Harold Pinter Theatre Press Night for YOUR LIE IN APRIL was beyond sublime! (7th July 2024) Absolutely ravishing! I knew nothing about the original Manga story and was utterly enchanted and mesmerised! YOUR LIE IN APRIL is deservedly receiving 5…

Guest Reviewer ~ Pritpal Bhullar Giselle is well known as a classical ballet about unrequited love but it is not necessary to have seen this (as I have not) to enjoy this unique new adaptation. Giselle: Remix as created by Jack Sears and Hannah…

The MILL at SONNING 4 stars An exhilarating afternoon play after a fabulous meal at the gorgeous Mill at Sonning! Having seen neither the film nor any previous stage production of DEATHTRAP by Ira Levin (who also wrote Rosemary’s Baby, The Boys From…

Brendan Cole – A Night to Remember was reviewed at the New Wimbledon Theatre, London and continues touring until 3 April. As the dramatic chords of 2001: A Space Odyssey fill the theatre, accompanied by dramatic pyrotechnics, it is clear we are in…

Hugh Maynard launched his debut solo album Something Inside So Strong at the London Hippodrome. Picture: Darren Bell What a night! Something indeed was inspirationally strong at Hugh Maynard’s late-night launch for his debut solo album at the London…

Saturday 10 June this year would have been the 95th birthday of the legend that is Judy Garland. How fitting that a small gathering of fans should assemble at Live At Zédel to raise a glass in remembrance, so close to the London Hippodrome and the…

It was hugely exciting to get another opportunity to see this most impressive new musical once more after being spellbound by Robert McWhir’s profoundly beautiful production at Clapham’s Landor Theatre in 2015. That production of The Clockmaker’s…

LAVENDER THEATRE 5 stars It was an absolute treat to visit the new 250 seater open-air Lavender Theatre in Epsom just a short walk from Epsom Downs station, to review their inaugural new production of Irving Berlin’s ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (Junction 8 on…

Fabulous evening at this GORGEOUS venue in Sonning! Always a huge pleasure to come to this beautiful setting, to relax and enjoy a fabulous meal before what is usually a wonderful show. And what a Stunning show we were treated to with DAZZLING DIVAS:…

I so very much enjoyed GLORY RIDE ~ a new musical based on the extraordinary life of Italian cycling legend Gino Bartali. Born to a poor family, unable to afford to buy his first bike (loaned to him by a nun), and traumatised by a dreadful family…

Only an Octave Apart Wilton’s Music Hall 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Two performers from contrasting disciplines. One from the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, English National Opera, The Royal Opera House.; the other the basement of the Soho Theatre amongst…

One of the wonders of the world is how new musicals are born. Many years of nurturing and honing creative ideas, perfecting with passion and love and striving for stardust. Stiles & Drewe first conceived their new musical Identical nearly a decade…

Busman’s Honeymoon The Mill at Sonning4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s always a joy to visit The Mill at Sonning ~ So much more than simply a theatre and worth arriving early to take in the beautiful watermill setting before enjoying the fabulous meal that is…

Murder for Two – A Killer Musical Comedy!The Barn Theatre, Cirencester4 Stars Yet again, another very enjoyable evening at the Barn Theatre Cirencester.Last month they announced their 2022 Built by Barn Season of seven new productions and the first…

Peter James’ THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL is billed as a modern day supernatural thriller that ‘will send shivers down your spine and make you think twice about returning to a dark, empty house after the show.Adapted for stage by…

Cabaret at the Kit Kat ClubThe Playhouse Theatre5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What to say about Cabaret?!It’s a truly profound experience! Stripped right back to a tiny space but SO much packed into this incredible space including a revolving stage and a…

I’m always certain a visit to Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre will be worth the 480 mile round trip and The Wiz lived up to expectations and beyond! Even a 6 hour drive through a real Narnia blizzard! The theatre is now a registered charity aptly…

The Mill on Sonning5 Stars ***** One of the wonders of the world is how the Mill on Sonning manages to produce such stunning, full-scale lavish dance musicals on a relatively tiny stage. I last visited the Mill 2 years ago, 3 months before lockdown,…

Having really enjoyed the streaming of this fascinating new musical back in January, I was very much looking forward to seeing the two multi-talented writer/creative/performers who wrote the show, perform it live in an actual theatre!Exceeded…

The Barn Theatre, Cirencester 5 Stars ***** After too many wearisome months of lockdown, what a treat to once more visit the innovative and inspiring Barn Theatre for their Christmas offering of PETER PAN. The choice conjures up complicated sets,…