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THEATRE REVIEW: The Phantom of the Opera (30 June 2008)

The Phantom of the Opera Review by Naima Khan From the don of musical theatre today’s production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre is still phenomenal. My experience with musicals does not extend much past...

THEATRE REVIEW: Michael Thriller (23 May 2008)

Michael Jackson - Thriller Hammersmith Apollo 16 May 2008 Review By Tim Kernutt Ask anyone aged under forty to provide a soundtrack to their lives, and it will undoubtedly include a song by Michael Jackson. The man is a...

THEATRE REVIEW: Your Line or Mine? ( 7 May 2008)

Your Line or Mine? The Mayoral Elections! Landor Theatre, Clapham April 27 2008 Review by Tim Kernutt Sunday-Funday is a term that has been in vogue for the last few years, and clearly Abandon Theatre has caught the fever as...

THEATRE REVIEW: Tell Me...Lies ( 7 May 2008)

Tell Me…Lies Arts Theatre 7 May 2008 Review by Zarina Raja Tell Me…Lies is a production depicting mental illness. The play itself stays away from dramatic scenes of madness by subtlety locating mental illness in the life of Abi. It...

THEATRE REVIEW: Harper Regan (17 April 2008)

Harper Regan National Theatre 16th April Review by Kate Spieg Harper Regan, as both play and character, pulled no punches, was not afraid to shirk round any of the issues of grief, racism, paedophilia and love. Set against a...

THEATRE REVIEW: 7 Deadly Sins ( 9 April 2008)

7 Deadly Sins New Players Theatre Review By Zarina Raja Sorry, but what? I don’t know what I was expecting, but it certainly wasn’t what I got. The concept of 7 Deadly Sins is great – but the actual...

COMING SOON: Othello (13 March 2008)

Othello Directed by V Lewis. By Zarina Raja Everyone loves a bit of tragedy once in a while and this Sturdy Beggars' production of Othello is the perfect way to indulge; witness an act of possessed rage and watch...

Laurence Olivier Awards 2008 (10 March 2008)

Laurence Olivier Awards 2008 By Zarina Raja Feeling slightly under dressed, the warmth was greatly appreciated when we were ushered through the Grosvenor Hotel – air thick with expensive perfume – into the press room. While the Ball Room...

Theatre Review: A Prayer for My Daughter ( 5 March 2008)

A Prayer for My Daughter Young Vic Theatre, Monday 3rd March Review by Zarina Raja A Prayer for My Daughter turned out to be perfect viewing for a bitterly cold Monday night. As we sat huddled into the half-full...

REVIEW: Mile End ( 9 February 2008)

Mile End Southwark Playhouse February 4th 2008 - February 23rd 2008 Review by Zakia Uddin ‘Mile End’ is never seen, but the name conjures up the play’s ghostly urban wasteland, where individuals live in proximity but only connect through traumatising...

FIRST NIGHT REVIEW: The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other ( 8 February 2008)

The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other. National Theatre. By Peter Handke, from a new translation by Meredith Oakes. Review by Zarina Raja I liked the sound of the play because of its name; The Hour We Knew...

REVIEW: Metamorphosis (23 January 2008)

Metamorphosis Lyric Hammersmith 21 January 2008 Review by Adam Walker Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, currently showing for a very limited run at Lyric Hammersmith prior to an international tour, has to be one of the most bizarre yet compelling pieces of...

THEATRE REVIEW: Angry Young Man (22 January 2008)

Angry Young Man, By Ben Woolf Mahwaff Theatre Company Monday 21st Jan, Trafalgar Studios Review By Zarina Raja There is nothing better than going to see a play in a theatre where even the back row can feel the...

THEATRE REVIEW: The History Boys ( 8 January 2008)

The History Boys Wyndham's Theatre, Jan 7th. Review By Zarina Raja ‘History is just one f****** thing after another.’ After a successful run on broadway, a UK tour and an international tour, Alan Bennett’s History Boys is back in...

YOUR OPINION: The Mighty Boosh ( 8 January 2008)

The Mighty Boosh Yes! The Mighty Boosh will be touring in 2008. If you know who The Mighty Boosh are, then you are probably as obsessed as I am. If you don’t know who they are, then you should...

