Oliver the Musical was written by Lionel Bart. It is directed by Rupert Goold & Matthew Bourne and produced by Cameron Mackintosh in association with the Southbrook Group Limited. Cast, crew, stagehands, and management (all concerned) have really done a fabulous job with this musical. The Drury Lane Theatre is a perfect theatre to host [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Stomp, created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, has been playing at The Ambassadors Theatre on West Street in London since September 2007. Prior to that, it was at the Vaudeville Theatre since September 2002. I always like to talk about what the Theatre is like because it is as important as what shows there. [...]
Continue reading...Friday, August 14, 2009
The Shaftesbury Theatre is currently home to Hairspray. It is the perfect spot for a perfect show! The classic, Roman decor is beautiful, the seats very comfortable and the theatre laid out well. The Stalls area was easy to move around in and the number of aisles was perfect to help people get to their [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Who knew an evening with Nuns could be so fun!! It started even before 'Sister Act' began when the voice of Whoopi Goldberg welcomes you and gives a friendly and amusing warning to turn off your mobiles or she 'will find you'. Go Whoopi! So, the amusement began before the show.
Continue reading...Friday, June 19, 2009
The residents of Avenue Q take you in and make you part of the ‘family’. What an enjoyable evening with friends! Let’s talk about the Theatre so I can get into the Show… I can’t stress it enough… the Gielgud Theatre is a beautiful theatre… classic, the way a theatre should be… with comfortable seats [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, May 28, 2009
“Thrilling. Don’t dare miss it!” – Daily Mail “Outstanding. A genuinely great production, enthralling and visually stunning” – Daily Telegraph “This is first rate Priestley played with atmosphere, purpose, style and wit” – Financial Times “Spellbinding. Grabs you by the throat and won’t let you go” – The Guardian
Continue reading...Thursday, May 28, 2009
“Superb classic actors that are subtle and commanding, touching and funny, vulnerable and dignified” The Times “A Godot worth waiting for” Daily Mail “This double act is as deftly performed as you are ever likely to see. This is a chance to catch two veteran actors at the top of their game” Evening Standard Simon [...]
Continue reading...Friday, April 24, 2009
Quotes from reviews of Broadway production: “The show has a spit-polish gleam… I am still chuckling, days later!” – Time Out “Intoxicatingly funny! You don’t have to be a theater addict to revel in this show.” – Daily News “Side-splittingly funny! No show has given me more pleasure over the years. It’s my favorite show [...]
Continue reading...Friday, April 17, 2009
For his 18th birthday party, boxing hopeful Lewis is looking forward to a night in with his boyfriend, his family and his homophobic trainer. John Stanley’s new play represents a sterling attempt to marry farcical comedy with weightier themes. Stanley writes in a wonderfully blunt comic style that admirably suits the comedy of manners that [...]
Continue reading...Friday, April 3, 2009
Far and away the most enjoyable new show on Broadway. This musical is so packed with pleasures, it should be called ‘Illegally Blonde’. Financial Times An Elle of a show. Time Magazine
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
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