424 stories by "Olivia Mitchell"
Vincent River written by Philip Ridley is a thought-provoking, highly-moving play which focuses on hate crime in the LGBTQ+ community whilst delicately and truthfully studying grief.
School of Rock is one of those cult films that is genuinely wonderful. Funny, sweet and a crowd pleaser, the 2003 Jack Black hit transfers well to the stage and provides an entertaining nigh…
Everything is a little brighter on Summer Street, or in this case Waterloo East Theatre. Summer Street takes us back to the heyday of the 1990's to 00's Australian soap opera or 'Soapys' whe…
The storyline itself is pretty thin but thanks to the outstanding vocal performances and incredibly emotive and shocking scenes, American Idiot provides a fun, feisty night out.
The mix of comedy, romance, fantastic performances and magic in Aladdin mean something is provided for everyone and you can't help but feel whisked up in the wonder of it all.
Amour is a sweet and bittersweet story which is delicately handled by director Hannah Chissick. The concept of is intriguing and mystical, and the style of the music is chocolate box sweet.
Man of La Mancha is considered a 'rare' revival and from this production it's pretty clear why. The story is highly dated and it's evidently a very hard piece to stage.
Madagascar the Musical is a ninety minute escape from technology and provides the innocence needed for an uncomplicated and fun evening.
A transfer from the Globe, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's play about the 17th century poet Emilia Bassano Lanier is already receiving highly positive acclaim as it rouses audiences to their feet nig…
A whirlwind of big hair, 80s hits, innuendos and humour, Nick Winston's Club Tropicana isn't a musical masterpiece but it is a whole lot of fun and a harmless piece of entertainment.
The House on Cold Hill has the chill of the usual ghost story, such as Woman in Black but with a modern twist.
Tyrone Huntley makes his directorial debut with this vivacious production of Ain't Misbehavin' that hasn't been seen in London for almost 25 years. With Oti Mabuse's choreography, the show i…
Rock of Ages is a jukebox music which lacks any storyline but makes up for it through the use of humour and performance.
Swan Lake is a sumptuous production full of glorious moments which you'd be hard pressed not to revel in. A powerful, intricately choreographed and danced show, this is a must see for ballet…
The UK premiere of Estelle Savasta's play (translated by Kirsten Hazel Smith), Going Through is a story about the journey's child migrants take and the people they leave and meet along the w…
Club Tropicana will bring a big smile to your face, give you the feel-good-factor and make you feel young once again. Its not an award worthy musical but is certainly good fun and like a sum…
This role was famously played by the inimitable Alison Steadman in the original, and whilst these are gold heels which are impossible to fill, Jodie Prenger is excellent as Beverly.
For a really positive feel good evening at the theatre, suitable for all ages, I urge everyone to go and see this wonderful production of Calendar Girls The Musical.
This Royal Ballet season beautifully revives Kenneth MacMillan's dramatic monument in a smooth and moving way, with a number of company debuts making Romeo & Juliet feel fresh even after…
Since the closing of Bat Out of Hell, fans of the show have been able to keep their love and involvement alive through Rob Fowler and Sharon Sexton's album Vision of You which charts the bac…
Dirty Dancing is not just a show about a love affair against the odds, or an early 60s period piece. Its continued popularity over the past 31 years is just as much due to tackling issues of…
Madagascar the Musical was a perfect family night out, full of fun for the young audience as they tapped, cheered and danced their way through the story, against the backdrop of a damp and d…
9 To 5 is a feel-good show, helmed by powerful performers who allow you to ignore the shortcomings and enjoy it for what it is: a load of female led fun.
This is the second Woman themed West End Live Lounge, but this time, the team have graduated from The Other Palace Studio to the main space as they become bigger and better.
It's a cult classic, it's summery fun, it's the music of ABBA and altogether it's a great night out. It's never going to be the most theatrically enthralling or deeply emotive piece of theat…