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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 – 2.22 A Ghost Story – New Theatre, Cardiff

The stage is set, a normal kitchen and dining area in an average house, however this play concerns itself with the less than ordinary, and the tension that builds throughout the play is already in the air and the digital clock is already ticking. 2.22 A Ghost Story opens with Jenny a mother played by Shvorne Marks home alone taking care of her new baby and using a […]

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 – The Bodyguard the Musical – Palace Theatre, Manchester

Currently touring the UK, The Bodyguard tells the story of global phenomenon singer Rachel Marron and her relationship with her new bodyguard: former secret service agent, Frank Farmer. Initially clashing, each expecting to be ‘in-charge’ of the other, their bond grows stronger and stronger as Frank strives to protect Rachel from an unknown stalker. With one of the most sudden starts in musical theatre history, the show holds the audience from the second […]

21/01/2026

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Review – Aladdin – Orchard West, Dartford

With the kids now broken up from school, home until the New Year and getting under the grown-ups feet as they are trying to finish getting everything ready for the big day, is there anything better you can do than take a couple of hours break with the family and enjoy watching the firm Christmas tradition of Pantomime - Oh no there isn’t. Aladdin at Orchard West is a lively, feel-good pantomime that delivers exactly what a festive family audience wants. Bursting with colour, comedy and audience participation, it creates a warm and joyful atmosphere from start to finish with lots […]

21/12/2025

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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 – John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers the Play – G Live, Guildford

The stage adaptation of John Cleese and Connie Booth’s 1975 British sitcom Fawlty Towers could easily have been a museum piece, preserving every inch of the beloved programme. Instead, this production cleverly brings the Fawlty Towers hotel in Torquay to life, breathing new energy into its residents and giving the audience either a warm hit of nostalgia or a delightful first introduction to the characters. The show is […]

12/12/2025

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Review – Sleeping Beauty – New Theatre, Cardiff

It’s the countdown to Christmas so it must be Panto Season! Oh yes, it is! Theatres up and down the country are presenting their annual pantomime, giving families, young children and anyone who wants a fun and entertaining night out at the theatre an opportunity to enjoy this great British tradition. This year’s offering at the New Theatre in Cardiff is Sleeping Beauty, which features Morning Live’s […]

10/12/2025