It is fair to say that I have lost count of the exact number of times I've seen Jersey Boys, so it is fair to say that I've seen many cast changes, and variations of casts. It's the first time of visiting this year since the cast change in March, and I was looking forward to seeing the new cast, … [Read more...]
The Follow Spot at Proud Cabaret with Zoe Curlett and Sophia Ragavelas
I arrived at Proud Cabaret City and was immediately transported back to the 1920s as I went down the stairs to this underground burlesque speakeasy based club. I fully expected to see flapper girls dancing the Charleston in the dance floor space. A warm welcome awaited me and upon being shown to … [Read more...]
Review of Harvey at Richmond Theatre
This was my first visit to the pretty Richmond Theatre in its idyllic picture postcard setting for a show I'd been looking forward to seeing. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Mary Coyle Chase this comedy set in America has a huge heart. On arrival one can see the stage is beautifully dressed. The … [Read more...]
City Stories review by Caroline Hanks-Farmer
My love affair with this show started last year when I first reviewed it for LondonTheatre1.com. Unlike last time I knew exactly what the evening had in store for me, which made the excitement and anticipation even stronger this time. St James Theatre Studio is a perfectly formed bijou … [Read more...]
5 star review of The Railway Children King’s Cross Theatre
Safe to say this is one of the most well-known and much loved children's books set in Edwardian England. The 1970 film is iconic, often shown over the Christmas period and enjoyed by all age groups gaining new fans every time it is aired. I'm one of those people who have watched it over the years … [Read more...]
What motivates you to see a show?
I recently asked my followers on Twitter what was important to them with regard to going to the theatre. There is no doubt that for anyone, but perhaps more so for families, that transport costs to see a show in London can be expensive and a factor in choosing to see a show. However other … [Read more...]
5 star review of Once London December 2014
Once - the award winning musical based on the film that was written and directed by John Carney. With the news of its closure on 21st March 2015, prior to embarking on a European tour, the production team made the decision to bring in a big name for the final few months at the Phoenix Theatre in … [Read more...]