Reviews

The Devil Wears Prada first came to life in 2003 as a novel by Lauren Weisberger about a young woman who is hired as an assistant to a high-powered magazine editor. She struggles over several months to fit into the world of fashion and the ever-escalating demands of her boss. It was turned into a film in 2006 which starred Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep and now it’s taking to […]

My Fair Lady tells the beloved tale of Eliza Doolittle, a cockney flower girl, who meets linguistics professor Henry Higgins and is transformed into an elegant young lady. As their festive production, The Curve brought the tale to life with energy and charm. Joanna Goodwin’s choreography was vibrant and innovative, and lit up the stage. The ensemble cast worked seamlessly together, especially in the pub scenes where the energy was […]

Max Harwood, as Percy Jackson, delivered a fantastic performance, commanding the stage throughout the entire show. His portrayal of Percy’s insecurities and development was nuanced, with small idiosyncrasies and a strong combination of vocal and physical characterisation. Jessica Lee, as Annabeth, complemented him beautifully, showcasing great emotional range and an impressively powerful voice. Her performance was captivating and consistently engaging Along with the characterisation, the production cleverly weaves in themes […]

C.S Lewis’ timeless classic ‘The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe’ is one that is ever present in many of our childhoods, and Leeds Playhouse’s latest offering takes audiences right back into the magical world and all the wonder that comes with it. The four Pevensie siblings - Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter - stumble into a snow-covered wonderland, ruled by an evil White Witch, only to right the wrong […]

Birmingham REP is a sanctuary for new, vibrant musicals, and their latest production has set the bar even higher than before. Becoming Nancy, based on the book by Terry Ronald, tells the story of David Starr who is unwittingly thrown into the role of Nancy in his school’s production of Oliver, much to his (and his Dad’s!) dismay. As he battles with whether or not he should take on the […]

I was enthused, enthralled and excited to be asked recently to attend the press night of the UK touring production of Sister Act at the Princess Theatre Torquay.  Being one of my favourite feel good musicals, I was pleased to accept the kind invitation and was rewarded with a stand out evening of top class musical theatre entertainment. The cast, headed by Wendi Peters as Mother Superior and Landi Oshinowo […]

Since first appearing in the West End in 2018, Heathers has achieved something of a cult following, and has had a number of runs in the West End since, most recently appearing at @sohoplace, and a previous UK tour.  It's now back out on the road with it's blackly comic tale of American High School hierarchy. Written by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe, it is based on the 1988 film […]

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of Fiddler on the Roof and it continues to be immensely popular with young and old. Now, set in the beautiful background of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, would this production, directed by Jordan Fein, be a worthy way to celebrate this musical milestone? The simple answer is, yes! With book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by […]

Hairspray is a well established and well loved musical.  It's 21 years since it first appeared on Broadway, and is the winner of 8 Tony and 4 Olivier awards. Based on the 1988 film by John Waters which tells the story of Tracy Turnblad a girl who doesn't fit in but is born to stand out, the show has everything, a heart warming story, touching moments, hilarious comedy and a […]