101 Dalmatians | Theatre Royal Brighton | Review

101 Dalmatians Theatre Royal Brighton SPOT ON You know you’ve been to see a special show when you leave the theatre feeling like you’re walking on air. 101 Dalmatians was a brilliant blend of wholesome storytelling, big musical numbers, stunning Read More …

Now That’s What I Call A Musical | National Tour | Review

Now That’s What I Call Musical Theatre Royal Brighton Step back into a time of cassette tapes, leg warmers, and chart-topping anthems—NOW That’s What I Call a Musical is a vibrant explosion of 80s nostalgia that will have you toe-tapping Read More …

Beauty and the Beast | Marlowe Theatre Canterbury | Review

Beauty and the Beast Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury This was my fourth consecutive trip to Canterbury to see the ‘world-famous’ Marlowe Theatre pantomime. It’s been an incredible 27 years since Beauty and the Beast was the subject and it was in Read More …

1984 | National Tour | Review

1984 Theatre Royal, Brighton Until Sat 2nd November (then continues on tour) 1984 is a dystopian novel and the final book completed in the lifetime of George Orwell. It centres on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repression of Read More …

Dear Evan Hansen | National Tour | Review

Dear Evan Hansen Theatre Royal Brighton until Saturday 19th October 2024 before continuing on tour. ‘Dear Evan Hansen‘ has opened at the Theatre Royal Brighton, rightfully so it is expected to play to full houses all week. This is the Read More …

The Cat and the Canary | Minerva Theatre Chichester | Review

The Cat and the Canary Chichester Minerva Theatre Director: Paul HunterOriginal play by: John WillardAdapted by: Carl GroseA co-production with Told by an Idiot In 1922, John Willard wrote his most famous work, The Cat and the Canary. Made into Read More …

Here You Come Again | Theatre Royal Brighton | Review

Here you Come Again Theatre Royal Brighton until 7th September 2024 Director: Gabriel Barre Writers: Bruce Vilanch, Gabriel Barre and Tricia Paoluccio Musical Supervisor: Richard John Simon Friend Entertainment in association with The Leeds Playhouse Dolly Parton is one of Read More …

Oliver | Chichester Festival Theatre | Review

Oliver! Chichester Festival Theatre Director and Choreographer: Matthew Bourne Original book, music and lyrics: Lionel Bart Musical Supervisor: Graham Hurman Chichester Festival Theatre in association with Cameron Mackintosh If you were to ask someone if they knew Oliver!, my bet Read More …

Hound of the Baskervilles | Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne | Review

Hound of the Baskervilles Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne until 31st August 2024 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s story adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson Totally bonkers is the description that comes to mind. This production is zany, quirky and hilarious. Read More …