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Romeo & Juliet at the Globe Theatre, between modernity and wake up call

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By Constance Drugeot Image: Marc Brenner After living in London for three years, I finally went to see a play at the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. For my first time, I decided to book the iconic Romeo & Juliet, directed by Ola Ince and Rachel Lemon, as assistant director.  Having studied Shakespeare’s works as part of my studies for a long time but having never seen a live theatre production of Romeo & Juliet before, I was really looking forward to it! So, on a Saturday matinee in early October, I finally stepped inside the famous Globe Theatre. The theatre in … Continue reading Romeo & Juliet at the Globe Theatre, between modernity and wake up call

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After Too Many Years Lost in History, the Six Queens are Ready to Take Their Crowning Glory on Broadway

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By Helen Sullivan  Image: Joan Marcus Six has not had the most conventional path to open on Broadway, to say the least. Hours before the show was set to open, Broadway was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Family and friends were in town to celebrate, gifts were ready at the theatre for cast and crew, and the after party was all booked for the show’s triumphant opening. Until, finally, 18 months later, Six was ready to take their crowning glory on Broadway. The show resumed previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on September 17th to sold-out crowds and … Continue reading After Too Many Years Lost in History, the Six Queens are Ready to Take Their Crowning Glory on Broadway

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My Experience watching ‘The Lion King’ in the West End

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By Clémentine Pruvost Picture: Dewynters Photography Opened in the West End since October 1999, The Lion King is a delight for all ages. Old and young have roamed the halls of the Lyceum Theatre in sheer joy. But is it really a show for everyone? From the very first note of the opening number, I started to have goosebumps all over. Then, Rafiki started singing and I was on the edge of my seat. This show, these songs, this story mean so much to me. They remind me of a time in my life where I was surrounded by loving … Continue reading My Experience watching ‘The Lion King’ in the West End

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‘Oh my god, we’re back again’: & Juliet’s grand reopening

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By Clélia Gessner Art by @enjoy_the_party_ On March 14, 2020, the last two & Juliet shows were performed in the form of a staged concert (as there was no one to play the character of May). I was there for those two special shows, not knowing they would be the last ones for a long time. 559 days later, the doors of the Shaftesbury Theatre finally reopened for the public to see & Juliet again, and I was there to see it happen. This, to me, was so special.  As you might know, before the pandemic & Juliet was one … Continue reading ‘Oh my god, we’re back again’: & Juliet’s grand reopening

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A day in Manchester: ‘Rent’ at the Hope Mill Theatre

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By Constance Drugeot Picture: Pamela Raith On Saturday 21st of August, I travelled to Manchester to see a production of Rent. As a theatre lover, this is quite a normal day for me. Except that it wasn’t.  Because, on that day, I finally got to see a live production of Rent after discovering it nine years before. Not only that, but Rent was the show that made me fall in love with musical theatre back in 2012, when I was still living in France. It was a quiet and boring summer and, while scrolling endlessly on YouTube, I stumbled upon … Continue reading A day in Manchester: ‘Rent’ at the Hope Mill Theatre

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After months of isolation, Amélie: the Musical brought me home

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By Constance Drugeot  Image: Pamela Raith “The secret to life is to leave a trail of breadcrumbs, if I lose my way I can always turn around.” Amélie: the Musical was one of the lucky shows to be brought back to life at the reopening of the West End in May 2021. In a desire to experience the magic of musical theatre once again, I found myself sitting eagerly at the Criterion Theatre, ready to be transported back into my hometown. It didn’t disappoint – on the contrary, I left the theatre with so much love and hope in my … Continue reading After months of isolation, Amélie: the Musical brought me home

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Review: Wait For Me, a magical British dance musical

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By Constance Drugeot Picture: all rights reserved On Monday 5th October 2020, a new British Dance Musical premiered online on Inplayer. Written by Sam Cassidy and directed and choreographed by Ainsley Ricketts, this musical follows the love story of Jack and Emma, two mortal soulmates, whose guardian angels lead them towards each other. In this beautiful musical composition, we watch the ups and downs of the lives they lived and danced as one.  Starring Chrissy Brooke as Emma, Jaih Betote as Jack, Ainsley Ricketts as Jack’s angel, Clarice Lanta-Lilly as Emma’s angel, Wait For Me took my breath away from … Continue reading Review: Wait For Me, a magical British dance musical

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‘Let the Sunshine In’: Hair at the Turbine Theatre

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By Constance Drugeot Picture: Charlotte Imber The sun shone on London during the weekend of the 4th-6th September 2020! More precisely, on the Jetty of the Turbine Theatre, right next to the Battersea Power Station, where a production of Hair the Musical was set up.  Produced by Paul Taylor-Mills and directed by Arlene Phillips, this special outdoor concert offered an entertaining and fun break from our strange reality. The cast featured Matt Croke as George Berger, Danielle Fiamanya as Dionne, Jordan Luke Gage as Claude, Grace Mouat as Crissy, Millie O’Connell as Jeanie, Jodie Steele as Sheila, Layton Williams as … Continue reading ‘Let the Sunshine In’: Hair at the Turbine Theatre

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Jesus Christ Superstar at the Open Air Theatre: Theatre in the time of Corona

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By Constance Drugeot Picture: Mark Senior As you can imagine, with the spread of the pandemic and the lockdown and social distancing measures, I haven’t been to the theatre since March. So when I heard that the Open Air Theatre was doing a production of Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert this summer, I didn’t hesitate one second. Not only had I not seen a show for six months, but I had also never seen this musical before. I couldn’t believe I was actually going to see a live musical in an actual theatre. It is amazing how many things we … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar at the Open Air Theatre: Theatre in the time of Corona