Simply Barbra, aka Steven Brinberg is a real find as a performer. Not only does this talented American manage to nail every inch of Barbra Streisand; the diva, he also does it with a great deal of affection.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang seems to have won a place in peoples' hearts.
Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd is a dark tale which is supposed to thrill and entertain in the blackest of ways. It highlights the story of a murderous demon barber who starts to dispense with locals after forming a business partnership with the owner of the local pie shop.
Mike Leigh's new play, his first in twelve years has created a great deal of excitement among theatre goers.
When I first heard about the musical Miss Saigon in 1989- everyone was referring the helicopter alone. I wanted to know what the show was about but people just kept on referring to the huge gob smacking special effect that appears on stage.
Oh no, another jukebox musical in the vein of We Will Rock You or Jailhouse Rock, only this time to the strains of Meat Is Murder and This Charming Man! Well, no not quite.
Saturday Night Fever seems to have a new lease of life at the moment.
With so many big West End shows seeming like a severe case of the emperor's new clothes as they are either hastily put together juke box musicals or song and dance versions of films, it is wonderful to see something that is truly original.
How fitting to see three wonderful performers giving such polished faultless performances bring resonance to this wonderful work.
Manchester in the North West of the UK has a thriving theatre scene.
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