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‘A gem of a show’: THE BARRICADE BOYS CHRISTMAS CABARET – The Other Palace ★★★★★

In Cabaret, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Touring by Fairy Powered Productions19th December 2019Leave a Comment

The Barricade Boys are back in London with their Christmas Cabaret – a fun-filled festive show that you just can’t help but love.

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‘Difficult not be swept away by it all’: SUNSET BOULEVARD – Touring ❤❤❤❤❤

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Emma Clarendon3rd February 2018Leave a Comment

This extraordinarily lavish touring production of Sunset Boulevard makes the heart soar as much as the story and its characters break the audience’s heart.

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‘A musical theatre masterclass’: Sunset Boulevard – Touring ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell25th January 2018Leave a Comment

Ria Jones takes on the role of the narcissistic, fading Norma Desmond with masterful skill in the touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, reviewed at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking.

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‘One of the most astounding performances I’ve ever seen’: SUNSET BOULEVARD – Touring ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer22nd January 2018Leave a Comment

This Curve staging of Sunset Boulevard successfully manages to keep the glamour and scale required of a show documenting the golden age of Hollywood whilst making it suitable for a touring company.

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‘Ria Jones gives a powerhouse performance’: SUNSET BOULEVARD – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Matt Merritt21st January 2018Leave a Comment

Ria Jones, so resplendent when she stepped into Norma’s shoes at the Coliseum in 2016 (we were lucky enough to be at one of those shows is once again in the title role and she gives a powerhouse performance.

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SUNSET BOULEVARD – Touring

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Ian Foster2nd October 2017Leave a Comment

Ria Jones’ extraordinary history with Sunset Boulevard might well be entitled The Norma Conquests… And, 26 years on, was it worth the wait?

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LA CAGE AUX FOLLES – Touring

In Musicals, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Helen McWilliams1st July 2017Leave a Comment

The best of times is now, a more fitting musical number there never was – indeed La Cage Aux Folles is an uplifting, life affirming joy of a show. Although tinged with moments of heartbreak, the recovery process is so beautifully told that the overall feeling is one of sheer delight.

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LA CAGE AUX FOLLES – Touring

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Ian Foster21st March 2017Leave a Comment

A story about love and acceptance always has things to teach us, gay or straight, now more than ever and the story of St Tropez nightclub owners Georges and Albin is a touching one as through dealing with Georges’ son’s fiancée’s parents’ homophobia, they learn more about themselves and their own identities.

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LA CAGE AUX FOLLES – Touring

In Musicals, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin9th March 2017Leave a Comment

High kicks and high camp dominate La Cage Aux Folles, at the Playhouse, as it explodes in a glorious melange of sequins, feathers and a timely political message wrapped up in an over-sugared package.

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