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...]
Beats on Pointe – Masters of Choreography at The Peacock Theatre
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 thrilling audiences in Australia and is now set to take London by storm for a strictly limited run of just four weeks. A fusion … [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 show takes the audience on a journey through a period of musical history, the Harlem Renaissance, where musicians were free to … [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 score by Éloi Painchaud, Cirque Éloize show off their trademark blend of circus and drama in a place that never sleeps. The visually … [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 instruments whilst at the same time acting many characters in this original little musical. Striking 12 tells the story of Brendan, fed … [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 music with a construction site setting to create an energy-fuelled show. Tap Dogs is exciting and will have the audience … [Read more...]