Jorge Rivera-Herrans, creator and producer of EPIC, a loose musical adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey recently announced the release of the third EP “The Ocean Saga” in a series of concept albums. The musical, divided in 9 parts, tells the tale of Odysseus’ 20-year … Continue reading EPIC: The Ocean Saga, third part of the viral musical hit, now available to stream
By Helen Sullivan Shape of Things could be seen as a meet cute: boy meets girl in an art gallery where boy works and sparks an awkward conversation with underlying romantic tension. The filmed revival of the Neil LaBute’s play … Continue reading [Review] The Shape Of Things at the Park Theatre – Digital release
By Clélia Gessner Following two sold-out concerts at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Bonnie & Clyde The Musical was staged in the West End at the Arts Theatre in 2022 and at the Garrick Theatre earlier this year. These productions were … Continue reading [Review] Bonnie & Clyde West End cast recording
Curious But Lost in the Looking Glass By Kat Mokrynski “Tonight you will make a choice. Am I watching you? Or are you watching me?” What would you do if your home had a one-way mirror? A place for you to look out on the world with the world never knowing? Would you simply observe the lives of those passing by? Or would you become a part of their world? Jonathan Oldfield tackles these questions in his solo show, One Way Mirror, which ran at the Pleasance Theatre from 29 June to 1 July. The show is a true story, … Continue reading ★★★✬ A Review of One Way Mirror
By Kat Mokrynski Have you ever done improv? Have you thought, “Hey, this isn’t too difficult! I could do this!” Now what about if you were improvising an entire musical on the spot, on the West End? The concept of … Continue reading ★★★★★ A Review of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
By Kat Mokrynski Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film, Moulin Rouge. The show follows a composer from Ohio, Christian (Jamie Muscato), who travels to Paris for inspiration and falls in love with Satine, … Continue reading ★★★★ A Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre
By Kat Mokrynski What do Elvis Costello, church, and mass shootings have in common? They’re all topics in James Austin Johnson’s new show, The Age of JAJ, now touring in the UK and Europe. Johnson is a comedian from Tennessee who is a current cast member of the hit American show, Saturday Night Live (more commonly referred to as SNL). The new show takes on other comedian’s shows, claiming that “in a world where comics must tackle every hot button social issue with a totally-un-PC opinion, JAJ doesn’t really do that” (SoHo Theatre). Johnson is most well-known for his impressions … Continue reading ★★★★ Amusing Yet Possible Confusing – A Review of James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ
“This place is under new management, by order of the Peaky Blinders” What would you do if you were thrust into the world of your favourite television series? If you were able to speak to the characters you both loved … Continue reading ★★★✬ Peaky Blinders: The Rise
“I have grown to love secrecy. It seems to be the one thing that can make modern life mysterious or marvelous to us. The commonest thing is delightful if only one hides it.” – The Picture of Dorian Gray Have you ever wanted to step into the world of your favourite stories? To interact with the characters and see the stories more fleshed out once the main character leaves the room? Immersive Picture of Dorian Gray aims to fulfill these desires and more. The show, put on by Midnight Circle Productions, is “an immersive adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture … Continue reading A Review of Immersive Picture of Dorian Gray
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