What struck me first and foremost about this production is its location. Surely the star of any show, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is nestled in hills above the River Tummel and a picturesque Victorian town which is the gateway to the Highlands – well worth the 11-hour trip! Now its newest artistic director (and multi-award winning […]
Some musicals entertain. Some become cultural moments. RENT has managed to do both. Three decades after Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical first changed the landscape of musical theatre, it returns to London’s West End in a major new production that feels every bit as relevant today as it did in 1996. Opening at the Duke […]
There’s something wonderfully reassuring about the fact that Shakespeare continues to reinvent himself. More than 400 years after Twelfth Night was first performed, London’s Acting Gymnasium has proved that one of the Bard’s most loved comedies can still surprise audiences. This September, following a critically acclaimed run earlier this year, their vibrant 1970s-inspired production returns […]
Get ready to become the detective! The internationally acclaimed comedy whodunit Shear Madness by Paul Portner is bringing its unique brand of interactive theatre to the beautiful setting of The Mill at Sonning this summer. Running from 25 June to 15 August 2026, this record-breaking production promises an unforgettable evening where the audience takes centre […]
You could not find a more perfect setting for an evening of Jane Austen than the Keats house museum in Hampstead (A beautiful regency villa that was once home to the poet Keats) On a sweltering hot summers evening we were led out to the gardens where we gathered on rugs and deckchairs under the […]
After the announcement of the launch of the Royal Academy of Dance’s new Musical Theatre syllabus, I sat down with Artistic Director Alexander Campbell to learn mow Harrison The Royal Academy of Dance is over 100 years old now and synonymous with ballet training. So…
Until last night I was only vaguely aware of The Karate Kid film series which goes back as far as 1984. I just didn’t think it would be of any interest to me. But The Karate Kid – The Musical has changed all that. Not…
Allegra, Richmond Theatre Well, what a delightful little gem this turned out to be. As usual, I arrived with absolutely no expectations. I sat down knowing very little about the play other than the fact it was described as a comedy. In theatre, that can…
People have long been fascinated by the prospect of seeing a ghost, or witnessing paranormal activity. Since Roman times people have heard thumps on walls, or seen objects flying around rooms. If you touch the walls of the Colosseum in Rome you can almost hear…
Three doors, two plastic chairs and a tricycle decorate the stage. A simple set-up for some of the most dynamic and challenging characters and relationships, handled incredibly by Director Tom Scudamore, topped with a healthy dose of comedy and slick set and costume design. Beautiful…