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‘The vocal delights on offer are second to none’: A CHRISTMAS CAROL – West End ★★★★★

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell12th December 2018Leave a Comment

The London Musical Theatre Orchestra is fast becoming a staple part of my Christmas tradition, with the company’s glorious performances of A Christmas Carol really bringing the joy and festivity of the season to life, and of course, providing a wonderful night of top quality musical theatre.

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‘The dynamic duo did not disappoint’: Lea Michele & Darren Criss – Touring ★★★★

In Concerts, Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell3rd December 2018Leave a Comment

However, so good a time was had by both in Dublin on the last Glee tour that – ahead of their LM/DC concert tour dates in the UK – Lea Michele and Darren Criss (aka Glee’s Rachel Berry and Blaine Anderson) decided to open their latest joint tour in the Irish capital.

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‘An exceptional evening to bear witness to’: SIXTIES GOLD – Touring ★★★★★

In Concerts, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Helen McWilliams30th November 2018Leave a Comment

Sixties Gold landed at Symphony Hall and it was an exceptional evening to bear witness to. A number of amazing singers and instrumentalists who mostly made their names in the swinging sixties took to the stage to play their signature tunes and number one hits to an enthusiastic crowd.

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NEWS: Stage & screen star Hugh Jackman plans to bring his one-man stage show to the UK in 2019

In Broadway, Concerts, International, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Regional theatre, Sticky, Touring by Press Releases29th November 2018Leave a Comment

Social media is buzzing with the news that Hugh Jackman is planning to take his one-man stage show out on tour and reports suggest the stage and screen star will perform four dates in the UK.

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‘A heavenly symphony of instrument & voice’: ENNIO MORRICONE IN CONCERT – O2 ★★★★★

In Concerts, Films, London theatre, Opinion, Reviews by Jonathan Baz28th November 2018Leave a Comment

Ennio Morricone played London for the last time this week, his farewell visit to the capital heralding the gifted composer’s imminent retirement.

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‘An odd retro evening, but agreeable’: THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY – West End & Touring ★★★

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Ticket recommendations, Touring by Libby Purves14th November 2018Leave a Comment

Musically, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a treat, from the opening growl of ‘The Sound of Silence’, through the gentle folksy love songs, to the complex harmonies and crypto-prophetic lyrics developing through the ‘Bookends’ and ‘Bridge’ albums.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Mandy Patinkin in Concert in Melbourne

In Australia, Concerts, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris13th November 2018Leave a Comment

On an ordinary Sunday, Melbourne theatregoers were treated to the extraordinary talent Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin.

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‘Provides vocal greatness & heartfelt stories’: MONSTERSONGS – The Other Palace ★★★★

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell13th November 2018Leave a Comment

The Other Palace played host to the UK premiere of Rob Rokicki’s Monstersongs, a theatrical experience that combines rock music, theatre, graphic novels and technology.

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‘Vocally they are extraordinary’: THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY – West End ★★★

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations, Touring by Johnny Fox13th November 2018Leave a Comment

I’d been looking forward to The Simon & Garfunkel Story thinking how much this was the music of my coming of age years – but it’s funny what tricks your memory plays.

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‘No denying the wealth of talent on offer’: GIRLFRIENDS – Bishopsgate Institute ★★★

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell4th November 2018Leave a Comment

The melodic, complex music in LMTO’s Girlfriends at the Bishopsgate Institute does provide moments of power and, if anything, this show serves as a fantastic celebration of women and the crucial roles they had in the Second World War.

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