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4 January 2024 I 19:30 I Curve Theatre, Leicester ⭐⭐⭐ Evita, the historical musical collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, follows the late First Lady of Argentina Eva Perón, on a social climbing journey against the odds, to become one of the most internationally popular female politicians. Directed by Nikolai Foster, the Curve Theatre present a striking new adaptation, likened by many to Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard (which you can also find my review f

31 December 2023 I 15:00 I Menier Chocolate Factory, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Usually I tend not to have preconceptions on a show, but I had a gut feeling that Pacific Overtures, a Sondheim and Weidman collaboration, wouldn't be the show for me. However, Matthew White's adaptation of the 1976 musical blew me away with creativity, a visual spectacle that reflects on a colonised generation in the heart of Japan. The orchestrations are divine, each song leading with such sentiment, as t

30 December 2023 I 19:30 I Kit Kat Club, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Following such an entrancingly masterful performance back in April, it was never a question of if I would return to the Kit Kat Club, but when! Kander & Ebb's illusive Cabaret continues to thrill London audiences, treating the experience as not simply watching a musical, rather being invited into a lustful club night, expression at the heart of everything. Since our previous visit, the cast has significantly changed, a

22 December 2023 I 19:30 I Crucible Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This past week began with Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse, then moving on to Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre. It was a pleasure to return to the Crucible for White Christmas, just 3 days before Christmas Day itself for a merry and cheery festive warmer. Irving Berlin's musical does exactly that, driving the holiday rom-com that left me beaming from ear to ear the whole show. I have seen a couple shows at Sheffi

21 December 2023 I 14:30 I Savoy Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ahead of this afternoon's performance, I had never come across Sunset Boulevard before. It has taken me a while to truly comprehend the immense impact this adaptation holds. The way people had spoken about it was like nothing else, the sheer level of astonishment bewildered me, but at the Savoy Theatre, is theatrical perfection that really has to be seen to believed. I am currently at a point where I've written over 4

19 December 2023 I 19:00 I Leeds Playhouse (Quarry Theatre) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The newest revival of Lionel Bart's musical Oliver! completely transforms Leeds Playhouse's Quarry Theatre, reinvented for an in-the-round audience. Though still maintaining many of the classic elements of the show, this hugely raved about production really delivers an exuberant and lively dynamic, though at times left me wondering whether this staging is the best fit. Nevertheless, directed by James Brining

10 December 2023 I 18:00 I New Theatre Royal, Lincoln I AD - PR Invite ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Before visiting Lincoln's New Theatre Royal for their 23/24 pantomime Aladdin, I have to admit I was skeptical. For years I have been quite stubborn on the fact that I do not like panto. However, with Aladdin there comes a delightfully engaging show, which works marvels for both adults and children alike. It is very easy to get lost in all the silliness, but NTR take a risk with an extra level o

11 November 2023 I 19:00 I New Theatre Royal, Lincoln ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The 2003 film of Elf, starring Will Ferrell, is perhaps regarded as one of the most popular Christmas films to date. I have never been hugely interested in Christmas movies, and previously only seen clips of this blockbuster. However, presented by CAODS Lincoln this November, Elf The Musical is a glorious adaptation of the hit story, gleaming with even more enthusiasm and joy than ever before! Performing at the N