For the first time since its premiere in 1959, A Taste of Honey returns to the West End for a limited run at The Trafalgar Studios. Having recently been revived at The National’s Lyttelton Theatre in 2014, this production (also by The National Theatre), now directed by Bijan Sheibani, strays from its predecessor. Jumping into…
Hunger is a story about struggle. The Young Man (played by Kwani Odoom) attempts to survive in the city but soon finds himself on the poverty line. What starts as being behind on rent and struggling to find work soon turns into inconsistent living situations and eventual starvation. This dark and heavy story is a…
Tennessee Williams is arguably one of the greatest and most praised of playwrights. Which is why when a play of his hasn’t previously hit the mark as many of the others have done, it sticks out more so than it should. Summer and Smoke was revived at The Almeida earlier this year with fresh direction…
Get your three T’s ready – tits, teeth and taps, of course. The truly tap-tastic sensation, Stepping Out is back once again and this time it’s at The Brockley Jack Theatre. Richard Harris’ early 1980s play (also an equally famous 1991 film starring Liza Minnelli) brings personal stories and a community of characters to centre…
Within recent productions, the Arts Theatre, located just off Leicester Square, has become the central venue for exploring the more ‘risky’ musicals. With a small 350-seat capacity but still being in the heart of Theatreland, this venue is able to put on lesser-known, but just as impressive, shows whilst still having a chance to draw in the audience…
Strictly fans, rejoice! Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are back in London’s West End. Though for many dedicated fans, this is also a sombre affair as the famous BBC dancing duo are taking this tango as their last. Past West End shows include Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn but now the tango champions, who have danced over…
I am a huge fan of this musical. Since its West End premiere in 2006, this show has made itself known across the UK as something different and something worth seeing. The cleverly-constructed songs, hilarious script and overall structure made Avenue Q one of those shows that audience members would always consider revisiting. The slightly silly (and…
“Concert Musical” is a saying I have been hearing so much more recently and it made me think, what exactly is the definition? Through my research, some have said that it’s a celebration of a great musical and a fantastic way to put a show across, especially in regards to the established songs. A more…