The Little Mermaid is a stage musical produced by Disney Theatrical, based on the animated 1989 Disney film of the same name and the classic story by Hans Christian Anderson. With music by Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and book by Doug Wright, the musical tells the classic … Continue reading The Little Mermaid
Lord of the Dance
Lord of the Dance Production Photos I am a massive fan of Eurovision, watching the competition every year since 1967. Like many people I remember watching the “interval entertainment” in 1994, and being absolutely stunned by the piece “Riverdance” which included the soloists Jean Butler and Michael Flatley. Following the success of Riverdance as a … Continue reading Lord of the Dance
Shrek – The Musical
Flashback to 2020 when we were meant to see Quarry Bank Musical Theatre Society and their local premiere production of Shrek The Musical. One pandemic, many restrictions and lockdowns later and here we are, years of anticipation to see this wonderful company come together again. Based on the popular Oscar winning DreamWorks film, Shrek The … Continue reading Shrek – The Musical
Cluedo
Cluedo Tour - Photo Credits: Craig Sugden We are big fans of the productions The Play That Goes Wrong and my personal favourite A Comedy About a Bank Robbery (which reduced me to tears of laughter and still makes me giggle now when I think about certain scenes). I have had the privilege of seeing … Continue reading Cluedo
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Tour photo credit: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg This classic tale by C.S Lewis of the adventures of the Pevensie children has been a firm favourite in our household for many years. We were delighted to be invited to the press evening of the current touring production based on Sally Cookson’s 2017 Leeds Playhouse, original production of The Lion, … Continue reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Peter James’ Looking Good Dead
Tour Photo credit: Alastair Muir As readers of this blog are aware, I am a massive fan of “whodunnit thrillers”. They keep me on the edge of my seat as I spend two hours trying to work out who is the person responsible for all the wrong doings.I was delighted to be invited by the … Continue reading Peter James’ Looking Good Dead
School of Rock
Photography Credit: Paul Coltas 2022 sees School of Rock embark on its first major tour of the UK and Ireland commencing at our favourite local theatre, The Alexandra Birmingham. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes School of Rock the musical is based on the 2003 … Continue reading School of Rock
Chicago
A scene from the International Tour of Chicago The Musical @ King's Theatre, Glasgow. ©Tristram Kenton 09-21A scene from the International Tour of Chicago The Musical @ King's Theatre, Glasgow. ©Tristram Kenton 09-21A scene from the International Tour of Chicago The Musical @ King's Theatre, Glasgow. (Taken 11-09-2021) ©Tristram Kenton 09-21A scene from the International … Continue reading Chicago
Jersey Boys
Photographer credit: Birgit + Ralf Brinkhoff I last saw the Jersey Boys in the West End and it instantly became one of my favourite jukebox musicals. Already being a fan of the music and even going to see Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on a tour in 2018, I was ready to be immersed into the magic … Continue reading Jersey Boys
Grease
Grease The Musical Production photos - Photo credits: Sean Ebsworth Barnes Can you believe we've never seen Grease - The Musical on stage? We've watched the iconic 1978 film hundreds of times but never have we caught the show on any tour. We are both fans of the classic film, I even enjoyed singing along … Continue reading Grease
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