Photo credit: Steven Gregson Burnt Lemon Theatre's Tokyo Rose shows that you don't need a big budget to stage a compelling musical. Written by Maryhee Yoon and Cara Baldwin (with additional book by William Patrick Harrison, Hannah Benson and Jonathan Man), and composed by William Patrick Harrison, Tokyo Rose tells the true story of Iva … Continue reading Tokyo Rose at the Southwark Playhouse
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‘Fanny & Stella’ at The Garden Theatre (The Eagle)
Photo credit: Joseph Thomas. Kane Verrall and Jed Berry pictured as Fanny and Stella ★★★★ There was so much excitement and laughter in the air at The Eagle in Vauxhall last night, as we gathered for the 2nd press night of the evening for 'Fanny & Stella'. This was my first show since lockdown and … Continue reading ‘Fanny & Stella’ at The Garden Theatre (The Eagle)
Soho Cinders at the Charing Cross Theatre
Despite having various lives since it first premiered in London in October 2011, this is my first time seeing Soho Cinders. The premise is simple enough, a contemporary gay retelling of the Cinderella story. The book created by Anthony Drewe and Elliot Davis is full of comedy, modern twists and it is far from a … Continue reading Soho Cinders at the Charing Cross Theatre
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story at Wilton’s Music Hall
How can a review do justice to a show as special as Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story? It probably can't but I am attempting to rise to the challenge. Louisa Adamson's ingenious and evocative set fits into a shipping container, immediately transporting us back in time to Canada in 1908. The beauty and detail … Continue reading Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story at Wilton’s Music Hall
No Limits – A Song Cycle at the Hen and Chickens
No Limits is a brand new musical theatre song cycle by Sam Thomas, which taps in to the fears and feelings of being left behind in life. How, as a 20-something, you can't help comparing your life to that of your friends and feeling you aren't achieving enough. The show opens at an engagement party, … Continue reading No Limits – A Song Cycle at the Hen and Chickens
[Title of Show] at Moors Bar, Crouch End
The Camden Fringe is giving me the opportunity to explore unfamiliar parts of town. Today (a Friday) took me to Crouch End for the 2pm relaxed performance of [Title of Show] at the Moors Bar. A bit of a trek for a South Londoner but well worth the effort. I didn't know much about this … Continue reading [Title of Show] at Moors Bar, Crouch End
