Hannah Waddingham stars in The Wizard of Oz
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Hannah Waddingham stars in The Wizard of Oz

Most people will doubtless go and see the new Wizard of Oz musical with the view to either seeing how the stars perform in their roles or indeed how this new adaptation compares with older versions, including the film starring Judy Garland. Before seeing the musical at the London Palladium, many will rightly also consider…

The Wizard of Oz London Palladium Review
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The Wizard of Oz London Palladium Review

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz started its preview run on 7th February at the London Palladium, with the official opening due on 1st March. I anticipate that during the remainder of February there will be some tinkering with the show, particularly in view of its mechanically technical nature.  In fact…

Interview with Fay Downie: Rises from Decline and Fall
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Interview with Fay Downie: Rises from Decline and Fall

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…

Jersey Boys Review Prince Edward Theatre 2011
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Jersey Boys Review Prince Edward Theatre 2011

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…

Romeo and Juliet Review English National Ballet

Romeo and Juliet: English National Ballet – London Coliseum Romeo: Arionel Vargas, Juliet: Erina Takahashi Mercutio: Juan Rodríguez , Tybalt: James Streeter I have been a fan and a follower of English National Ballet since I was seven when I was taken to my first production of The Nutcracker and subsequently have seen their production…

Review of The Rivals Theatre Royal Haymarket
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Review of The Rivals Theatre Royal Haymarket

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…

Review of Legally Blonde The Musical at Savoy Theatre London
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Review of Legally Blonde The Musical at Savoy Theatre London

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…