Such is the quality of Stephen Sondheim’s lyrical abilities that even songs cut from his musicals as they were being developed are still (ahem) viable. Marry Me A Little is famed for including in its repertoire a number of songs from the likes of earlier versions of A Little Night Music, Company and Follies (amongst […]
The Aftermath: an exciting new dance theatre piece
During the pandemic a lot of focus, perhaps rightly, has been on the elderly and vulnerable in society, and what can be done in practical terms to make sure they are as safe and well as they can be, whether it is prioritising online grocery delivery slots or lending a hand for an older neighbour. […]
Mike Bartlett’s Phoenix – Read by Bertie Carvell | Review
A brief review of a brief production. At seventeen minutes long, the overall narrative of Phoenix will be recognisable to many in the UK. Tim (Bertie Carvel) has gone cross-country on a road trip to his parents’ house with his wife and their child. Hmmm. He has a few moments to himself, and so the […]
Shaken – The Latin American Season – The Actors Centre | Review
An impressive set recreates the aftermath of an earthquake, with rubble all around. A woman is lying on the ground, her clothes covered with dust and debris, and as she slowly rises to her knees, she signs the cross repeatedly, before climbing to her feet, distressed at what has just happened. In the following scene, […]
Lillias White – The Seth Concert Series | Review
You know those singers who can sing very loud and hold notes for a long time, but whose performances still seem a bit lacking in passion? Lillias White is absolutely not one of those people. The Broadway star has worked across film and television, in a range of different shows from Sesame Street to Law […]