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Duet for One by Tom KempinskiDirector: Matthew LloydReviewer: Ann BawtreeThe man in row G had something when on reading his programme he said to his companion “This doesn’t look much like a barrel of laughs”.It has been said that no-one considering music as a career should do so if they can possibly imagine themselves being [...]

Hot FlushBook: Julie BensonMusic & Lyrics: Olly Ashmore Director: Alan CohenChoreography: Roger HannahReviewer: Ian CainThe last few years have seen a plethora of theatre productions aimed at a predominantly female audience. There’s been ‘The Vagina Monologues’, ‘Mum’s The Word’, ‘Grumpy Old Women’, ‘Calendar Girls’ and ‘The Naked Truth’ to name only a few. Now, though, [...]

We Will Rock YouMusic/Lyrics: QueenBook: Ben EltonDirector: Ben EltonChoreography: Arlene PhilipsReviewer: Phillipa JenkinsManchester’s Palace Theatre was last night transformed as I have never before seen it. Outside lay the red carpet and waiting paparazzi, inside the foyer was awash with a whole host of eagerly excited patrons; families, Queen fans, celebrities. The auditorium was buzzing [...]

Spring AwakeningBased on the play by Frank Wedekind Book & Lyrics: Steven SaterMusic: Duncan SheikDirector: Michael MayerChroeography: Bill T JonesReviewer: Honour BayesThere’s definitely something in the air at the Novello Theatre since the arrival of Spring Awakening, the pop/punk/thrash musical which has been taking the Lyric Hammersmith by storm. Crackling with edgy sex appeal and [...]

The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged)Written by Adam Long, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor Director: Matt RippyReviewer: Marie KennyI’ve never read the Bible, I have no intention of reading it, but I do love stories. I especially like stories with a moral and according to the Reduced Shakespeare Company, the Bible is ‘The [...]

Measure for Measure by William ShakespeareDirector: Jamie GloverMusic: Simon AllenReviewer: Lilla GrindlayMeasure for Measure is one of Shakespeare’s most perplexing plays. A comedy that often seems more like a tragedy, it is set in a Vienna teeming with corruption and lust. The play opens with the Duke of Vienna embarking on a mysterious journey, leaving [...]

Great Expectations by Charles DickensDirector: Tim BakerReviewer: Marie KennyWhat a difference a day makes. One day you could be contemplating a life of poverty. The next day, someone mysterious could come along with a bag full of cash and want to turn your life around. Now, wouldn’t that be nice?Charles Dickens’ ‘Great Expectations’ is a [...]

Brief Encounter by Noel CowardAdaptor/Director: Emma Rice Musical Director: Pete JudgeReviewer: Iris Beaumont Stepping into the auditorium you were sent back to the 1930’s almost instantaneously as you are greeted by musicians and singers wandering up and down the aisles singing classic 1930’s Noel Coward numbers, and puts you right into the ambiance needed to [...]