When an invitation to see the current UK tour of Annie at The Orchard Theatre in Dartford arrived I couldn’t reply faster to confirm my attendance. The musical tale of a redheaded orphan has remained popular with audiences for decades, and this was evident by the full house at The Orchard Theatre last night. Sweets … More Theatre: Annie @ The Orchard
I was delighted to be invited to review Bromley Players latest production, Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Sheila Arden and to experience the great atmosphere of The Bob Hope Theatre in Eltham. Amateur theatre treads a tricky line between being a production which understands the various capabilities of its large cast, and being a slick and inventive enough show to justify … More Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar – Bromley Players
Whether you know it or not, your popular music education has been hugely influenced by the work of prolific songwriter Burt Bacharach. His unmistakably lyrical melodies have been performed by everyone from Cilla Black and Dionne Warwick to Tom Jones and Elvis Costello. Close To You is a new show celebrating and showcasing the works of … More Theatre: Close To You
If you weren’t caught up in the whirlwind of 50s excitement that was Dreamboats and Petticoats then you missed out, and all the more reason to see the sequel, Dreamboats and Miniskirts which is on tour and currently playing at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley. We join Bobby and Laura 18 months on from their chart … More Theatre: Dreamboats & Miniskirts
The lovely Sarah of Musical Theatre Musings has nominated me, along with Rochelle, Megan and Kath to complete her Stagey Bloggers Challenge – ten questions on musical theatre and how it has affected us! So here goes… 1) What has been the best show you have ever seen and why? This question is definitely too hard! … More #StageyBloggersChallenge
Each year since about 2008 I’ve ventured up to London (in those days it was Leicester Square) to sing and cheer along with the stars of the West End stage for West End Live. The event has grown year by year and is now almost unrecognisable from the relatively small crowd that once gathered in … More West End Live
As the orchestra began the overture of Top Hat at The Churchill Theatre last night, the packed audience knew we were in for a treat of lush sounds, filled with melodies we know and some that a deep recess of our brain recognises. The huge art deco set loomed over The Churchill’s impressive auditorium, instantly … More Top Hat: Review
Last night, thanks to Official Theatre, I saw Billy Elliot in London’s West End for the first time in probably seven or eight years. This spectacular show is now in its tenth year at the Victoria Palace Theatre. It’s hard not to fall in love with Billy, Michael and the rest of Mrs Wilkinson’s ballet … More I Can’t Really Explain It, I Haven’t Got The Words : Billy Elliot
Last night I attended the first performance of the 2015 tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, produced and directed by Bill Kenwright. I love an opening night of a show, the tension in the audience (which is made up of the creative team, friends and family of the cast as well as the general public like … More Jesus Christ Superstar – UK Tour 2015
Following on from my interview with producer Amy Anzel I was lucky enough to see one of the first performances of Happy Days in the UK at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley. With a strong supporting cast, demonstrating their chops as excellent singers and dancers, Happy Days is off to a good start. However, with forgettable … More Review: Happy Days A New Musical
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