PANTO REVIEW: Cinderella ( 5 December 2007)

Cinderella The Old Vic Preview - Dec 4th Review By Zarina Raja It’s that time of year again when you find yourself screaming; ‘BEHIND YOU. BEHIND YOU. BEHIND YOU.’ Why? Who knows? Apparently it’s tradition. Another one from last...

REVIEW: Absurd Person Singular (29 November 2007)

Absurd Person Singular Garrick Theatre 28th Novemeber 2007 Review By Zarina Raja I hadn’t really done my research on Absurd Person Singular; all I knew was that it was about Christmas and Jane Horrocks ( of Absolutely Fabulous and...

THEATRE REVIEW: The Dilemma of a Ghost (11 November 2007)

Written By Ama Ata Aidoo The Africa Centre - Wednesday 7th November. Review By Zarina Raja The Dilemma of a Ghost is playing at the Africa Centre, which is quietly tucked away in Covent Garden. The Africa Centre is...

THE VERDICT: Hairspray ( 9 November 2007)

It’s 1962. Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad ‘a girl with big hair and an even bigger heart,’ has won a spot on ‘The Corny Collins Show.’ Her sole passion in life – to dance – is turned into a dream come...

THEATRE REVIEW - Desperately Seeking Susan ( 3 November 2007)

- Review By Zarina Raja Preview -Thursday 1st November, Novello Theatre. Whenever you go and see something that has been re-made, you always hope that it will be as good as - or maybe even better than - the...

THEATRE REVIEW - The Country Wife (25 October 2007)

The Country Wife The Theatre Royal – Haymarket Review By Zarina Raja Anything in comparison to Rent Remixed was going to be good after that joke of a performance, but Rent aside, The Country Wife entertained and tickled, restoring my...

THEATRE REVIEW - Swimming With Sharks (21 October 2007)

Swimming With Sharks Vaudeville Theatre Review by Katie Spain You've got to hand it to Christian Slater. His hair may be edging towards the rear of his scalp but the man still has it. "What is 'it'?" You may ask......

THEATRE REVIEW: War Horse (11 October 2007)

War Horse The National Theatre Oliver Theatre Directors: Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris Please note: this review was written before the production's official press night. - Review by Katie Spain Some theatrical experiences leave you breathless, gasping and wishing the...

THEATRE REVIEW: Rent Remixed ( 4 October 2007)

Duke Of York Theatre 3rd October Please note: this review was written during previews. Rent Remixed is an updated version of Jonathan Larson’s ’96 Pulitzer Prize winner Rent, reworked by William Baker and Steve Anderson - the creative team...

THEATRE REVIEW: I Love You Because ( 1 October 2007)

The Landor Theatre is a tiny theatre above a Clapham pub. Although it resembled that of a sixth form drama studio, complete with black a black ceiling, floor and walls, it creaks with charm. The set, colourful and compact,...

THEATRE REVIEW: Chicago (13 September 2007)

Cambridge Theatre, 10th September. Kelly Osbourne’s debut performance in Chicago took place on Monday. The Cambridge Theatre was tightly packed with Kelly fans and look a likes sporting thick fringes and red lipstick. It was apparent that a lot of...

THEATRE REVIEW: Cabaret (11 September 2007)

Cabaret Lyric Theatre Review by Katie Spain I did a tour of Berlin once. It’s a city with a colourful past… packed with history and a nightlife I didn’t get the chance to see. After the taster served up by...

THEATRE REVIEW: ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER ( 8 September 2007)

Old Vic, Sept 7th All About My Mother is a stage adaptation of the 1998 Spanish film by Pedro Almodovar. The transition from screen to stage can sometimes be an uncomfortable one that sits awkwardly with its audience, but,...

THEATRE REVIEW: 20 Cigarettes (21 August 2007)

Soho Theatre Written by Marcy Kahan Directed by Toby Frow 20 Cigarettes is part of the National Youth Theatre Season alongside Whiteboy, Victory Street, ipod, do you? and 100 Word Plays. The dreary set gawped at me like a mouth...

REVIEW: Humble Boy ( 5 August 2007)

Humble Boy Upstairs At The Gatehouse Review by Katie Spain My Dad was attacked by a swarm of bees once. He came out of the experience looking like the Elephant Man; the stings to his face made his face swell...

BACKSTAGE FOOTAGE: A Midsummer Night's Dream (27 March 2007)

We've seen the production and all we can say is "Wow!" Read our review for all the colourful details, in the meantime take a look at our sneak video preview....

