Wednesday, August 29, 2018
In Switzerland, Joanna Murray-Smith has written an intricately woven script so intense that 1 hour 40 minutes without an interval is thoroughly necessary.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]Friday, August 3, 2018
With a few tongue-in-cheek nods to other musicals such as Gypsy, Wicked and Les Miserables for good measure, Shrek The Musical has it all " outrageous comedy moments, catchy songs and a cast…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, August 2, 2018
Star rating: ***** Dinosaurs were on the loose in Birmingham last week and they were humongous, ferocious and hungry for an arena packed full of dino enthusiasts at Arena Birmingham. It̵…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]Tuesday, July 31, 2018
If you are looking for a feel-good film to take at face value and a good unashamed sing-along " Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again fits that bill. There are also many laugh-out-loud moments and you…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, July 26, 2018
The stage at Milton Keynes Theatre was stormed by dinosaurs " from the plant-eating Triceratops to the terrifying T-Rex, all Dino life could be found, in the capable hands of Explorer, Miran…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, July 20, 2018
As an entertainment and lifestyle blogger, I'm always asked about my favourites, especially when I interview performers and creatives, so here goes.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, July 19, 2018
If you're looking for a local production set locally with live music from Tony Christie, then you've got until 28 July to get yourself a ticket.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, July 17, 2018
SWAP'ra is a charitable organisation founded by a group of artists working in the opera industry. The group has come together as a team of volunteers to build a supportive community to effec…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Friday, July 13, 2018
Do you need to be a fan of Abba to enjoy the twists, turns and laugh out loud comedy of this gleeful show? No! Even if you're not a fan of Abba's music, I wager that a trip to see Mamma Mia!…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, June 28, 2018
Soprano, Eleanor Dennis arrived on my radar when I attended Three Choirs Festival at Worcester Cathedral. Her voice is so exquisite that it still resonates almost a year on. Since then IR…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Friday, June 22, 2018
Kiss Me, Kate is full of moments, that remind you of the magic of Cole Porter's timeless music when performed by a truly remarkable cast and orchestra. Opera North has a triumph on its hands…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, June 21, 2018
If you're not an opera aficionado, this is a perfect introduction to Italian Opera, the comedy element alone offers insight into the synopsis.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, June 14, 2018
A captivating and energetic production that holds your attention entirely, throughout. In fact, I've never been at a show that seemingly passes so quickly.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Catch Brian Conley's tour while you can. If you miss it you'll have missed out. It's like watching Tommy Cooper, with a dash of Russ Abbot and a sprinkling of Morecambe and Wise.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Monday, June 4, 2018
Theatre Royal Haymarket's new production reimagines the classic Molière comedy Tartuffe in the West End's first ever dual-language production. The play is adapted by Christopher Hampton and…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM[SHARE]Friday, June 1, 2018
In essence you don't have to be a massive Take That fan (but knowing their popular songs is an obvious bonus) and you don't have to have been a teenage girl during the 90s to enjoy The Band …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Fundamentally In The Shadow Of The Mountain is about a couple, conceived in two people's mental health struggles with BPD and depression, but it is also about what it means to be human and a…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, May 17, 2018
Does Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em work as a stage show? A resounding yes, the story lends itself to the stage and has been cleverly and intricately written. Joe Pasquale is not trying to imperso…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Sunday, May 6, 2018
If you want a fun, light-hearted, albeit slightly complex belly laugh-inducing farce to get your teeth into " this is the one to go and see. I'd watch it again if I could!
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Miss Beautiful at your peril, the reason it was such a success in the West End couldn't be clearer and I for one feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to have caught this show at one of…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM[SHARE]Monday, April 23, 2018
Go and see Blood Brothers for yourself, it'll challenge your way of thinking, make you want to sing along, have you crying with laughter and sobbing with heartbreak.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Monday, April 16, 2018
"We selected the play for production because we were won over by the beautifully complex central female character, Grace. Through her experiences, we gain insight into the intricacies of liv…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]Friday, April 13, 2018
Peppa Pig remains such a popular television programme for children of varying ages, that the live show has something for everyone, from a tiny age to school age and beyond.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Sunday, April 1, 2018
Before the curtain opened, we were entertained by the sarcasm and wit of Captain Shaw (Clive Mantle) who appeared as the resident Fireman, his job being to undo the pyrotechnical mayhem caus…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, March 29, 2018
For a fast-paced and thought-provoking evening at the theatre which simultaneously offers very real, believable insight into gangster life, Brighton Rock has it all.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, March 15, 2018
Actor Neil Hurst is currently starring in Kay Mellor's Fat Friends The Musical which is on UK tour. Neil gave us the low-down on the musical that's setting regional theatres alight.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]Monday, March 12, 2018
Fat Friends the Musical has got quick wit and northern humour, a cast who is as passionate about the production as the audience appears to be, and it's got Kay's Mellor's life-affirming stam…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, March 1, 2018
If you're looking for a family trip to the theatre, Dear Zoo is one of the best. As a first visit to the theatre, it's definitely ideal for all young ages.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Monday, February 26, 2018
With two presenters familiar from Milkshake Live! and a whole host of famous faces from a variety of children's telly favourites, The Magic Story Book Tour is a show set to delight.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM[SHARE]Monday, February 12, 2018
If you've seen Mamma Mia! before, go again If you've never seen it… GO! It's the ultimate feel-good musical and you won't be disappointed.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:00PM[SHARE]Friday, February 9, 2018
Directed by Emma Rice, Kneehigh's Brief Encounter is a fast-paced, superbly powerful, moving and yet hilarious piece of theatre.
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