McQueen review
Given the rather unfavourable critical response that it received when it opened at the St. James Theatre back in May (when barbs such as “plodding” and “thinly plotted” were thrown at it), James Phillips’s McQueen may seem a somewhat surprising candidate for a West End transfer. However,...
Sinatra review
When Nancy Sinatra has already declared “it’s Frank doing Frank!” on the opening night, thereby granting an official seal of approval to Sinatra: The Man and His Music, there’s a sense that any other kind of response is rendered invalid. Coinciding with the centenary of Ol’ Blue Eyes’...
The Mentalists review
I am UP for a laugh, goodness me this couldn’t be truer these days. I am all about the comic relief. SO when faced with an opportunity to see The Mentalists, self-described as “a comedy by Richard Bean” starring Stephen Merchant and Steffan Rhodri, I was more than eager. Funny yes, but heavy...
Jersey Boys review
There was a reason I hadn’t yet seen Jersey Boys despite having lived in London for as long as the show has been in residence. I like the Four Seasons as much as the next music appreciator but generally speaking I shy away from jukebox musicals if I can help it. However, after finally seeing the...
The Phantom of the Opera review
Phantom of the Opera is one of the longest running shows in the world and one of the best musicals to have ever graced the West End with its presence. As the show ebbs close to its 30th birthday, it is still very much in its prime. I consider Phantom to be a “total” piece of theatre in that...
The Importance Of Being Earnest review
At the Savoy, Sondheim’s lyrics in Gypsy currently remind us that “you gotta get a gimmick” and in order to put Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest on in the West End, that would appear to be most true. Last year saw Lucy Bailey gather a group of older actors to perform the play...
Bend It Like Beckham review
OH GOD WHERE TO START. No you haven’t fallen asleep and woken up in a weird 2002 dream sequence mash up with jazz hands, Bend It Like Beckham the Musical is a thing now. No, the theatre powers that be won’t stop turning films into musicals and no, nothing is too dated or sacred or implausible...
The Mousetrap review
The Mousetrap is the world’s longest running show, having opened in 1952. Whilst this recorded is undeniably impressive, in my opinion the show’s longevity is now due to its unofficial museum piece status. Travelling to the St Martins Theatre to see this show is somewhat like travelling back...
Elephant Man review
When I visited Broadway in October 2014, Elephant Man posters were adorning the city in abundance. Whilst I have to admit that what drew my attention to the posters was the face of one of my favourite film actors, Bradley Cooper, the show intrigued me as it seemed different to any of the body of...
McQueen review
I always get confused between Alexander McQueen and Steve McQueen. Silly I know but I wanted to express from the forefront that I went into this show with open eyes and not those of a jaded fashionista. McQueen is an exquisite masterpiece, blending theatre, art, dance and fashion. We find...
