Thursday, October 12, 2017
Although I’d never seen a production of Hair, many of the songs were familiar to me, and I felt as if I’d almost been born knowing them! Whilst I wasn’t part of the ‘Hair Generation�…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMCan you sum up Rules for Living in five words? "Mayhem, rules, Christmas, custard, gravy."
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AMMonday, October 9, 2017
This Irish and UK premiere tour production of the musical comedy, The Addams Family was an entertaining and fast-paced production of Andrew Lippa’s funny musical about a less than conv…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMSunset Boulevard is a thrilling ride through the film industry of mid-century America, filled with the song, dance and cultural ephemera of the era. It’s an intoxicating spectacle that is …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AMSaturday, October 7, 2017
Set in New Jersey, where pollution has over taken the city, we meet Melvin the dweeby teenager (in love with the town's blind librarian) who is thrown into a vat of toxic waste, becomes the …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AMThursday, October 5, 2017
Dreamboats and Petticoats was a joyful explosion of fun from the start. No long overtures, just a brief setting of the backstory before immediately coming to life with upbeat music from the …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMJoanne Clifton is outstanding as Alex. Obviously she's known for her dance skills but seeing them life and with so much energy is spectacular to see on stage.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMWednesday, October 4, 2017
I found myself thinking I'd seen things out of the corner of my eye so was on the edge of my seat even more throughout.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMSaturday, September 30, 2017
Oliver Ormson is currently playing the role of Lucas in the first ever UK Tour of The Addams Family. He was kind enough to chat all things Addams, career and Harry Potter with me.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AMThe night started with two twenty-something girls who had no clue who Carole King was (don't judge us!) and ended up with two brand new super fans, striding out of the theatre arm in arm, be…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AMFriday, September 29, 2017
I'm sure I'm not alone in having gruelling flashbacks to A-level English literature when I hear Brontë's novel mentioned, and what's lovely about this adaptation, thanks to the minimal sets…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMPink, energetic and a whole load of fun, the current tour of Legally Blonde is a joyous way to spend a carefree few hours at the theatre. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl wh…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AMWednesday, September 27, 2017
Our compere for the evening was the ridiculously hilarious Samuel J Holmes who delivered gag after gag and was his own stand-up act between performers.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMTuesday, September 26, 2017
This show is a must-see for all, with a mixture of pure wit, funny lines and the occasional sexual innuendo underpinned by a fabulous musical score, everything hit the right notes, especiall…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMThe rise of fascism is extremely prevalent in Rufus Norris' production especially the chilling final scene of act 1 when the Emcee turns into a puppet master.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMSunday, September 24, 2017
The London Musical Theatre Orchestra (LMTO) have done it again. Another fantastic celebration of a beautiful score performed by a beautiful orchestra and a beautiful cast. It was just a whol…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMOne feature of the production which thoroughly deserves a mention is the set design, the brainchild of Gary McCann and lighting designer Nick Richings.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMFriday, September 22, 2017
As the show progresses there are some connections as well as juxtapositions, with each song blending into one another to create the idea that we are all the same in our overall experiences.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMThursday, September 21, 2017
Deathtrap felt a little unsteady from the offset. It opened with an unnecessary and horrifically loud sound effect. There were moments when I felt unsure of the intention - comedic or seriou…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMWednesday, September 20, 2017
Despite highlighting serious issues such as prejudice and intolerance, this show remains a popular, light-hearted and fun night of musical theatre and this latest tour certainly kept it in t…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMMonday, September 18, 2017
Gate takes place on an average Thursday morning at ‘The Gate’ and, like every first-born child in the generations before her, Eve (portrayed by Emma Dennis-Edwards) is guarding it carefu…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMFrom the outset it was exactly what I expected: cheesy but fun. There's no getting around the fact that its a childish show but what they've done really well with this production is really p…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMEach song is playful, catchy, foot-tapping and filled with warmth and affection for one another. The five Moe's are energetic and throw themselves into the fast-paced, jazzy pieces and chore…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AMThursday, September 14, 2017
With hundreds of costume changes, multiple set changes and an enviable line-up of cast and crew, including Tom Parker of The Wanted fame, this production of Grease was far from an understate…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMWednesday, September 13, 2017
I am all about helping new writing because who doesn't want something fresh? So when Marta Jorgensen contacted me about her show which she has written and is currently trying to raise funds …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:30PMMonday, September 11, 2017
‘Son of a Preacher Man’- we all know the Dusty Springfield classic, but in an age of social media communication and online dating it’s easy to forget the sentiment and soul of the swin…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMSunday, September 10, 2017
Watching the entire performance, I was blown away by the ensemble moments that were dotted throughout.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMSaturday, September 9, 2017
It's been 30 years since a fully staged production of Follies has been seen on a London stage so there's been a huge buzz surrounding the current production at the National Theatre, which bo…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMFriday, September 8, 2017
In Wait Until Dark, the real tour de force is Karina Jones, who herself was registered blind at the age of 13.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMThursday, September 7, 2017
There have been a number of reincarnations of the show which always garner solid box office sales but sadly I feel this is purely because of the cult popularity as opposed to the quality of …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMWednesday, September 6, 2017
The production, gloriously directed by Tania Azevedo, gives insight to the hardships and trials that singer/actress Rosemary Clooney faced in her extensive career, and the lengths she went t…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM 
