From the moment the orchestra launched the show with a rousing medley of infamous Annie tunes, it was clear that all the magic of the much-loved story was going to be retained in the West Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of this musical classic. As Annie burst into life to lead the team of rowdy orphans into [...]

If musical theatre is not your thing, then this big, in-your-face, unashamedly ridiculous show is not the one to change to your mind, but if you like a bit of razzle dazzle then this delivers on all fronts. From the 40-watt smiles on the chorus girls to the big band in the pit, this is [...]

A British show, produced by British companies, in a British venue, with a British audience and British performers. I would truly love for more plays with music and musical theatre to be produced in subsidised houses across Britain. However, I hope that they accomplish this more successfully than Ex. A rather clunky Miami-esque, slightly dated-looking [...]

It’s 7:30pm on a Sunday evening and the Queen’s Theatre, which usually hosts Les Miserables is absolutely packed. The composing team that brought us Betty Blue Eyes are, for one night only, performing a semi-staged concert of their latest work, Soho Cinders. The usual suspects are in attendance, and there is an air of excitement as [...]