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
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
Kipps – The New Half A Sixpence Musical
For our first trip back to a local amateur dramatics production since 2020, we were invited along to watch this successful youth company - Youth Onstage and their performance of Kipps - The New Half A Sixpence Musical. Youth Onstage have had many past members now performing professionally both here in the UK and abroad, … Continue reading Kipps – The New Half A Sixpence Musical
The Wicked Lady
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
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