Holiday Inn by Centre Stage
I should say from the off that I am usually more of a fan of modern musicals and that the more traditional style of shows really have to go some to hold my interest and Holiday Inn most definitely falls into the traditional catalogue. The show itself is where Irving Berlin’s song ‘White Christmas’ originated […]
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Geoids
The downside of reviewing any production is that it is extremely difficult to sit back and enjoy the performance for what it is. Notes made contemporaneously (not necessarily legible in the clear light of day) or complete reliance on mental notes mean that attention is necessarily divided. A further complication related to amateur productions is […]
Sunshine on Leith by Sedos
Sunshine on Leith is a musical which focus on home, family and what these mean, all set to the music of the Proclaimers. We meet Dave and Ally who have returned home to Leith, after serving in the army. Ally is returning home to his girlfriend Liz and Dave to his family but as the […]
The Effect by Sedos
The Effect is a play that premiered in 2012 and gained favourable reviews across the board but since then it is a play that has remained under the radar. Sedos however have picked up on this gem of a show and present it to a new audience, keen to discover this piece. The Effect tells […]
Carrie The Musical by Sedos
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 […]
Huge Stick of Musical Rock by Centre Stage
If you have been reading my blog a while you will know that I love a rock musical so when Centre Stage invited me to their compilation show with a rock concert vibe I was incredibly keen. Centre Stage’s Huge Stick of Musical rock takes 16 different rock musicals, 27 songs, a band of 6 […]
American Idiot By Sedos
American Idiot is a musical which stems from the Greenday album of the same name, but it is far from a jukebox musical. The rock opera concept album set out to tell a story. We meet Johnny, Tunny and Will in a post 9/11 USA, all disillusioned with their future. Johnny and Tunny set off […]
Cats by Centre Stage
Cats can be a marmite show and the 2019 movie did little to help these polarised opinions. Cats, based on the book of poems by TS Eliot, and for those that love it say that it shows a group of cats who gather once a year at the jellicle ball to see who can cross […]
Working by Sedos at The Bridewell Theatre
Working is a musical that is based on a series of interviews in 1974 that took place with a cross section of Americans about their working life. Fast forward to 2007-2008 and further interviews were carried out. Stephen Schwartz along with help from his friends, including Lin Manual Miranda set these interviews to music and […]
Dangerous Liaisons by Sedos
As a long-time fan of SEDOS, I was excited to be able to attend the first night of their first full dance production and intrigued to see how Dangerous Liaisons could possibly be adapted for this medium. Rest assured, my expectations were exceeded on both counts as the evening unfolded into a masterclass of dramatic […]