Forever Plaid billed The Heavenly Musical is about a harmony group who were tragically killed on their way to their big break as a bus load of Beatles fans careered into them. Now in a strange twist of fate 50 years later in the afterlife they are able to perform for one last time the show of all shows, the break they longed for. “What’s the worst that can happen, we’re already dead?” Previously on stage in the 1990s this genius of a show returns to the St James Theatre, an ideal home for the … [Read more...]
Avenue Q at the New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
Avenue Q opened on Broadway in 2003 and since then it has come back time and again. A real coming of age show that highlights the trials and tribulations of growing up. I was first introduced to Avenue Q by a friend, who was blown away by the show and the messages it was portraying. I initially heard a few of the songs and if I am brutally honest I really wasn’t sure that I would enjoy the show, how wrong I was? Now whenever I hear Avenue Q isn’t far from town I am eager to be reminded of … [Read more...]
Butter by Lady Junk Theatre at The Vault Festival
Butter is a challenging, interesting, thought-provoking and somewhat intense production looking at how women look at food. When I read the synopsis on this show I was intrigued. As a woman I knew I would be able to relate to at least some of this show. We all have our own hang-ups and it was refreshing to see a show aimed at all types of women. This production only lasted an hour and merely touched on a number of the issues around women and food. What stood out for me was how real these issues … [Read more...]
Review of Dracula The Musical at London College of Music
I am ashamed to say that Bram Stoker's iconic Dracula is still a classic on my 'to be read' list. Having watched Dracula a new musical by Alex Loveless at the University of West London I am now eager to rectify this. The musical based on the novel by Bram Stoker is told in diary form. A simple yet extremely effective setting of coffins and extraordinary acting by the London College of Music's third-year students. The props and costumes were well thought of and fit the era perfectly. Jarvis … [Read more...]