IN THE HOT SEAT: Julie Walters (23 March 2007)

By Katie Spain It's not every night you you have a 'date' with Julie Walters... most people go through life watching the national treasure on screen, wondering what she’s like in person. I could only ever dream of getting straight...

REVIEW: The Hot Zone (16 March 2007)

The last time I was at the BAC I was chasing the imaginary tail of i-rabbit. It's a long story so I won’t go into it... one thing can be assured though; a night at the south London theatre institution...

REVIEW: A Midsummer Night's Dream (15 March 2007)

A Midsummer Night's Dream The Roundhouse By Katie Spain I had a dream last night... a strange mix of colour, Indian music, and fairies. There was a love struck couple, some unrequited affection and reams of bright fabric falling from...

The Laurence Olivier Awards - Sunday 18th Feb ( 9 February 2007)

We're going to the Olivier Awards... are you jealous - huh? Before you start sobbing into your theatre programme, rest assured that we'll report back from theatre world's answer to The Oscars. In 2006, our roving theatre bug Katie was...

MUST SEE EVENT: Purrfect Evening With Eartha Kitt (31 January 2007)

I've just come across this and had to bring it to your attention. If something a little off West End is to your taste, how 'bout a dose of seduction on stage - seduction eighty year old style. Eartha Kitt...

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL (30 January 2007)

Do you feel menopausal... do you, punk? There's something in the air and it's causing hot flushes and bad moods left, right and centre. I called home the other day and my mum answered. One minute she was chatting about...

Final castings: EQUUS (29 January 2007)

There are some things in life of which we can be certain. The popularity of a play featuring the West End debut of Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe is one of them. Add award winning actor Richard Griffiths to the mix...

THEATRE NEWS: New Castings (24 January 2007)

Did you love the 80s? go on, admit it... everyone likes a touch of cheese. Maybe you'll know 80s pop star Tony Hadley then. He'll hit the West End as Billy Flynn in Chicago from January 29th. Also, the final...

Theatre News: Little Shop of Horrors (23 January 2007)

Yes, my year has been made! I wrote earlier on in the blog that I hoped Little Shop of Horrors would transfer to the West End and the theatre gods have answered my prayers. The Menier Chocolate Factory's gob smacking...

Laurence Olivier Awards: Nominations (22 January 2007)

The word is out, the big theatre guns have made their call... yep, The Laurence Olivier Award nominations have been announced. The only question is, do you agree? Anyone with a Wicked obsession might have a problem with its lack...

REVIEW: Coram boy (18 January 2007)

Coram Boy National Theatre By Katie Spain I don't know about you but I could go every night of the week to a different theatre for a different show. In theatre obsessed surroundings like London there's no excuse not to;...

THEATRE NEWS (16 January 2007)

Have you heard of Chaplin? No, not the black and, white moustache twitching Charlie... I'm talking 2007 full color actor currently gracing the West End. If you don't know him by name, chances are you've seen him on stage in...

TREATS: Billie Piper hits town ( 9 January 2007)

Just in case Daniel Radcliffe stripping off on stage isn't enough, there's a bit more A-list action heading towards the West End. This time, it's in the form of Billie Piper. Okay, so she may keep her clothes on (un-confirmed......

REVIEW: Evita ( 8 January 2007)

Every so often you leave the theatre with songs in your head and lyrics dancing between your lips. Evita takes it one step further, sending shivers down the spine and leaving an imprint on your heart. In this case, the...

Fan of the week ( 5 January 2007)

The votes are in and the jury has decided... Claire is by far our theatre fan of the week. You just need to check out her blogs, the girl is a self confessed Wicked fanatic. She's reviewed it four times...

THEATRE NEWS: At a glance ( 2 January 2007)

Happy New Year theatre buffs! Christmas may have stopped most of us in our tracks but the news from theatre world keeps on coming. Lee Evans and Jason Isaacs star in Dumb Waiter at Trafalgar Studios from 8 February. We...

Reality War - Simon Cowell vs Andrew Lloyd Weber ( 1 January 2007)

Just when you thought you'd seen the back end of crap reality TV shows, another two raise their aerial topped heads. First we had Sonia Friedman's public search for a fresh new West End playwright in Channel 4's The Play's...

NEWS: Ellis gets Wicked (28 December 2006)

All decent witches need a break and Idina Menzel is no exception. Anyone who has seen the West End production of Wicked: The untold Story of the Wizard of Oz will know that Menzel quite literally soars in the role...

