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The Rocky Horror Show – 2016 UK Tour
First performed in 1973 at The Royal Court Theatre this Rock’n’Roll musical has swept the world, being performed in over 30 countries and translated into 20 different languages, The Rocky Horror Show has become a hit sensation, reaching those rebellious members of the public on a new level. “Ready to thrill you with its frothy, […]
Tuck Everlasting – Broadway Bummer?
Believe me when tell you, I love a film and show adaptations as much as the next person, I think it’s great to have a face to put a name to, to see things come to life! But sometimes, they just aren’t meant to be, sometimes shows close, and this is exactly what happened with […]
‘Waitress: The Musical’ Hits The Stage!
Based upon the popular 2007 American Comedy/Drama film of the same title, Waitress, which was directed by Adrienne Shelly, has received a new lease of life, as a more updated musical. It tells the tale of a Southern, small town woman, called Jenna and her dreams of escaping a loveless marriage and restarting her life. […]

Wicked The Musical – A Review
As a part of my university’s Musical Theatre Society, I attended a trip to London to go and watch the world famous production of Wicked. As this was my second time watching the show, in all honesty I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it as much second time around. I was incredibly wrong; it […]

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert – Review
Now I’m sure we have all seen or at least heard of the great film that is ‘The Adventures of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert’ if you haven’t then you should really go and watch it! Starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp, as our three main drag queens, Mitzi, Felicia and Bernadette, the […]

The Book Of Mormon – Review
Upon my return home from university, I received some last minute tickets to go and see the highly regarded The Book Of Mormon. As this is a show I hadn’t seen before but had heard a lot about you can imagine I was very excited. Having previously listened to the soundtrack I was armed with […]
Dear Evan Hansen – Hit New Off-Broadway Show
At some point in time, I’m sure everyone has felt like an outsider, like they’re not really part of anything? *collective ‘aww’* It’s nice to know you’re not the only one feeling like that, I always found comfort in knowing I’m not alone, or finding someone who’s a bit like me. And now it looks […]
Wonder.land
Wonder.land, is inspired by the great author Lewis Carroll, and his world famous book ‘Alice in Wonderland’. This is a novelty childhood story and creator Damon Albarn, who is known for his talents in famous band Gorillaz, and his new team have taken on the nostalgia and brought this classic story into the modern world. […]

Top 10 Favourite Showtunes
Like most Musical Theatre fans, I too have my ‘Musicals Playlist’, a playlist dedicated purely to musical theatre showtunes. If I’m ever listening to music, you can guarantee this is what I’m listening to, and I’m most likely singing along. Now, I’m sure we all have our own favourite songs we love belting in our […]