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Songs for a New World, The Other Palace Digital
We’ve already had The Last Five Years in lockdown; now, we get a digital production of American composer Jason Robert Brown’s earliest work. A series of wistful pop/jazz numbers loosely linked thematically, rather than narratively, this 1995 abstract musical features various characters responding to a moment that upends … Continue reading
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& Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre
Have you ever dreamed of seeing Juliet wrest control of her destiny from William Shakespeare, aided by a liberated Anne Hathaway, all while belting out stone-cold Nineties and Noughties pop bangers? Well, you’re in luck! This jukebox musical take on the … Continue reading
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Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre
It’s been 15 years since Cameron Mackintosh’s stage musical version of P. L. Travers’ Mary Poppins made its West End debut. Now, the magical nanny returns to the Prince Edward Theatre, with Zizi Strallen (who also headlined the UK tour) succeeding her sister Scarlett in the … Continue reading
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The Man in the White Suit, Wyndham’s Theatre
A hit comedy about a textile scientist? It might sound unlikely, but Ealing Studios’ 1951 sci-fi satire, starring Alec Guinness, was one of the most popular films of the year in Britain. Now, Sean Foley hopes to repeat its success with his … Continue reading
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Tagged 50s, alec guinness, book tickets, brexit, charlie fink, chemistry, comedy, ealing comedy, ealing studios, farce, funny, kara tointon, london, music, noah and the whale, play, review, sci fi, scientist, skiffle, slapstick, songs, stephen mangan, sue johnston, textile, the man in the white suit, theartsdesk, theatre, wyndhams theatre
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Mamma Mia! The Party, The O2
ABBA mania shows no signs of abating. Following the Mamma Mia! stage musical and two movies, here we go again with Mamma Mia! The Party – a hybrid musical theatre/dinner/nightclub experience. London is the first place outside of Sweden to host it, with plans … Continue reading
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Adam Kay: This is Going to Hurt Live, Vaudeville Theatre
Adam Kay, doctor-turned-comedian and bestselling author, brings his irresistible combination of gross-out hospital tales, humorous songs and passionate advocacy back to the West End, delighting an audience of both medical professionals and keen fans. Read my full BroadwayWorld review here
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BWW Interview: The cast of Six
The current West End queens discuss the hit musical – and who is most like their alter ego… Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here
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