Dirty Dancing Photo credit: Alastair Muir I first saw Dirty Dancing the movie, starring Patrick Swazye and Jennifer Grey, at our local cinema in 1987 and have been a fan of the movie ever since. Yes, I am one of those people who can quote lines from the film and who knows all the words … Continue reading Dirty Dancing
War Horse
Coinciding with the centenary commemorations of the end of the first World War, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse is currently on its second national tour of the UK. Based on the children’s book by Michael Morpurgo, War Horse tells the story of Albert and his horse Joey. When war breaks out Albert’s father … Continue reading War Horse
Rent – LMYT
The award-winning Lichfield Musical Youth Theatre was formed in 1985 to provide opportunities for young people in the local area to take part in theatre activities. Their 2018 production of Rent is presented by 30 members of the company aged 16 and over. With music lyrics and a book by Jonathan Larson, Rent is a … Continue reading Rent – LMYT
Motown – The Musical
Motown - The Musical Photos: Tristram Kenton The first time we went to see Motown The Musical was in London celebrating my father’s retirement. Despite my horrific hangover, (which actually got better with the wonderful sounds of the Motown soundtrack), we loved this show. The London production of “Motown the Musical” opened on 11 February … Continue reading Motown – The Musical
Miss Littlewood
Swan Theatre, Straford upon Avon With music and lyrics by Sam Kenyon, Miss Littlewood is a new musical that explores the work and personal life of radical theatre director Joan Littlewood. Littlewood is best known for her work at Stratford East theatre, where pioneering productions A taste of honey and Oh what a lovely war … Continue reading Miss Littlewood
Fun Home
Fun Home, The Young Vic, 66 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LZ With a book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home is a musical adapted from the graphic novel/memoirs titled Fun Home: A family Tragicomic by American lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel. Winner of 5 Tony awards in 2015 including best … Continue reading Fun Home
Summer Holiday
ATG production images - Summer Holiday The Musical 2018 tour Based on the 1963 film (screen play written by Ronald Cass and Peter Myers with direction by Peter Yates) Summer Holiday the musical has been adapted for the stage by Michael Gyngell and Mark Haddigan. The production tells the story of Don, a London transport … Continue reading Summer Holiday
Dear Evan Hansen
As you may already be aware, I am obsessed with Dear Evan Hansen. As soon as I arranged to take my husband to New York for his 30th, I knew what show I had to see. Tony award winning Dear Evan Hansen is a musical with music and lyrics from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, … Continue reading Dear Evan Hansen
Love from a Stranger
Love from a Stranger (Photo Credits : Sheila Burnett) This play is based on the 1934 short story Philomel Cottage written by Agatha Christie. Two years later Christie developed a stage version of this short story, which was revamped and re-titled by Actor and playwright Frank Vosper in 1936. The story tells of Cecily Harrington, … Continue reading Love from a Stranger
Blithe Spirit – Union Theatre Solihull
Opening in 1941 and running in the West End London for 1,997 performances, Blithe Spirit is one of Noel Coward’s best-known works and our personal favourite. So, when we discovered award winning Union Theatre group were preforming this piece at Christchurch URC, we purchased our tickets and headed to Solihull. This non-for profit amateur theatre … Continue reading Blithe Spirit – Union Theatre Solihull
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