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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

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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 Sound of Music – Leicester Curve

The hills may be alive with the sound of music, but if you’re looking for the classic that we know and love, unfortunately, this revival may not be for you. In case you’ve been in hiding for the past almost 70 years, The Sound of Music tells the story of a wannabe nun, Maria, who takes a job as a governess for a rather large family and ultimately […]

10/12/2025

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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