REVIEWS

Now That’s What I Call a Musical – Hull New Theatre

Set in Birmingham, the Brummy tones in this new musical were a joy to listen to. Now That’s What I…

2 years ago

Second Best – Riverside Studios

Asa Butterfield is immaculate in Barney Norris' one-man tragicomedy. A mixture of playful and self-deprecating, the play, based on David…

2 years ago

Figaro: An Original Musical – London Palladium

Figaro a musical with a stellar cast John Robyns as Figaro, known for his roles as Jean Valjean in Les…

2 years ago

Hairspray – Wolverhampton Grand

“Hairspray” explodes onto the stage of the Wolverhampton Grand with all the vigour, vibrancy and verve one has come to…

2 years ago

Antigone (on strike) – Park Theatre

Antigone (on strike) written and directed by Alexander Raptotasios offered an exciting premise. The Greek classic reimagined into an all…

2 years ago

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time – Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Dealing with the issue of mental health on stage in an acceptable and accessible way has proved a challenge for…

2 years ago

Hamilton – Bradford Alhambra

Bradford’s historic Alhambra Theatres is certainly doing its bit to kick off the city’s stint as UK City of Culture…

2 years ago

The Room Where it Happens – The Grange Theatre

Theatregoers today have a huge range of shows to choose from and, for musical theatre theatres, it’s always a treat…

2 years ago

Opera North’s The Flying Dutchman – Leeds Grand Theatre

The Flying Dutchman, often regarded as Wagner’s first true Gesamtkunstwerk (total artwork), has a somewhat problematic yet refreshingly straightforward narrative…

2 years ago

Play On – Lyric Hammersmith

Play On is a jazz reimagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night set in 1940s Harlem. Vy is a talented songwriter looking…

2 years ago