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Looking for some alternative festive fare? Debbie has some recommendations…

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Debbie Gilpin11th December 2018Leave a Comment

As you know, Mind the Blog is a Panto-Free Zone – but what if you want to find some alternative festive fare? Whether it’s family fun or something a little more grown-up, we have a selection of seasonal offerings (old and new) that might be of use to you.

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‘Quirky, heartwarming & immensely enjoyable’: STRIKING 12 – Union Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon6th December 2018Leave a Comment

Overall, Striking 12 is a quirky, heartwarming and immensely enjoyable production to watch, ensuring that you leave the theatre in a positive frame of mind and a smile on your face.

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‘With a couple of tweaks could be a real hit’: STRIKING 12 – Union Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell5th December 2018Leave a Comment

Now we’ve entered December, the festive shows on offer are really stepping up, with the Union Theatre’s Striking 12 providing a festive but not in-your-face Christmas 90-minute story to warm hearts and have toes tapping.

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RECOMMENDATIONS: Seven of the best shows opening in December

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Plays, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon28th November 2018Leave a Comment

December can be a slightly overwhelming time to pick a show to go and see – luckily Love London Love Culture has selected seven of the very best opening next month…

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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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‘A fun-filled night out at the theatre’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell27th May 2018Leave a Comment

The entire ensemble of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical gives fantastic performances and the show is thoroughly enjoyable. I had high expectations, all of which were met for a fun-filled night out at the theatre.

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‘Join in the celebration of a cultural icon’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell13th May 2018Leave a Comment

Carole King rightly occupies a place in the pantheon of great American songwriters and this lively production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a fitting tribute to her musical legacy.

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“Miss this show at your peril’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Helen McWilliams2nd May 2018Leave a Comment

Miss Beautiful at your peril, the reason it was such a success in the West End couldn’t be clearer and I for one feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to have caught this show at one of my local theatres.

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‘The ensemble do the time period justice’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell15th April 2018Leave a Comment

Picture the scene, Carnegie Hall 1971. Carole King played by Bronte Barbe sitting at the piano not expecting this many people to be watching her before playing a short rendition of ‘So far Away’ before rewinding the story back 14 years to wear it all began.

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‘Perfectly moving, magical & sentimental’: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell8th March 2018Leave a Comment

Whether you think you’re a fan of Carole King or not, you’re sure to recognise many of the hits in Beautiful and leave feeling elated, with a new sense of love and appreciation for the songwriting industry.

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Looking for some alternative festive fare? Debbie has some recommendations…

‘Quirky, heartwarming & immensely enjoyable’: STRIKING 12 – Union Theatre ★★★★

‘With a couple of tweaks could be a real hit’: STRIKING 12 – Union Theatre ★★★★

RECOMMENDATIONS: Seven of the best shows opening in December

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

‘A fun-filled night out at the theatre’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★★

‘Join in the celebration of a cultural icon’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★★★

“Miss this show at your peril’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★★★

‘The ensemble do the time period justice’: BEAUTIFUL – Touring ★★★

‘Perfectly moving, magical & sentimental’: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★★

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