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Reviews of productions in London's West End and Off-West End. London theatre reviews for productions in London's West End and Off-West End.

Waitress at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley | Review

February 22, 2022 Last updated: February 22, 2022 5:04 pm By Amanda Reynolds

WAITRESS. Sandra Marvin 'Becky', Chelsea Halfpenny 'Jenna' and Evelyn Hoskins 'Dawn'. Photo Johan Persson.

Direct from its success in London’s West End, Waitress is based upon the 2007 film of the same name and tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress in an abusive relationship with her husband Earl. When Jenna unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she begins an affair with her gynaecologist, Dr Jim Pomatter. Looking for ways out, she sees a pie contest and its grand prize as her chance. Featuring original music and lyrics by 7-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), a book by … [Read more...]

Curtains at Wyndham’s Theatre | Review

December 18, 2019 Last updated: July 12, 2021 5:17 pm By Amanda Reynolds

CURTAINS The Company - Photo Richard Davenport.

From the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, Curtains is a hilarious Tony Award winning comedy musical that will have audiences guessing 'til the very end. When Jessica Cranshaw, star of Broadway-bound musical Robbin' Hood is murdered, onstage detective and musical fanatic, Frank Cioffi is brought in to solve the case. Curtains is extremely funny and is full of twists and turns. It is a show that is not afraid to make fun of itself. The innovative mix of a classic 'whodunit', a musical within a … [Read more...]

The Green Fairy at the Union Theatre | Review

November 5, 2019 Last updated: November 5, 2019 11:20 am By Amanda Reynolds

Julie Atherton (Jo) and Georgina Hellier (The Green Fairy) (c) Jack Sain

The latest offering at the Union Theatre in London is The Green Fairy receiving it's full premiere after an enthusiastically received workshop at the King's Head starring Lucie Jones and Declan Bennett. The Green Fairy follows one woman who wants to take back her life before it's too late. Reminiscing of her life, Jo explores relationships with her ex-girlfriend, ex-husband and her daughter. Featuring an actor/musician cast of just six this musical is running until the end of November. Jack … [Read more...]

Grease The Musical at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley

October 10, 2019 Last updated: October 10, 2019 10:36 am By Amanda Reynolds

The cast of the UK and Ireland tour of GREASE, credit Manuel Harlan.

Long standing favourite Grease is back and is billed to be grittier and more glamorous than ever. Nikolai Foster's direction revitalises Grease and makes it a brand new version of the much-loved hit. Featuring well known songs such as 'Summer Nights', 'Greased Lightnin’, 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' and 'You’re the One That I Want' and new choreography by Arlene Phillips this new UK Tour is fresh and fun. After a summer whirlwind romance Sandy finds herself transferring to Rydell High where … [Read more...]

Tales of the Turntable by ZooNation at the Southbank Centre

August 18, 2019 Last updated: June 30, 2022 10:48 pm By Amanda Reynolds

Tales of the Turntable

Tales of the Turntable is the latest production by the ZooNation Youth Company. Written and choreographed by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille it is fast and furious. Tales of the Turntable follows Eric and his grandfather as they take a trip through musical history. Finding out they have more in common than they first thought, George turns back time through his gramophone to show Eric the early origins of hip-hop, funk and soul through to disco, house and rap. The young cast are energetic, committed … [Read more...]

Review of The View UpStairs at Soho Theatre

July 26, 2019 Last updated: July 26, 2019 12:11 am By Amanda Reynolds

The cast of The View UpStairs, credit credit Darren Bell.

Inspired by the true story of the 1973 arson attack which was the largest single attack against the LGBTQ+ community until the Pulse Nightclub shootings in Florida in 2016, The View UpStairs is a musical about 'friendship, community, how far we’ve come and how far we still have yet to go'. Following Wes, a millennial fashion designer who has just brought an abandoned building which, unknown to him, used to be the Upstairs Lounge - a vibrant '70s gay bar. Max Vernon's The View UpStairs is … [Read more...]

On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan | Review

June 28, 2019 Last updated: October 8, 2019 11:33 am By Amanda Reynolds

George Ioannides 'Emilio Estefan' and Christie Prades 'Gloria Estefan and Company. Photo Johan Persson.

Direct from Broadway, On Your Feet! is the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Inspired by the true love story of Emilio and Gloria, On Your Feet! charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, to the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom. Bursting with some of the most iconic pop songs such as ‘Rhythm Is Gonna Get You’, ‘Conga’, ‘Get On Your Feet’, ‘Don’t Want To Lose You Now’ and ‘1-2-3’ this fun musical is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky … [Read more...]

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