Returning to Sadlers Wells after a triumphant short run last year, Beats on Pointe is the ultimate mash-up of classical ballet and modern street dance. The opposing dance worlds collide in this high energy, colourful show. Produced by the Australian dance company, Masters of Choreography which was formed by Jennifer and Milo Masters in 2014, Beats on Pointe has been … [Read more...]
Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Southwark Playhouse | Review
Marking Tyrone Huntley's directorial debut Ain't Misbehavin' celebrates the legendary sass musician Fats Waller. Audiences are taken back to the 1920s and the raunchy nightclubs of Manhattan. Featuring choreography by Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse, who also makes her theatrical choreographing debut with this show. Fun jazz music and heaploads of attitude, the … [Read more...]
Cirque Éloize: Hotel at the Peacock Theatre | Review
Contemporary Canadian circus Cirque Éloize are celebrating their 25th birthday this year with the UK premiere of their new show Hotel. Set in an Art Deco hotel audiences are set to be wowed by 12 acrobats and musicians who perform physical feats and dazzling tricks as the tourists and travellers sneak behind the scenes of the hotel. Featuring an original … [Read more...]
Striking 12 written by Rachel Sheinkin – Review – Union Theatre
Inspired by Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Match Girl, the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Striking 12 is playing for a strictly limited run at The Union Theatre, London. This interesting musical has a varied score which reflects a diverse range of musical styles including folk, pop and jazz. The cast do an amazing job as they integrate playing a variety of … [Read more...]
Tap Dogs at the Peacock Theatre | Review
Tap Dogs the sensational Australian tap show has returned to London. This is the first time since 2010 that Tap Dogs, created by Dein Perry, has been in the UK. Since its creation in 1995 Tap Dogs has travelled the world impressing audiences with astounding tap skills, rhythms and tempos. Unlike other traditional tap shows, Tap Dogs mixes outstanding tap moves and … [Read more...]
The Distance You Have Come at the Cockpit Theatre | Review
Scott Alan's song cycle The Distance You Have Come tells the story of six people who juggle the constant challenges of life, depression, heartache and love. Told through the music and lyrics of Scott Alan's most acclaimed works this is the premiere of this brand new musical. Starring West End royalty Andy Coxon, Adrian Hansel, Emma Hatton, Jodie Jacobs, Dean … [Read more...]
Bromance: The Dudesical at The Other Palace Studio
Bromance: The Dudesical is a musical comedy following a group of friends after one fateful St Patrick's Day in Chicago. Following Marty, a lonely IT guy, as he is taken on a series of 'dudeventures' as he tries to join in with the cool clique. Billed as being guaranteed to convert even non-musical fans this premiere of Ewalt and Walker's American comedy musical aims … [Read more...]
Unexpected Joy at Southwark Playhouse | Review
Unexpected Joy tells the story of three generations of female singers and a week together where change is in the air. The three characters embark on a personal journey through laughter, tension, tears and self-discovery. With an original score by Janet Hood and Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell, this production produced by Aria Entertainment marks the musical's UK … [Read more...]
The Beautiful Game at The Other Palace | Review
The Beautiful Game, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book and lyrics by Ben Elton, is being performed for just 4 nights at The Other Palace. The National Youth Music Theatre, who have been producing high quality theatre for more than 40 years, have put together some of their finest young talent to revive the show. Focusing on an under 21's football team and their … [Read more...]