Phantom of the OperaHer Majesty’s Theatre In July 2020, Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber took to Twitter to respond to Cameron Mackintosh‘s recently published Evening Standard article, in which he declared that The Phantom of the Opera would be permanently shutting down. Lloyd Webber tweeted, “As far as I’m concerned, Phantom will re-open as soon Read More …
Back to the Future | Adelphi Theatre | Review Robert Zemeckis’ film of Back to the Future was certainly popular when it was first released in 1985, topping the box office for almost three months and drawing good reviews. However Read More …
Mamma Mia | Novello Theatre | Review I have to confess I am not an ABBA fan. I grew up listening to Bowie, The Clash and The Stranglers. Neither am I keen on the jukebox musical with paper thin, vacuous Read More …
Cinderella | Gillian Lynne Theatre | Review A couple of months ago, star studded, glittering theatre galas seemed an impossibility but now the West End is bursting into life once again with old shows that are firm favourites and a Read More …
The Windsors: Endgame | The Prince of Wales Theatre | Review Whether you support the monarchy or not, we are fascinated and have opinions about the UKs royal family. Amongst the many adaptations about the royals there are none quite Read More …
Hairspray | London Coliseum | Review After more than one Covid related setbacks, the much awaited Hairspray revival reopened last night in the West End and proves to be the tonic we need after this abominable year. Playing until September Read More …
Abbamania | Shaftesbury Theatre | Review It was a cold miserable evening as we queued outside the Shaftesbury Theatre, but that didn’t matter, excitement was in the air. Months after theatres went dark due to the pandemic many are throwing Read More …
Blood Brothers Theatre Royal Brighton 4 – 8 February 2020 Blood Brothers | Review The new regional tour of this appealing Willy Russell’s classic Blood Brothers from producers Bill Kenwright and Bob Tomson opened last night in Brighton to a Read More …
Blithe Spirit Theatre Royal Brighton Nationwide Tour followed by a London Run Blithe Spirit | Review Noel Coward‘s popular play Blithe Spirit is enjoying another revival as it tours the UK ahead of its March opening at the Duke of Read More …
Girl from the North Country Gielgud Theatre Until 1st February 2020 Girl from the North Country | Review I was reticent about seeing Girl from the North Country in 2017 when it opened at The Old Vic and then transferred Read More …