REVIEW: Grimms - Trafalgar Studios 2 (22 December 2006)

Grimms: Unfortunately the Final Chapter What does your laughter sound like? Some people burst forth with a gutsy bellow, a stifled giggle or a chuckle. My little sister sounds like a guinea pig with a megaphone, or a machine gun...

REVIEW: Love Song (20 December 2006)

LOVE SONG DIRECTED BY JOHN CROWLEY New Ambassadors Theatre A friend of mine met Cillian Murphy at the press night of Love Song - apparently he wasn't very nice. I guess top class movie stars have a right to be...

The proof is in the pics (19 December 2006)

How much do you love theatre? Prove it with a pic. We put out a request for your theatre photos and it seems a 'hard core' theatre fan dresses up as their favourite character. Or so it would seem. Last...

THEATRE NEWS: Spice Drum Beat (18 December 2006)

It opened with success at the Tricycle Theatre only last week but tragedy has struck the 'Spice Drum Beat - Ghoema' production. Co-creator Taliep Petersen was murdered on Saturday night in Athlone, Cape Town. The 56-year-old was allegedly at...

Caught on film (15 December 2006)

How much do you love theatre? We put out a request for your theatre photos. We've had a few West End star spottings and a lot of fans dressed up as their favourite characters. We couldn't go past this photo...

Goodbye Kristen Johnston (14 December 2006)

She's best known for her role as Sally in television series 'Third Rock from the Sun' but it looks like Kristen Johnston doesn't have superhuman powers when it comes to the West End stage. The towering blond has temporarily given...

GOSSIP: The Little Mermaid on stage (14 December 2006)

A certain big breasted glamour model and her orange tinged Aussie Andre were recently splashed all over the media for their slaughtering rendition of 'A Whole New World' from Disney's Aladdin. Now, it seems that another set of Disney songs...

The Rocky Horror Show (11 December 2006)

Jerry Spinger in drag? You betcha... Okay, so the man himself isn't going to don a pair of frilly panties - but Jerry Springer - The Opera's David Bedella is going to give it a go when he plays transvestite...

REVIEW: Blue Man Group ( 6 December 2006)

The big, bold and slightly unnerving blue men wreak havok on the minds of innocent audience members London-wide. Can your imagination handle the Blue Man Group? Ever wondered what Smurfs on crack would look like? These three blue men are...

REVIEW: Little Shop of Horrors ( 4 December 2006)

Skid Row: the new Southwark Street A giant green vine edges towards the audience... I pull back my feet in fear, though I know the polystyrene and paint can't help me. The towering man-eating plant on stage has just devoured...

Theatre pin ups (29 November 2006)

Calling all stalkers... (or budding photographers - call it what you will). If you look hard enough you'll see that the West End and UK fringe venues are full of actors, Hollywood A-listers and star-studded premieres. Whether you've run into...

NEWSFLASH: Peter Kay hits Manchester (24 November 2006)

Peter Kay - he's big, he's bold, he's funny as hell and he's due to play Roger DeBris, the gay director from 'The Producers'. Imagine it... the comedian on stage, camping it up in a world famous musical alongside...

Mystery theatre - follow the rabbit (20 November 2006)

There's a mystery sweeping through London... in the form of a rabbit.

Theatre Review: Metamophosis - Hammersmith Lyric ( 5 October 2006)

Guest Review by George Ornbo You may or may not know the Kafka short story behind this show but basically a man wakes up and discovers he's a fly. It is a simple as that. The play explores the reaction...

Seeing double with the Caesar Twins ( 4 October 2006)

Two bronzed bodies step onto the stage before me. The lights bounce off their gleaming pecs and bleached blond hair. As they turn towards the audience a gasp ripples through the crowd. Have I lost a contact lens? I'm...

Avenue Q - Noel Coward Theatre (12 July 2006)

Word on the street: What does the 'Joe public' think of the shows out there...? Guest reviewer: Joe Cohen We've all seen the ads that reprint reviews saying "I never laughed so hard" or "I laughed, I cried, I wet...

Avenue Q... don't mind if I do (22 January 0067)

Earlier this year, I met the men behind the monsters from Avenue Q. I hate to say it but I found out that even a puppet can be hot, especially when the 2 men 'pulling their strings' are the epitome...