After a quiet summer, I was looking forward to heading back to the Orchard theatre especially as it has just completed its brand new refurbishment – which I can say is excellent, slick, and with comfy new seats whats not to like? I was very much looking forward to tonights viewing, being a huge fan of drag I was not… Read more →
Having a few weeks off, I was in need of a theatre trip! Lucky the Orchard answered my call and it was back to Dartford for this weeks opening night of the current tour Annie! Annie is the red haired girl that everyone knows, whether you have seen it on stage or the film version it is a story known by even… Read more →
Last night I was back at the Orchard Theatre, after some time apart – what a show to kick start my viewings once more!! Having received excellent reviews from its past productions in Manchester and London, I was excited to see what Hair the Musical had in store! Now, I have the original recording of this musical on Vinyl and shameful to… Read more →
It was back to the Orchard Theatre, Darford for another press night, tonight was Mike Leigh’s play Abigail’s Party. Beverly Moss invites her new neighbours, Angela and Tony, who moved into the road just two weeks ago, over for drinks. She has also invited her neighbour Susan (Sue), divorced for three years, whose fifteen-year-old daughter Abigail is holding a party… Read more →
It was back to blogging myself for tonight’s opening press night of Calendar Girls at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford. Having seen it as then The Girls in London, I was intrigued to know how it transferred to a touring production along with a brand new cast – with some well known names. Calendar Girls is a musical Comedy based on the Feel-good 2003… Read more →
It was back to the orchard theatre for a press night that I had been looking forward to since it was announced it would be coming! The Band is a new musical which was first heard about from a talent competition ‘Let it Shine’ on BBC One. It is a new musical written by Tim Firth and includes the music… Read more →
It was back to the Orchard once again, for the opening night of the new Peter James’ play adaption of The House on Cold Hill. Having seen some of his previous plays, I was intrigued to what take this one would be! When the Harcourt family move into the house of their dreams, it quickly turns into the stuff of nightmares… Read more →
A new year has dawned, which means a new year of theatre viewings in store! To kick off 2019, it was to the Orchard Theatre, Dartford for their first musical showing Saturday Night Fever. Saturday Night Fever is based on the 1977 classic film of the same name, Tony Manero sadly doesn’t have much going for him during the weekdays.… Read more →
I was so excited to be returning to the sunset strip and catch the current uk tour of Rock of Ages! When it was announced that it was closing on the west end, a dark cloud came over London but it’s great to have it in so many new places! This week it’s rockin’ out at the Orchard theatre, Dartford! … Read more →
I was back at the Orchard Theatre for the first press night, two shows in two days and the first show really knew how to kick start my week disposing all of my Monday blues! Let it Be is a theatrical Concert that is based on the career of one of England’s most famous rock band, ‘The Beatles’ we follow… Read more →
