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22 February 2025 I 14:15 I Curve Theatre, Leicester ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ With a jukebox musical score comprising of Max Martin's global hits, & Juliet is a phenomenon of 21st-century theatre. Returning for my second watch after a five year wait, this immensely uplifting show prioritises not only epic pop tunes, but also an admirable vigour through womanhood and gender nonconformity. The performance features subtle changes from London's Shaftesbury Theatre run in order to successfully to

8 February 2025 I 19:30 I Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐ Murder On The Orient Express, adapted for stage by Ken Ludwig, is one of Agatha Christie's international legends, recognised by millions. I had once started watching Kenneth Branagh's 2017 film, although failing to reach the end following a lifeless opening. While Lucy Bailey's stage direction is a feat of inspired visuals and convincingly bleak atmospheres, a reluctant pacing leaves the train stuck at the station. N

1 February 2025 I 19:30 I Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The first time I encountered Chicago was through Rob Marshall's 2002 film, an adaptation of the Kander & Ebb musical that I had absolutely adored. Although seeing Walter Bobbie's stage direction, live audiences are gifted the chance to fall in love with the show all over again. A sexy, sophisticated feat, fully sold-out audiences erupt into cheers and applause that speak for themselves. The opening line promises an

30 January 2025 I 19:15 I Curve Theatre, Leicester I PR Invite ⭐⭐⭐ As The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe kicks off its triumphant touring return, Leicester's Curve Theatre hosts this tale of epic proportions. The spectacular nature had me longing to see this production over previous years. During the opening 30 minutes, I could feel a near constant wave of goosebumps, one of the most visually impeccable sequences I have seen on stage. Yet once the pace begins to lose

11 January 2025 I 18:45 I Lincoln Arts Centre PR - Invite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Presented by the University of Lincoln's Drama Society, Ken Ludwig's thrilling play The Game's Afoot roars onto the Lincoln stage with side-splitting wordplay and physical comedy, adhering to the farcical demands of an enthusiastic, energised cast. Plucking the snowed-in mansion trope from The Mousetrap , to the show-within-a-show mayhem from Noises Off , this lesser-known murder mystery succeeds in, what I c

30 December 2024 / 03 January 2025 I 19:15 I Crucible Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When it was announced that Amy Hodge's Little Shop Of Horrors would be produced at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, we immediately booked two visits! This venue always promises an unconventional vision, utilising adaptation to defy audience preconceptions. Leaving the auditorium, I couldn't help but exclaim this is one of the best theatrical productions I have seen in my life . With Alan Menken's

29 December 2024 I 14:30 I Noël Coward Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I wasn't certain that I would enjoy this show, pessimistic even. Labelled as a dark comedy and political satire of nuclear fallout, I expected an aged humour that audiences would feel guilty for laughing at. Instead, Sean Foley & Armando Iannucci's Dr. Strangelove treats us to stupidity in superior style, meticulously crafted wordplay that pokes fun at Cold War tensions without overstepping. This adaptation of Ku

28 December 2024 I 19:30 I Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After a 67 year absence, Shakespeare's writing returns to Theatre Royal Drury Lane with Jamie Lloyd's epic reimagining of his final play The Tempest. Starring the legendary Sigourney Weaver under the director I admire the most, the premise drafted my dream production... which delivers on every level! Without creating too bold of a statement, this adaptation feels as if it has been made for me, a visionary t