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Review – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical – Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne

Eastbourne Operatic and Dramatic Society’s production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical is an absolute joy from start to finish—a dazzling, high-energy celebration of music, friendship, and unapologetic self-expression. From the moment the curtain rises, the audience is swept into a vibrant world bursting with colour, charisma, and infectious enthusiasm. The evening gets off to a brilliantly cheeky start with Miss Understanding, played by Oscar Smith. […]

23/04/2026

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Review – Mean Girls – The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne and National Tour

As I walk into the Congress Theatre, I feel that familiar mix of anticipation and curiosity that only a big musical can stir up. The foyer is buzzing — a mixture of young and old mostly dressed in pink (although it is a Tuesday!) all looking excited and ready for a good time. By the time I find my seat and the pink hued house lights dip, I’m […]

22/04/2026

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Review – The Choir of Man – Theatre Royal Brighton and National Tour

There are shows that entertain, and then there are shows that feel like an open invitation—to laugh, to sing, and to share in something quietly profound. The Choir of Man is firmly the latter: a five-star triumph that transforms a simple premise into one of the most uplifting nights you can have in a theatre. Set inside a worn but friendly pub, the production wastes no time making […]

22/04/2026

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Review – The Pantomime Awards 2026 – Wycombe Swan Theatre

On Sunday 19 April, the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2026, staged in partnership with Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment (ATGE), were announced by the UK Pantomime Association at a star-studded ceremony at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, presented by Vernon Kay. The Special Recognition Awards, which celebrate productions and individuals representing the values that the Association seeks to promote, were presented to: Terry Parsons who received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pantomime. […]

21/04/2026

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Review – The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour – Dominion Theatre, London

It’s not very often you come out of the underground station by the Dominion Theatre, on a Sunday afternoon, to be greeted by crowds of people dressed in corsets, lab coats, glittery hot pants and maids’ outfits. It could only mean one thing – Rocky Horror is in town, and the audience have gone all out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a film which has become a […]

20/04/2026

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Review – The Ballad of Johnny and June – Theatre Royal Brighton and National Tour

There’s something instantly comforting about The Ballad of Johnny and June. From the moment it begins, you get the sense that you’re in safe hands—this is a show that knows exactly what it wants to be, and delivers it with charm, warmth, and a big heart. At its core, this is a story that many people will already have some familiarity with, but what makes this production stand […]

15/04/2026

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Waitress – Theatre Royal Brighton and National Tour

There are few theatrical productions as quietly uplifting as Waitress, and the current 10th anniversary national tour proves exactly why this show continues to resonate so deeply with audiences a decade on. Warm, heartfelt, and laced with gentle humour, it serves up an evening of theatre that feels both intimate and satisfying, like a perfectly baked pie shared among friends. At the centre of it all is Carrie […]

07/04/2026

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Review – Legally Blonde the Musical – Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham and National Tour

Inspired by the 2001 film of the same name, Legally Blonde tells the story of Elle Woods, who is head-over-heels in love with her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III. Upon buying a new outfit thinking he is going to propose, he breaks up with her, saying he wants someone more ‘serious’, as he is about to begin studying law at Harvard University. Thus, Elle devises a plan to get […]

05/04/2026

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Review – Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift – New Theatre, Cardiff

Everyone loves a good murder mystery, don’t they? Well now, one of the UK’s most popular Murder Mystery TV Franchises - Midsomer Murders can be enjoyed at the theatre too, in an adaptation of author Caroline Graham’s first novel in her Midsomer book series, which also provided the story for the pilot episode of the aforementioned TV series, which starred John Nettles as Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby […]

03/04/2026