When I think about the best stage designs I’ve seen, I think of productions both big and small; Matilda, Follies, My Judy Garland Life, War Horse, Finding Joy, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe...the list goes on and on. The ability of good design to capture different worlds, times and moods can make a... Continue Reading →
Round-Up: The Best Theatre of 2017 – Casts & Creatives
My top theatre productions of 2017 have been revealed, and you can read them all here! But there’s more praise to go around when I look back at the performances and productions to have impressed over the last year. So, with no actual awards to deliver, here are my top cast and creatives of 2017, who... Continue Reading →
My Picks: The Best Productions of 2017
2017 has given me a grand total of 61 performances to mull over to find the best of the best theatre and shows of the last year. Shows have included: RENT, Frankenstein, Chinese New Year extravaganza, Bianca Del Rio's Not Today Satan, The Commitments, Dreamgirls, Blue Stockings, Wonderland, The Butcher, Rachel Tucker: Live at Zedèl,... Continue Reading →
Follies: Escape to Another Time as Past & Present Collide
Saturday 9th December, 2017 at the National Theatre. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Follies is a towering musical of grandeur and escapism; a classic musical with book by James Goldman, music and lyrics from the great Stephen Sondheim and directed by Dominic Cooke, the National Theatre has brought Follies back to life in exquisite style. The opening sequence is... Continue Reading →