Written by Laura Wade, Home, I'm Darling premiered at Theatr Clwyd in 2018, transferred to the Dorfman Theatre at the National for a sell out run in July of the same year, before transferring to the Duke of York Theatre West End in January 2019. Home, I’m Darling, tells the story of happily married couple … Continue reading Home, I’m Darling
The Addams Family – Manor Musical Theatre Company
Formed in 1952 as Manor Operatic Society the company changed its name to the Manor Musical Theatre Company in June 2015, continuing to produce high quality musical productions. We had the pleasure of reviewing their 2018 production of Kiss Me Kate, and we were delighted to accept an invite by the company to the final … Continue reading The Addams Family – Manor Musical Theatre Company
Glengarry Glen Ross
Glengarry Glen Ross Production Images - Photos by Marc Brenner Written by David Mamet, Glengarry Glen Ross opened at the National Theatre in 1983 to critical acclaim going on to win the Olivier award for best play in the same year and the Pulitzer prize for drama in 1984. Following a successful West End revival, … Continue reading Glengarry Glen Ross
Six
Written by Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow, Six opened at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017. A series of sold out West End workshops and a short UK tour followed in 2018, earning the piece critical acclaim and gaining a strong fan base. Six returns to the Arts Theatre with a new cast for an … Continue reading Six
Avenue Q
Avenue Q Production images, Photo Credits: Matt Martin With music and lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez (cocreator of the Book of Mormon and songwriter for Disney’s Frozen) and a book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q opened off Broadway at the Vineyard theatre in 2003 before transferring to Broadway in July of the same … Continue reading Avenue Q
Abigail’s Party
Abigail's Party Production Photos I first saw Abigail’s Party in 1977 when it was adapted for television as part of the BBC’s Play for Today series, which went on to become a classic piece of television drama and established Mike Leigh as one of my favourite playwrights and directors. Set in the 1970s Abigail’s Party … Continue reading Abigail’s Party
Leave to Remain
Written by Matt Jones with songs by Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, Leave to Remain is a love story about a young gay couple; British born Obi (who is of Nigerian heritage) and American Alex who both live and work in London. The couple have been in a relationship for 10 months when Alex discovers that … Continue reading Leave to Remain
Fame – The Musical
Fame - The Musical Production Images To celebrate its 30th anniversary Fame the musical is currently touring the UK. With music by Steve Margoshes and lyrics by Jacques Levy, Fame the musical opened on Broadway in 1988 and is based on the 1980s film of the same name. The story follows the hopes, dreams, love … Continue reading Fame – The Musical
The Wipers Times
The Wipers Times, Birmingham Rep In 1916 whilst stationed in the front-line in Ypres Belgium, a group of soldiers from the 12th battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regiment) came across an old printing press, during a routine patrol. Sargent Tyler, a printer by trade, salvaged the press and the decision was made … Continue reading The Wipers Times
Madagascar – The Musical
Madagascar production images Madagascar is a brand new musical based on the 2005 DreamWorks animated movie of the same name; with music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joe Someillian and a book by Kevin Del Aguila. The story tells of Alex the lion, his best friend Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria … Continue reading Madagascar – The Musical
