Based on a children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo (1982), War Horse is the story of young Albert and his equine friend Joey. Albert gains the scared little foal’s trust and they form a close bond. A few years later, when World War One breaks out and the cavalry are looking for horses to take to…
By Actress Fay Downie Isn’t it funny how your body goes into ‘shut down’ after you’ve been busy for a prolonged period? Having just finished a hugely successful run of ‘Decline & Fall’, it feels a bit like I’ve done just that – my body has ‘Declined and Fallen’! But, post show ‘flu’ aside, it…
Frankie Valli – Scott Monello, Tommy DeVito – Jon Boydon Bob Gaudio – Stephen Ashfield, Nick Massi – Eugene McCoy Prior to watching Jersey Boys last week, I had seen the show twice. Once when it first opened in the West End, and again last year on Broadway. Production-wise, the shows don’t differ, and Tuesday’s…
After studying The Recruiting Officer, a play of similar time period, I wanted to understand the style of acting further and how this kind of play would connect with the modern day audience. When along came The Rivals, written by Richard Sheridan, with a superb cast I simply couldn’t resist, and performed at the Theatre…
OHMYGOD you guys! I went to see ‘Legally Blonde – The Musical’ at the Savoy Theatre last night and it has to be one of my favourite musicals… or maybe it IS my favourite show ever! I was totally captured from the moment the music started until the curtain fell. If you want a fun…
