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Starlight Express Review (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London)
22 August 2024 I 14:30 I Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express makes a heavily anticipated return to UK shores, my excitement is only accelerated following the buzz from previous West End productions. My reaction changed a lot as the musical progressed, perhaps not an instant love with a thin plot and hefty design. Walking in with little prior knowledge, the experience can be overwhelming. However walking out, I feel noth

Jack Davey
Sep 6, 20243 min read


The Fabulist (Charing Cross Theatre, London)
27 August 2024 I 19:30 I Charing Cross Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recently premiering at London's Charing Cross Theatre, The Fabulist is a positively life-affirming new musical (with an operatic twist)! Likened to an operetta, late 18th century composer Paisiello's compositions are extremely refreshing and light, paired with lyrically timeless writing. Overseeing early 20th century conflicts between the powers of magic and science, The Fabulist asks the audience if we really do

Jack Davey
Aug 31, 20243 min read


Paranormal Activity Review (Leeds Playhouse (Courtyard))
03 August 2024 I 19:30 I Leeds Playhouse (Courtyard) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paranormal Activity prides itself as one of the most illusive theatre events of recent years, where my review will disclose little about the play out of respect for the productions future. I walked into Leeds Playhouse with a terrified disposition, but I hadn't jumped out of my skin with fear by final scenes. The psychological thrill takes importance in this adaptation of the infamous film series, forcing us to qu

Jack Davey
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Complicité's Mnemonic (National Theatre (Olivier), London)
30 July 2024 I 19:30 I National Theatre (Olivier), London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It has been a dream of mine to see Complicité's work, where a 25th anniversary revival of Mnemonic at London's National Theatre has monumental promise. Fronted by Simon McBurney's direction, this devised production claims all my praises due to its ability to engage the mind. To unlock the reconstructions of our own memory. Audiences are challenged to be curious about their ancestry, and how we make neurologic

Jack Davey
Aug 24, 20243 min read


Singin' In The Rain Review (Kilworth House Theatre, Leicestershire)
26 July 2024 I 19:30 I Kilworth House Theatre, Leicestershire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Singin' In The Rain, staged at Kilworth House Theatre, marks my first outdoor theatre experience where although the run has finished, I will forever treasure this memory. The feeling as the sun goes down, and the mood set in for the grand premiere of The Dancing Cavalier , Hollywood lives and breathes in Leicestershire! The classic tone is honoured as Celia Mackay produces an adaptation of unique proporti

Jack Davey
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Frozen Review (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London)
20 July 2024 I 19:00 I Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐ As Disney's Frozen enters it's final few weeks at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, I couldn't resist seeing this family favourite upon one of London's biggest stages. I didn't particularly grow up with Disney, nor have I seen the Frozen film, though this musical is one of the most certain crowd pleasers I have ever witnessed. The joy inside the auditorium is something truly irreplaceable. Running at approximately 2hrs

Jack Davey
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Romeo & Juliet Review (Duke Of York's Theatre, London)
20 July 2024 I 14:30 I Duke Of York's Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jamie Lloyd's triumphant return to the West End sustains a challenge on traditional theatre conventions, tackling Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet in a frightening, unsettled tone. His directorial vision goes beyond the expected, amplifying every action to envelop the audience in multisensory atmospheres. Commonly compared to Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard, the productions are stylistically similar, although Romeo & Juliet

Jack Davey
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Back To The Future: The Musical Review (Adelphi Theatre, London)
19 July 2024 I 19:30 I Adelphi Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Returning to Back To The Future: The Musical two years following my first watch, I leave with an outstanding impression, where the entirety feels subtly more polished, warming to the Adelphi stage. This time, we experienced the show through the 'McFly Zone' (front-centre stalls), the rock'n'roll energy pushed to you with infectious energy. Enunciation and sound balance drastically betters here, the best way to experienc

Jack Davey
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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