It was time to go to my other local theatre in Dartford for tonights opening night of The Addams Family. The Addams Family is based on the cult family film of the same name, as many would be led to believe however this is not a staged version of the film but tells a brand new story some years down the… Read more →
I couldn’t wait to catch this current tour of this musical, having loved it when it was in the West End. So I was very thankful I was offered a plus on by the lovely Musical Manda! Waitress is a musical based on the 2007 film of the same name written by the late Adrienne Shelley. It focuses on the… Read more →
When this production was announced that it would be making its way to London, I was not going to purchase tickets when they were first released. So on a sunny May day, 8 month wait my first show of 2022 was a good one! As I was taking a trip to the Moulin Rouge Based on the classic Baz Luhrmann’s… Read more →
It was 5 years today that I caught this production in London and was very excited to see it would be making its rounds nearby on its current uk tour. The first press night of 2022 goes to Jersey Boys! Jersey Boys is a Jukebox Musical, which tells the story of the Jersey Band The Four Seasons, and how Tommy DeVito,… Read more →
I was desperate to see a ballet this Christmas, but with shows being cancelled across London due to covid it didn’t seem like I’d get there. So, when I heard The Nutcracker was being performed by St Petersburg Classic Ballet at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford, I jumped at the chance to go. And I wasn’t the only one; the… Read more →
Oh what a joy it was to be back starting Christmas with a pantomime, having been postponed from last years restrictions Jack and the Beanstalks brightens up the Orchard Theatre Stage to spread some joy at the end of again a very difficult year. Jack and the Beanstalk is the classic children’s tale, Jack, brother Simon, and mother Dame Trot… Read more →
When I heard that this brand new musical was coming out on tour, but also that it was coming to a theatre close to me I was so excited. Being a personal favourite of the Disney industry, Bedknobs and Broomsticks flew to the stage perfectly! Based on the iconic 1971 Disney movie of the same name, Bedknobs and Broomsticks tells… Read more →
Last night it was back to the Churchill Theatre in Bromley for the opening night of Chicago. Within the roaring 1920s of Jazz and Liqueur Chicago, unknown chorus girl Roxie Hart is up for murdering her lover. Wishing to avoid prison and a guilty result, she manages to hire the go to leading criminal lawyer Billy Flynn who is renowned… Read more →
Tonight it was back to London, to see a brand new musical at a brand new venue – for me anyway, Indecent Proposal at Southwark Playhouse. Set in the 90s in a Atlantic City Casino, happily married couple Rebecca and Jonny both work to try and make ends meet. Rebecca is in marketing and also starting a charity to help… Read more →
After enjoying a night viewing The Play Goes Wrong, I was excited to see that Mischief Theatre would be returning to the Orchard with one of their Newest productions. Known mainly for theatrical mishaps, Mischief have brought on tour a new serious comedy ‘Groan Ups‘ a more study of life that goes pear-shaped! Set within a school room, the audience… Read more →
