Immersive theatre is new to me I was therefore very excited to rummage around my wardrobe creating an 1840’s costume looking like a cross between ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘Drucilla’ from ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ (niche reference I know). I was eager to meet ‘The Swell Mob’ described on the press release as ‘an explosive immersiveContinue reading “Review: 2** Swell Mob – Flabbergast Theatre at the COLAB Factory, London Bridge #theswellmob #flabbergasttheatre #immersivetheatre @FlabbergastT”
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Review: 4**** School of Rock – The Gillian Lynne Theatre @SchoolOfRockUK
Tweetingit: 4* Unemployed rock guitarist blags his way into prep school and teaches kids to rock. A routine score is saved by a fantastically talented cast. It seems appropriate the Gillian Lynne Theatre was re-named in honour of the legendary choreographer. Arguably her finest work Cats played at this theatre for twenty one years. NowContinue reading “Review: 4**** School of Rock – The Gillian Lynne Theatre @SchoolOfRockUK ”
Review: 4**** George, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith @EventimApollo #Rob Lamberti #GeorgeMichael
Tweetingit: 4* Bouffant hair, three day stubble and regulation ray-bans all present and correct; oh the voice is pretty bloody decent too! A highly enjoyable celebration of the man and his music; all courtesy of the brilliant Rob Lamberti. When George Michael died on Christmas Day 2016, it marked the end of a wretched depressinglyContinue reading “Review: 4**** George, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith @EventimApollo #Rob Lamberti #GeorgeMichael”
Review: 4**** All About Eve – Noel Coward Theatre, Recorded Live and screened at Cineworld, 02 Arena @AllAboutEvePlay #GillianAnderson #LilyJames
Tweetingit: 4* Lily James AND Gillian Anderson in one show? YES! A classic Hollywood flick re-modelled for the stage, impossible to resist when Gillian Anderson’s got Betty Davis eyes; coming to a cinema near you. It’s the next best thing to being there! My first time watching a play at the cinema raised a numberContinue reading “Review: 4**** All About Eve – Noel Coward Theatre, Recorded Live and screened at Cineworld, 02 Arena @AllAboutEvePlay #GillianAnderson #LilyJames”
Review: 4**** Rosmersholm – Duke of York’s Theatre @RosmersholmPlay @RosmersholmPlay #HayleyAtwell
Rosmersholm – Duke of York’s TheatreTweetingit: 4* Most plays by Ibsen come complete with a headache. But a heavy going story is lightened by great staging and an excellent cast led by the wonderful Hayley Atwell. Ah the joys of Henrik Ibsen; and the first time in god knows how long I’ve been to theContinue reading “Review: 4**** Rosmersholm – Duke of York’s Theatre @RosmersholmPlay @RosmersholmPlay #HayleyAtwell”
Review: 5***** Toast – The Other Palace @NigelSlater @TheOtherPalace @ToastPlay
Toast – The Other PalaceTweetingit: 5* A boy’s obsession with food growing up in 60s suburbia. Nigel Slater’s formative years reimagined for the stage. Riding on a wave of nostalgia this leaves a sweet taste in the mouth. Quietly blending at the bar of the Other Palace there were a host of familiar faces IContinue reading “Review: 5***** Toast – The Other Palace @NigelSlater @TheOtherPalace @ToastPlay”
Review: 4**** Bed Peace: The Battle of Yohn and Joko, The Cockpit Theatre @cockpittheatre @craftheatre
Tweetingit: 4* A snap shot of John Lennon in his immediate post Beatles period. The peace warrior is often lost in the narrative, but recovers for a rousing sing song! John Lennon once said when the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will be at peace. We might consign these wordsContinue reading “Review: 4**** Bed Peace: The Battle of Yohn and Joko, The Cockpit Theatre @cockpittheatre @craftheatre”
Review: 4**** Anne Steele: Made Out of Stars Venue: Crazy Coqs – Live at Zédel @theannesteele
It is always a pleasure to visit Zédel, just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus. A small all-day café on the ground floor conceals the stairs down to a grand art deco entertainment complex, comprising a Parisian-style brasserie, a stylish cocktail bar and a fairly unique music venue. The Crazy Coqs cabaret is capable ofContinue reading “Review: 4**** Anne Steele: Made Out of Stars Venue: Crazy Coqs – Live at Zédel @theannesteele”
Review: 5***** The Life I Lead. Park Theatre @LifeILeadTour #milesjupp #marypoppins @LifeILeadTour @ParkTheatre
In a nutshell: this is a beautifully poignant, balanced and emotional narrative told with ease, as if one were reminiscing with an old friend. If all you know about the life and career of David Tomlinson is that he once portrayed Mr. Banks in Disney’s Mary Poppins then I encourage you to witness this cleverlyContinue reading “Review: 5***** The Life I Lead. Park Theatre @LifeILeadTour #milesjupp #marypoppins @LifeILeadTour @ParkTheatre”
Review: 4**** Billy Bishop Goes To War. Southwark Playhouse @SwkPlay #BillyBishopGoesToWar
An engaging story of a young Canadian called into WWI by the British Empire. One of the most decorated pilots of the war, Billy was an Ace Pilot. Great acting and lively singing make this sad-sounding story a pleasure to watch. Based on the true story of a Canadian First World War Ace, the playContinue reading “Review: 4**** Billy Bishop Goes To War. Southwark Playhouse @SwkPlay #BillyBishopGoesToWar”
Playhouse Pickings 