‘A desert holiday, let’s pack the drag away’ – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert UK Tour Review
Having premiered in Australia way back in 2006, the musical adaptation of Priscilla Queen of the Desert has been going from strength to strength. This is a show with huge global appeal. Since 2006, there has been a production of this show being performed somewhere in...
Disasters in magic, Masters in comedy – Magic Goes Wrong Review
Please note that this review was for a preview performance attended on Wednesday 18th December 2019. In today’s age of political correctness and having to be careful about what you say, comedy can be difficult. It’s hard to find something that everyone will find...
Abandoned and crumbling, the history of the New Palace Theatre is rotting away
When it comes to Theatre and the arts in Plymouth, it is the modern well-loved Theatre Royal that automatically comes to mind. A large theatre that plays host to a number of plays, operas, dance shows and musicals every year, bringing both people and money into the...
‘In Plymouth, There Is Magic In The Air’ – Cinderella, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Review
The Christmas dinners may be long gone, and most of the decorations may be packed away for another year, but the festive season isn’t quite over yet. Up and down the country, pantomimes are still being performed well into the new year and this year, Plymouth audiences...
Top Touring Productions of 2019
As a theatre lover who lives around 3 hours away from London and it’s amazing Theatreland, it’s hardly surprising that I find myself relying massively on touring productions in order to get my theatre fix. Thankfully I have some great local theatres near where I am,...
‘Anything Can Happen if you Let It’ – Mary Poppins Theatre Review
If there is one thing that reminds us all of the wonder of being a child, it’s Disney and for many years Disney Theatrical has been bringing this magic to the stage in the most wonderful way. The Lion King is a London favourite and Aladdin was a hit for a number of...
‘I Joined The Circus’ – Goldilocks and the Three Bears Pantomime Review
For the fourth festive season running, pantomime is back at the home of variety at the world famous London Palladium and this year, the circus has come to town. Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to the stage overflowing with big name celebrities, circus stunts and...
‘A Candle’s in the Window and the Kettle’s Always On’ – Come From Away Review
Come From Away has undoubtedly become one of the biggest hits of the year and it’s all for a very good reason. This beautifully put together show is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, showing us that light can come in even the darkest of times. On September 11th...
Theatrical Thoughts: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
When it comes to a building, does a name really matter? Well, if the building in question happens to be a theatre, then yes, the name really does matter. The theatre community took to social media on Tuesday morning (03/12/19) in objection to the news that The Theatre...
‘Things are Really Cool at St Bernadette’s’ – Nativity! UK Tour Review
It’s been ten years since the first Nativity! Film was released and four movies later, the children of St Bernadette’s are as much as part of Christmas as Jingle Bells and Christmas Dinner. I think that most people have at least seen the first film, so will be...
Theatrical Thoughts: Don’t be afraid to be different in your theatre tastes
What happens if you’re not interested in seeing that film, or if you don’t have any interest in that television show, or if you’re really not that bothered about that theatre production that everyone else seems to be obsessing over. It might be that film that people...
‘You Can’t Help But Feel Happier Once You Have Seen It’ – Interview with Nativity! Creator Debbie Isitt
With the festive season is first approaching, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about Christmas films and theatre. Everyone has their favourite Christmas film, and a firm favourite of many is the Nativity! Series. With four films out there in the world, and the...