avenger I was thrilled. Having seen a production of it at The Arts, which I adored, I was looking forward to getting another chance to relive this show. Summing up The Toxic Avenger is easier said than done and few words could do justice to
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We must admit we feel a little naïve, admitting to each other “Who is Carole King?” We couldn’t think of many of her songs, but as fans of other Juke Box Musicals, we were excited to give this show a try. Well, we were absolutely blown away! Juke Box musical often implies there can be some tongue in cheek, tentative
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Let me start this review by declaring that I am not The Osmonds Musical target audience. Prior to seeing the show I would have struggled to name any of the Osmond brothers other than Donny and could only name 3 of their songs. However I did take my mum along who was a huge Osmond fan and most definitely their
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The Chicago UK tour has hit The Orchard Theatre in Dartford. I consider this sassy and sexy musical as being iconic, and I got the impression that the audience who were alive with energy before the show even started, would agree. The show focuses on Velma and Roxie, who are both hoping to turn their murder convictions into headlines, and
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I am going to declare it from the start….I am now an & Juliet stan! Now that this is out in the open I can tell you why!! & Juliet looks at the story of Juliet & Romeo through the eyes of William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway, When Ann wants to write a strong female character into Shakespeare’s
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The revival of this 1964 Stephen Sondheim musical could hardly be more prescient in 2022. Anyone Can Whistle deals in themes of tolerance and acceptance – including self-acceptance – that speak profoundly to the age in which we live, where mental health is at the forefront of public consciousness. What’s more, staged at Southwark Playhouse – tucked in beside a
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After closing in the West End a mere 6 months ago Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has hit Wimbledon! The show is based on the true story of a 16 year old boy in Sheffield who has the dream of becoming a drag queen and ultimately being able to wear his dress and a pair of heels to his school prom.
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School of Rock is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical that is based on the Jack Black movie of the same name. We meet Dewey Finn who, despite just being kicked out of the band that he created, is determined to win Battle of the Bands. At the same time he is struggling to pay his rent so when his housemate gets
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Yes Yes UCS is a new play with music that follows the true story of the work in at Upper Clyde Shipbuilders in 1971-1972 and with P&O ferries in the news this week for laying off their staff this show seems very apt still! During Yes Yes UCS we meet 2 characters, Eddy whose family has been working at UCS
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