JW Theatres Ltd presents The Wicked Lady which is having its World Première at the Blue Orange Theatre in Birmingham. With it being described as a spine-chilling theatrical experience, this new production promises to bring the eerie atmosphere and frights to the Birmingham stage. I love a good ghost story and I especially love to … Continue reading The Wicked Lady
The Cat and the Canary
Production Photos by Paul Coltas The Cat and the Canary is a 1922 stage play by John Willard and opened on Broadway the same year. The play has been adapted for the silver screen four times, the last time was 1973. Following it’s acclaimed opening in Windsor in January 2020 and highly successful spring tour, … Continue reading The Cat and the Canary
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rocky Horror Production Photos With music, lyrics and a book by Richard O’Brien, the Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in the Royal Court theatre London in 1973. Nominated for Tony and Olivier awards, this piece has become a cult classic known for its audience participation, with many people dressing in the costumes of their favourite … Continue reading Rocky Horror Picture Show
Heathers
Heathers - The Musical (Pamela Raith Photography) Greetings and salutations. Cult fan favourite (and one of mine), Heathers: the Musical, enjoyed two record-breaking seasons, launching at London’s The Other Palace and transferring to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018. Heathers is based on the film by Daniel Waters and has a book, music and lyrics … Continue reading Heathers
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, Directed by Jonathan Buttered ; Designed by Anna Fleischsle ; at the Apollo Theatre, London, UK ; Jan. 28 2019 ; Credit : Johan PerssonEVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, Directed by Jonathan Buttered ; Designed by Anna Fleischsle ; at the Apollo Theatre, London, UK ; Jan. 28 2019 ; Credit : … Continue reading Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Rock of Ages
Kevin Clifton as 'Stacee Jaxx' - Photo Credit: Richard Davenport, Rock of Ages Touring Cast Photos - Photo credits: Darren Bell. Written by Chris D’Arienzo and with arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp, Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical comedy based on the classic rock anthems of the 1980s. Nominated for 5 Tony awards … Continue reading Rock of Ages
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Production photos by Rebecca Need-Menear The music of Buddy Holly is a firm favourite in both of our households so we were super excited to be invited to see 'The World’s Most Successful Rock & Roll Musical’ at The Alexandra as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with a 2019 and 2020 UK Tour. The show first … Continue reading Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Band of Gold
Band of Gold production images © Ant Robling Based on the ground-breaking crime drama that captivated over 15 million viewers each week in the 1990s; Band of Gold has been turned into a stage play by its creator Kay Mellor who also directs the production. Set in the 1990s this thriller revolves around a group … Continue reading Band of Gold
Ghost Stories
The Caretaker, Ghost Stories Production Image What better way to start a new year and new decade than by watching the record breaking terrifying phenomenon, Ghost Stories at The Alexandra? I'm sure I'll survive...right? Don't worry there are no spoilers ahead! Ghost Stories, a play by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, started its first ever UK tour … Continue reading Ghost Stories
The King and I
The King and I production photos Loosely based on Margaret Landon’s 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam (which Landon based on the mémoires of English woman Anna Leonowens, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote the musical The King and I, which premiered on Broadway in March of 1951, where it ran for … Continue reading The King and I