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Kin Review (Cast, Doncaster)
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

Jack Davey
Sep 29, 20233 min read


Matthew Bourne's Romeo + Juliet Review (Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, AD - PR Invite)
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,

Jack Davey
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Life Of Pi Review (Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield)
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

Jack Davey
Sep 9, 20234 min read


Oklahoma! Review (Wyndham's Theatre, London)
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

Jack Davey
Sep 3, 20235 min read


Operation Mincemeat Review (Fortune Theatre, London)
2 September 2023 I 15:00 I Fortune Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐ As it starts to get comfortable in the heart of the West End, Operation Mincemeat has perhaps been my most anticipated show of the summer. With constant sell outs and around sixty 5 star reviews, there is certainly a high level of expectation. The trailblazing new musical has gained a revolution of fans unlike I have ever seen. As a comedy, this version of the story diverts far from the seriousness that the 2021 film

Jack Davey
Sep 2, 20233 min read


Crazy For You Review (Gillian Lynne Theatre, London)
1 September 2023 I 19:30 I Gillian Lynne Theatre, London ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crazy For You, currently playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, is an absolute triumph that marvels in the classics of theatrical wonderment. This has been my first experience of a George and Ira Gershwin musical, and the romantic comedy stylings of the script truly blows me away. It exceeds my expectations to the point where it is impossible to wipe the smile from my face. This also sees my first trip to the G

Jack Davey
Sep 1, 20234 min read


The Boy Who Sailed The Ocean In An Armchair Review (Curve Theatre Studio, Leicester, AD - PR Invite)
16 August 2023 I 19:00 I Curve Theatre Studio, Leicester I AD - PR Invite ⭐⭐⭐⭐ National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) stage adaptation of The Boy Who Sailed The Ocean In An Armchair was originally written as a novel by Lara Williamson and it plays this week at Leicester’s Curve Studio. This new enterprise is such a refreshing hit of family theatre comfort and joy, and it simply feels like a big warm theatrical hug for tonight’s opening night audience. This musical’s world

Jack Davey
Aug 16, 20234 min read


Miss Saigon Review (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield)
12 August 2023 I 14:00 I Crucible Theatre, Sheffield ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As the musical enters its final week at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, the first regional non-replica of Miss Saigon is a dominant theatrical feat. Robert Hastie and Anthony Lau reinvent the 20th century show in an incredibly modernised vision, without losing any of the original conventions or settings amongst the Vietnam War. Miss Saigon is well renowned for being one of the most successful musicals of all time. W

Jack Davey
Aug 12, 20234 min read
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