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‘Ria Jones’ Mama Rose is an undeniably forceful presence’: GYPSY – Manchester

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews by Ian Foster6th December 2019Leave a Comment

Because nothing says Merry Christmas like a stage mum going off the rails! Gypsy offers a different festive treat at Manchester’s Royal Exchange.

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell9th October 2017Leave a Comment

This Irish and UK premiere tour production of the musical comedy, The Addams Family was an entertaining and fast-paced production of Andrew Lippa’s funny musical about a less than conventional family and its ancestors. During the overture; a finger-clicking hand appeared through the letter box;

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Touring

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell1st June 2017Leave a Comment

Diego Pitarch’s set is constantly changing and extremely layered but doesn’t look overcrowded or messy and the Gothic feeling is well achieved.

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Touring

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Touring by Ian Foster20th May 2017Leave a Comment

Sad to say, what I’m saying is that I was not a fan of The Addams Family at all. After a cracking opening number which promises oh so much, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice’s book grinds to a juddering halt in a first half which does nothing but interminably set the scene.

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Touring

In Musicals, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin28th April 2017Leave a Comment

Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice’s book features a somewhat conventional love story, as daughter Wednesday wants to marry her more commonplace boyfriend Lucas Beineke. This involves enlisting the help of father Gomez, much to the chagrin of mother Morticia.

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Two sinful Off-West End musicals: The Sorrows of Satan & The Wild Party

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Terri Paddock21st March 2017Leave a Comment

Not long left to see two Off-West End musicals I can recommend: The Wild Party at The Other Palace and The Sorrows of Satan at Tristan Bates Theatre. Here’s why I think you should.

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THE SORROWS OF SATAN – Tristan Bates Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Libby Purves22nd February 2017Leave a Comment

The real joy is Dale Rapley as Lucio: middle-aged, thickset, cynical in demeanour, his is a more dangerous handsomeness than any hapless juvenile can employ.

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NEWS: Full cast announced for The Addams Family 2017 UK tour

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Touring by Press Releases8th December 2016Leave a Comment

Aria Entertainment and Music & Lyrics Limited are delighted to announce the full cast for the UK and Ireland tour of the musical comedy, The Addams Family, which launches from Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre on 20 April 2017, with further dates to 4 November.

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ALADDIN – Lyric Hammersmith

In Children's theatre, London theatre, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Ian Foster28th November 2016Leave a Comment

There’s something wonderfully political about the Lyric Hammersmith’s pantomime Aladdin this year. Not just in Joel Horwood’s script but in almost every aspect of Ellen McDougall’s production

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