Bugsy Malone | National Tour | Review

Bugsy malone

Bugsy Malone Chichester Festival Theatre February 2023 Having never seen Bugsy Malone performed on stage, I was delighted to finally see the current production directed by Sean Holmes just before it ends its 8 month nationwide tour in the Sussex Read More …

The Wind in the Willows | Chichester Festival Theatre | Review

The Wind in the Willows Chichester Festival Theatre 17 – 31 December 2022 The Christmas holidays has got off to a terrific start with Chichester Theatre’s critically acclaimed Youth Theatre performing Alan Bennett’s adaptation of the classic tale Wind in Read More …

Mother Goose | National Tour | Review

Mother Goose Theatre Royal Brighton An Eggceptional Panto Worth Its Weight In Gold The star-studded pantomime Mother Goose has swung open its doors to Gooseland and is off to a truly cracking start. This is no ordinary panto, oh no Read More …

Sleeping Beauty | Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury | Review

Sleeping Beauty Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury until Sunday 8 January 2023 First, an admission. Sleeping Beauty is not my favourite pantomime story. However, I have seen several Evolution pantos and if any company can flourish with the paper thin plot involving Read More …

The Famous Five – A New Musical | Chichester Festival Theatre | Review

The Famous Five – a new musical Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester Festival Theatre’s 60th Anniversary Festival now draws to a close with a new British musical that is based on the books of Enid Blyton and features some of her Read More …

Pinocchio | Chichester Festival Theatre | Review

PinocchioChichester Festival TheatreChichester Festival Youth Theatre Last year I was fortunate enough to see Pinocchio (directed by Dale Rooks) before it was forced to close when Sussex went into Tier 4. This year (under the direction of Bobby Brook) it Read More …

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells | Review

Snow White and the Seven DwarfsAssembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells Fri 17 Dec — Mon 3 Jan 22 My second Evolution pantomime of the year was at the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. The first had been one of the best Read More …

Aladdin | Harlequin Theatre, Redhill | Review

AladdinHarlequin Theatre, Redhill 10th December – 2nd January 2021 The wicked Abanazar is seeking the magic lamp that contains the all-powerful Genie, so he can rule the world, and is just steps away from succeeding! Is all hope lost? No! Read More …

Sleeping Beauty | Devonshire Park Theatre | Review

Sleeping BeautyDevonshire Park Theatre 10th December – 9th January Forgoing pantomime season last year was a crushing blow for regional theatres up and down the country. Not only did they miss out on bucketloads of Christmas cheer but for many Read More …

Beauty and the Beast | The Pavilion, Worthing | Review

Beauty and the BeastThe Pavilion, Worthing Nov 26 2021 – Jan 2 2022 Worthing Theatres & Museum in partnership withPaul Holman AssociatesDirected by Michael Howcroft It’s official: Pantomime is alive and kicking ….. and has arrived at the Pavilion Theatre, Read More …