Musical Theatre
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London
Strictly Ballroom: The Musical – Piccadilly Theatre, London
Book: Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce Director: Drew McOnie Reviewer: Scott Matthewman Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 film Strictly Ballroom– part dance…
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Cabaret
An Evening with Jason Robert Brown – London Palladium
Composer/Musical Director: Jason Robert Brown Reviewer: Ava Eldred Probably best known for his cult musicals The Last 5 Years and…
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London
Ruthless! the Musical – Arts Theatre, London
Music: Marvin Laird Book and Lyrics: Joel Paley Director: Richard Fitch Reviewer: Scott Matthewman Watching off-Broadway comedy Ruthless! the Musical…
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Music
Lee Mead: Ten Years The Anniversary Tour – The Lowry, Salford
Reviewer: Rebecca Cohen He became a household name more than a decade ago after winning over viewers on BBC talent…
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Drama
The Last Ship – Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Music & Lyrics: Sting Book: Lorne Campbell Musical Director: Richard John Director: Lorne Campbell Reviewer: Mark Clegg Sting’s musical The…
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Albums
CD REVIEW: Calendar Girls The Musical – 2017 Original London Cast
Reviewer: Fraser MacDonald Fresh from its run at The Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End, Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s…
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Central
The Barricade Boys – Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Reviewer: Scott Matthewman As selection criteria for picking members of a musical theatre four-piece go, having once been in Les Misérables is…
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Comedy
Bingo! – Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
Writers: Anita Vettesse and Johnny McKnight Director: Jemima Levick Composer: Alan Penman Reviewer: S.E. Webster Pens at the ready! Eyes…
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