If you are new to the Theatre Channel, like me then the description MTV for musicals sums it up perfectly. I’m not sure which rock I have been living under in order to have missed the first 7 episodes and I am hanging my head in suitable shame now, especially if they are all this joyful. This Episode of the
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Rock of Ages is a hilarious and immensely entertaining musical comedy following the efforts to save Rock n Roll club, The Bourbon from threats of closure. The plot centres on the heart-warming love story between country girl Sherrie and wannabe rockstar, Drew. One of the most impressive elements of Rock of Ages is the musical numbers, performed by a very
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Back to the Future is the latest London opening since lockdown. Based very heavily on the iconic film of the same name Back to The Future tells of Marty McFly who finds himself travelling from 1955 from 1985 courtesy of Docs time machine and a Dolerian. When he arrives in the 50’s he finds himself stuck there, face to face
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Grease is the word this week at the Orchard Theatre with this new production hitting the stage. Grease follows good girl Sandy when she moves to Rydell High and she finds her summer romance, Danny is also at school there. We meet the Pink ladies and the Burger Palace Boys (no longer the T-Birds of the film) and follow the
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Waitress was one of the shows which had its West End run cut short by Covid so I was delighted to hear that it was going out on tour with some of the cast from the West End. I was even more delighted when I was asked to attend press night at New Wimbledon Theatre. For those unfamiliar with the
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Rocky Horror Show is a fan favourite musical that has been around since 1973 and has won a place in many theatre goers and non theatre goers hearts alike. It tells of Brad and Janet who get a flat tyre and ring on the door bell of Frank N Furter’s castle. This leads to a night full of illicit affairs,
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John & Jen deals with family relationships, from the big sister, Jen, who promises to protect her little brother John to several years later when Jen is now a single mother protecting her son, named in memory of her brother. Whilst John & Jen was written in 1991 it feels as relevant today as it would have 30 years ago.
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Composer/lyricist Drew Gasparini braved Covid restrictions either side of the Atlantic to fly into London for this single performance of I Could Use A Drink at the Garrick Theatre. Although his work has been performed all over the world (including London) his extensive musical theatre repertoire is perhaps better known in his home country. He is currently developing a number
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I am no stranger to Pippin having reviewed it 3 times for my website alone. My most recent review was last year at The Garden Theatre and this is a reincarnation of that show by the director. Pippin tells of a young man who is keen to live an extraordinary life. In trying to do so he experiences many things,
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With today being Fathers Day I thought it was the perfect time to celebrate my top 10 Fathers of Musical Theatre , not only those who are wonderful fathers in the traditional sense but those that may have arrived at the father role in an untraditional way or those that go on a journey throughout the show. 1. Wilbur –
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