Paul Scott

Review – Mamma Mia! the Musical – Congress Theatre, Eastbourne and National Tour.

There are few musicals capable of lifting an audience's spirits quite like Mamma Mia!, and the latest UK national tour proves that the enduring appeal of ABBA's unforgettable songs is matched by a production packed with warmth, humour and heart. More than a quarter of a century after its debut, the show continues to delight audiences of every generation, inviting everyone to escape to a sun-drenched Greek island […]

15/07/2026

COMPETITIONS

Win a “Big Summer Theatre Event” night at Mamma Mia in London.

Our hot summer competition is to win tickets to see Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre in London on Tuesday 8th September at 7.30pm. As well as the two tickets our winner will also have a super fun opportunity to enjoy an exclusive on-stage photo opportunity with a cast member afterwards.To enter, simply fill in your name and email address below. The competition will end at midnight on Sunday 16th August […]

08/07/2026

SHOW REVIEWS

Review – Jesus Christ Superstar – The London Palladium

"A triumphant revival that simply soars." There are few musicals that continue to command such enduring admiration as Jesus Christ Superstar, and this exhilarating production demonstrates exactly why. More than fifty years after its debut, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's celebrated rock opera still feels bold, emotionally charged and musically thrilling. This revival combines outstanding performances with confident direction and a striking sense of theatricality, resulting in […]

01/07/2026

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Review – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – Theatre Royal Brighton and National Tour

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Is a Glittering, Feel-Good Night of Pure Entertainment There are some shows that send audiences out of the theatre smiling, and then there are shows like Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, which have people leaving with a spring in their step, humming the songs and talking excitedly about their favourite moments all the way home. The current UK tour is a wonderfully uplifting […]

17/06/2026

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Review – High Society – Barbican Theatre, London

A Sparkling Summer Delight Filled with Style, Wit and Musical Charm High Society arrives in London like a perfectly chilled glass of champagne on a warm summer evening: elegant, effervescent and thoroughly enjoyable. Rachel Kavanaugh’s lavish new production of Cole Porter’s beloved musical comedy delivers exactly the kind of uplifting theatrical experience audiences crave, combining romance, glamour, comedy and a glorious score, in a production that feels both […]

04/06/2026

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Review – Evita – Assembly Hall Theatre, Royal Tunbridge Wells

There are certain productions that remind audiences exactly why local theatre remains such an essential and cherished part of community life, and TWODS’ magnificent production of Evita at the Assembly Hall Theatre in Royal Tunbridge Wells is unquestionably one of them. From the moment the curtain rises, the Tunbridge Wells Operatic and Dramatic Society delivers a performance filled with confidence, ambition and remarkable theatrical flair. Staged at the […]

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Review – The Last Laugh – Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne and National Tour

The Last Laugh is one of those wonderfully comforting evenings at the theatre that sends you home smiling. Warm, funny and packed with affection for a golden age of British comedy, the play feels less like a formal stage production and more like spending time in the company of three old friends who just happen to be comedy legends. The premise is simple but inspired: Tommy Cooper, Eric […]

27/05/2026

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Review – The Rocky Horror Show – Congress Theatre, Eastbourne and National Tour

Cult musicals often survive on atmosphere as much as performance, and The Rocky Horror Show continues to attract enthusiastic audiences eager for a night of outrageous fun and audience participation. The latest touring production, starring, at some venues, Jason Donovan as Dr Frank-N-Furter, certainly delivers spectacle and energy, but it is a surprisingly uneven evening that too often mistakes volume for excitement. There is no denying the affection […]

21/05/2026

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Review – The Lady Boys of Bangkok – Sabai Pavilion, Brighton and National Tour

The sequins sparkle brighter than ever in a brand new show from The Lady Boys of Bangkok, Full Moon, a gloriously extravagant evening of song, dance and laugh-out-loud entertainment that proves this long-running spectacular has lost none of its irresistible appeal. From the moment the music begins, Full Moon sweeps the audience into a whirlwind of colour, glamour and high-energy fun. It is a show that knows precisely […]

15/05/2026