T. Rex dominated the world of glam rock, but front man Marc Bolan is another musician gone too soon. His tragic story is brought to stage in 20th Century Boy, from his chart-topping successes to his untimely death. Read the rest of this entry
Jun24
Category Archives: Theatre
Jun2
The Velma Celli Show – Review 30/05/2014
The way she makes you feel is clear. Velma Celli gives you fever when she struts her stuff and shows off her sequins and heels in her scorching, sordid show at Hippodrome Casino’s Matcham Room. Read the rest of this entry
Apr2
Blood Brothers – Review 31/3/14
★★★★★
Blood Brothers is one of those shows that occupies a special spot in my heart. I can still vividly remember the first time I saw it many years ago on a school trip, then coming home and insistently saying that I never had and never would see a better musical. Well, it was quickly pointed out to me that I had only seen two others and so could not possibly make such a sweeping statement, but fortunately the show has never disappointed me and never slipped far from the top spot. Read the rest of this entry
Mar19
Tonight’s the Night – Review 17/03/14
Unsurprisingly, a musical based on the hits of Rod Stewart relies heavily on the vocal talents of its cast. Fortunately for Tonight’s the Night, the show is packed with incredible singers churning out an extensive catalogue of music. Read the rest of this entry
Feb20
The Mousetrap – Review 17/02/14
The 60th Anniversary touring production of The Mousetrap has now arrived at Watford Colosseum and it is no wonder that this absorbing play has endured for so long. Read the rest of this entry
Jan27
No Way to Treat a Lady – Review 24/01/14
In this dark musical about a mysterious strangler living for the limelight and killing for the headlines, who dresses appropriately for every murder, comedy has taken a sinister turn in the streets of New York City to create a genuinely funny show with a talented cast. Read the rest of this entry
Jan17
Lost Boy – Review 14/01/14
©Munah Ahmed
In an attempt to create a chilling interpretation of the much-loved children’s classic Peter Pan, Lost Boy has indeed lost the boy the world grew to love in JM Barrie’s magical creation. Read the rest of this entry
