BWW Review: SIX THE MUSICAL, Arts Theatre,March 5, 2019They say that history is written by the victors. Though the ill-fated wives of Henry VIII may not seem to come out on top in your average history textbook, Six The Musical proves that there are two sides to every story - and this time, it's the women who are doing the talking.
BWW Review: JERSEY BOYS, Edinburgh PlayhouseFebruary 21, 2019For any fan of the Four Seasons, the story that Jersey Boys tells is unmissable. For those who don't know that they are fans yet, a night at the theatre is the conversion that they need.
BWW Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, Lyric TheatreFebruary 12, 2019He's penned some of the greatest hits of the 20th century and is revered the world over. Now, the legendary music of Neil Diamond is brought to life on a West End stage for a night you won't forget.
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, King's Theatre, EdinburghDecember 16, 2018Every so often, a show comes along that completely redefines how theatre should be done. In this year's panto adventure, Beauty and the Beast at Edinburgh's King's Theatre not only shows that pantomime is still very much alive and well, but also sets the new standard for truly exceptional variety theatre.
BWW Review: DICK WHITTINGTON, Lyric HammersmithDecember 2, 2018It's been a decade since the Lyric Hammersmith theatre first brought a panto to their local faithful. Following plucky young hero Dick Whittington, Londoners can expect a heartwarming story that is as funny as it is clever.
BWW Review: THE KING AND I, Cinema BroadcastNovember 13, 2018The screened version of this year's Palladium run brings a completely new perspective to the show, not only delivering a true reflection of the live experience but enhancing it beyond any reasonable expectations.
BWW Review: RED, Broadcast In CinemasNovember 6, 2018John Logan's Red, which debuted at the Donmar Warehouse in 2009, enjoyed a belated West End run at the beginning of this year. As a further encore, a cinema broadcast of Michael Grandage's acclaimed production will be screened in cinemas nationwide tomorrow (7 November).
CD Review: SI, Andrea BocelliOctober 27, 2018Orchestrations are deliciously rich and offer the impression of a grand concert hall with musicians in fine tune. Si is a delightful little album that allows you to escape into the Italian riviera for an hour or so.
BWW Review: THE WIPERS TIMES, Arts TheatreOctober 23, 2018Returning to the Arts Theatre in London's West End after a UK tour, The Wipers Times proves that the history of the Great War can be engaging and at times entertaining.
Book Review: BOUBLIL AND SCHONBERG'S LES MISERABLES, Sarah WhitfieldSeptember 9, 2018The musical phenomenon that continues to take audiences by storm is arguably uplifting and depressing in equal measure. In this new book, Sarah Whitfield explores the audience's relationship with Les Miserables and offers an entertaining dissection of the show's success.
BWW Review: TRUMP THE MUSICAL, C VenuesAugust 13, 2018Cue chaos, sweeping political generalisations and very-nearly-almost nudity - Trump the Musical is a mad-cap hour where the only certainty is the uncertainty of what is to come.