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4 November 2023 I 14:30 I York Theatre Royal ⭐⭐⭐ Ahead of watching Michael Frayn's Noises Off, I have always been astonished by the play's legacy, often hailed as one of the comedic greats in playwriting. Upon watching at York Theatre Royal, Frayn's script certainly tickles my funny bones, although a constant comedic high leaves me feeling somewhat overwhelmed. I have never seen anything quite like it, and a three act structure, featuring two intervals, is certainly a wel

21 October 2023 I 14:30 I Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lizzie, a Hope Mill Theatre production, is one of the lesser known musicals currently touring the UK, with a London stint to follow. I have followed the show for a few years, being a fan of the soundtrack, though I never expected to see it in the flesh so soon! Naturally, I had my preconceptions, though this killer revival is a rocker's paradise, holding a disturbing horror to leave you tense throughout! Ga

7 October 2023 I 14:30 I Hull New Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jesus Christ Superstar's 2023/24 production sees a fiery, gritty take on the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. Revived from Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, the 1971 musical is industrialised and modernised into a punky, anarchic concert roaring onto stages nationwide. At Hull New Theatre, we sat front row for this rock spectacular, and as you can see from the image, you are nothing short of close to the action! It cannot be mistak

5 October 2023 I Town And Gown Pub & Theatre, Cambridge I AD - PR Request ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When I was asked to review a filmed performance of Gigglemug's RuneSical, I was endlessly excited about the concept of a new musical. However, although I have heard of the fantasy game RuneScape, I have never played it, nor do I have any knowledge on it. It turns out that, hardcore RuneScape fan or not, you have to absolutely LOVE this show! Advertised as a musical "where you decide what happe

29 September 2023 I 19:30 I Cast, Doncaster ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a privilege it is to see Gecko perform live after being influenced by their performance style as a theatre maker! I have seen some recorded performances in the past, though there is something so special and endearing about Kin. Inspired by Artistic Director Amit Lahav's grandmother, audiences are embedded within tales of relentless, tortured relationships and heart-breaking survival. However, we are treated to much mo

12 September 2023 I 19:30 I Alhambra Theatre, Bradford I AD - PR Invite ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Matthew Bourne's New Adventures presents a revival of their critically acclaimed Romeo + Juliet, a contemporary, passionate and gritty take on the Shakespearian tale of forbidden love. This is the first time I have seen a performance told wholly through the medium of dance, surpassing my expectations of what a movement piece can be. I haven't encountered any version on Romeo and Juliet before,

9 September 2023 I 19:45 I Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is an absolute marvel to return to this invigorating performance of Max Webster's Life Of Pi, previously watching this stage adaptation last year at the Wyndham's Theatre, London. Although this remains the same production, minor changes are noticeable between the runs, whether to benefit the tour's staging or enhance the visuals of stage magic. Thus questioning at times whether this play is suited to the touring

2 September 2023 I 19:30 I Wyndham's Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am extremely privileged to have attended the final performance of Oklahoma!'s 2023 West End season, and I cannot put into words how incredibly dynamic and electric this evening was! With songs including Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' and Kansas City , Daniel Fish's reimagining of the 1943 classic entirely flips what is known about Oklahoma! on it's head, ramping up the sexiness and sizzling relationships between t