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 John-Wilson and Alexia Khadime this show is full of emotion and amazing storytelling through song. The songs, by Scott Alan, are … [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 to be laugh-out-loud funny. This musical comedy is very reminiscent of films such as The Hangover, Wedding Crashers, and Dumb … [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 premiere. This fresh, new musical focuses on acceptance and differences, family difficulties and prejudices. However, the fresh way … [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 girlfriends, The Beautiful Game tells the story of ordinary people from both sides of the religious divide during the 1960s … [Read more...]
Ethereal Theatre’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Founded in 2016, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street marks Ethereal Theatre's third year at Edinburgh Fringe. Ethereal Theatre Company have built up a reputation for producing high-quality musicals and this production featuring a large cast, impressive band, fresh choreography and set pieces hopes to build on their successes. Sweeney Todd is one of Stephen Sondheim's most iconic musicals and became a hit in the West End in 2012. Telling the story of Sweeney Todd, the notorious barber, … [Read more...]
Knights of the Rose at the Arts Theatre | Review
Knights of the Rose is a brand new British musical by Jennifer Marsden and directed and choreographed by Racky Plews. It's a story of love, betrayal and sacrifice as the Knights of the Rose defend their house and honour during the battle of the age. The show features a playlist of legendary ballads and classic rock anthems including Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Bonnie Tyler, No Doubt and many more. It is refreshing to see something new hit the West End and this storyline, set in an age of chivalry and … [Read more...]