Paul Scott

Review – Top Hat the Musical – The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

Top Hat the Musical arrives in Eastbourne like a gust of warm, champagne-fizzed air, bringing with it the kind of polished, feel-good entertainment that seems increasingly rare. Adapted from the beloved 1935 film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this stage musical leans wholeheartedly into elegance, escapism, and old-fashioned theatrical charm — and for the most part, it succeeds beautifully. From the outset, the production establishes a glossy […]

17/02/2026

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Review – Double Indemnity – National Tour

The stage adaptation of Double Indemnity is an ambitious and stylistically confident production that manages to translate the shadowy allure of classic noir into a theatrical setting. Starring Mischa Barton in the central role, the play offers a largely successful reimagining of a familiar story, blending seduction, ambition, and moral decay into an evening that is both engaging and thoughtfully performed. From the outset, the production establishes a […]

16/02/2026

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Review – Sleeping Beauty – Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.

The pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, is a sparkling festive triumph that perfectly balances tradition, spectacle, and contemporary fun, delivering an evening of pure theatrical joy for audiences of all ages. From the moment the curtain rises, the production envelops the theatre in colour, music, and infectious energy. The Assembly Hall proves itself once again to be an ideal home for pantomime, its […]

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Review – Here and Now: The Steps Musical – Theatre Royal Brighton

Here and Now: The Steps Musical is one of those shows that sweeps you up from the first moment and never really lets go. It’s big, it’s bold, it knows exactly what kind of fun it wants to be—and it absolutely delivers. The show takes us into the world of Better Best Bargains, a supermarket full of characters with huge personalities and totally chaotic lives, and shows us how their affection for each other […]

12/12/2025

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Review – Peter Pan – The Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne

This year’s pantomime production of Peter Pan at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne is a sparkling, feel-good festive treat, full of colour, humour and enchantment from beginning to end. Neverland comes to life with cleverly designed sets, energetic musical numbers and a wonderfully enthusiastic cast who throw themselves into the adventure with genuine charm. The show opens in London with Wendy, played by Ella Bracci, whose warmth and sweetness immediately draws the audience into her dreams of adventure. […]

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Review – The Woman in Black – Theatre Royal, Brighton

The Woman in Black is one of those rare stage productions that reminds you exactly why live theatre is so gripping. From the moment the performance begins, the atmosphere in the auditorium shifts—there’s a sense of unease, anticipation, and curiosity that never really lets up until the final blackout. The story itself is deceptively simple: a man haunted by events from his past seeks to exorcise his memories by retelling them. […]

19/11/2025

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Review – Fiddler on the Roof – Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

From the first crystal clear notes of the violin, it’s clear this revival of Fiddler on the Roof is a show with something to say. What could so easily have been a nostalgic retread instead feels alive, immediate and deeply moving. It’s a production that honours its roots while speaking unmistakably to today. Directed by Jordan Fein, whose previous work has been praised for its inventiveness and clarity, this Fiddler […]

05/11/2025

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Review – The Sound of Music – Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells

The Tunbridge Wells Operatic and Dramatic Society’s current production of The Sound of Music is an absolute delight from beginning to end — a heart-warming, beautifully staged, and musically rich interpretation of one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Performed at the Assembly Hall Theatre, this amateur production radiates professionalism, warmth, and a genuine love for the material that captivates the audience from the first notes of the […]

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Review: – Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts – Theatre Royal Brighton

The stage lights rise on a performance of Hamlet, and a young actress takes her final bow — literally. With this striking opening, Inspector Morse – House of Ghosts immediately asserts itself as a first-rate stage thriller, brimming with atmosphere, intelligence, and the same melancholy charm that made Colin Dexter’s beloved detective such an enduring figure in British culture. Adapted by Morse television writer Alma Cullen and superbly […]

22/10/2025