The Mad Ones is a musical steering its way into London for the first time. After a run off Broadway and then a run in Birmingham Londoners finally get a chance to see what the fuss is about. The show is one which deals with the feeling of growing up and the pressures surrounding it. We meet valedictorian Samantha Brown
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The Nicest Kids In Town have hit the Bridewell stage for Sedos’ production of Hairspray. I am a huge fan of Hairspray having seen several professional and amateur productions of it as well as having directed an amateur production of it myself. I’m always therefore keen to see Hairspray and see what a new cast and creative vision can bring
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Whilst there is so much hostility in the media about trans individuals, combined with the recent Supreme Court ruling I wanted to use my platform to support trans performers and hopefully amplify the fact that many of us theatre lovers want to see more trans and non-binary talent on the stage. So here is my list of trans and non-binary
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Supersonic Man is the latest new British Musical to hit Southwark Playhouse. It tells of Adam, a witty and rebellious young guy who wears bright pink hot pants to Pride and is running the London marathon who gets diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. We follow him and his partner Darryl as he comes to terms with his diagnosis and then
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Translating a 16th century literary work for the 21st century, retaining its archaic dialogue style and mixing in chart-topping hits by The Go-Go’s does not at first sight appear to be a promising concept for a hit Broadway show. However its short run in 2018 perhaps says more about the nature of New York audiences and their reaction to the
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Lulled into thinking I was off to see a musical about shoes I headed to see new musical Stiletto at Charing Cross Theatre. The word stiletto actually originates from Italian and refers to a small dagger with a slender blade…much for fitting for the show. Stiletto is set in 18th Century Venice where boys are being castrated in order to
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Most times I feel fortunate to be invited to reviews shows and I see a huge amount of theatre that I would not otherwise have the opportunity to see but there is the odd show that comes along that frustrates me for one reason or another and White Rose may top this list. White Rose not only sets out to
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When the London run of Cruel Intentions finished I was disappointed that I wouldn’t have a chance to return but when the tour was announced I was thrilled that not only would I get my chance again but that others from across the country would as well. The musical is based on the 1999 film of the same name which
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After a successful run at Riverside Studios last year, Here You Come Again is on the road. The show fuses together lockdown with Dolly Parton music and arrives with a heart-warming production. Here You Come Again tells of Kevin, a 40 year old who has moved back into his parents attic following a breakup. As lockdown stretches on Kevin finds
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The Devil Wears Prada is based on the 2006 film which tells of Andy Sachs, a recent journalism graduate who, despite her disinterest in fashion, gets a job working for Miranda Priestly, editor in chief of Runway magazine. She soon begins to change in order to get ahead but just how far will she go to stick out her new
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