That Harry Hill is the writer explains the rumbustious irreverence of Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] at the Park Theatre, but Steve Brown’s tunes and lyrics are much of its glory.
‘A glorious romp’: TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR OPERA] – Park Theatre
Voted back into power three times, Tony Blair left office with the accusations of being a manipulative liar ringing in his ears – not that that has ever slowed down the current incumbent. And it is this almost Shakespearian trajectory of the tragic hero gone to the bad which forms the backbone of Tony! at the Park Theatre.
‘Well on the way to being a very fine political satire’: TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR OPERA] – Park Theatre
Tony Blair became an MP and Prime Minister with the sole intention of meeting Mick Jaggers [sic], at least in Harry Hill and Steve Brown’s new satire Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] at the Park Theatre.
‘A frenetic & highly entertaining performance’: POTTED PANTO – West End
Panto, as most British traditions, is a deeply weird thing but entertains many families over the Christmas period.
INTERVIEW: Why should you see Rothschild & Sons in London? It’s a quintessentially European story
Have you booked yet for the UK premiere of Rothschild & Sons? This reimagining of The Rothschilds, the last musical co-written by Fiddler on the Roof’s Broadway legends Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, features never-before-heard material and is now running at London’s Park Theatre until 17 February. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite review quotes – including from Mates Jonathan Baz and Libby Purves – below.
FEATURED SHOW: Rothschild & Sons at the ParkTheatre, ★★★★ reviews are in
Have you booked yet for the UK premiere of Rothschild & Sons? This reimagining of The Rothschilds, the last musical co-written by Fiddler on the Roof’s Broadway legends Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, features never-before-heard material and is now running at London’s Park Theatre until 17 February. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite review quotes – including from Mates Jonathan Baz and Libby Purves – below.
‘I left it feeling moved & thoughtful’: ROTHSCHILD & SONS – Park Theatre
In a time of Holocaust memory and an uneasy sense of reanimated antisemitism, Rothschild& Sons at the Park Theatre reminds audiences of the troubled, talented, vigorous history of the Jewish diaspora in Europe.
Rothschild & Sons Q&A podcast: Why didn’t Sheldon Harnick & Jerry Bock write together again?
Other topics covered included why the creatives wanted to revisit the story of the Rothschilds after more than forty years, the indelible mark our family makes on us, the actors’ approaches to their characters (and whether Robert taught Gary anything about Nathan Rothschild), differences in US versus UK reactions and a fair bit about the real Rothschilds today.
‘Its message is timeless’: ROTHSCHILD & SONS Park Theatre ★★★★
The production of Rothschild & Sons at the Park Theatre is another example of London’s Off-West End at its finest, seeing a relatively obscure musical dusted down and shipped across the Atlantic.
FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: Check out the cast of Rothschild & Sons’ UK premiere in action
Got your tickets yet for the UK premiere of Rothschild & Sons, a musical by Fiddler on the Roof’s Broadway legends Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick? After success in New York, the show gets its UK premiere tonight (29 January 2018). Check out for first-look photos of Broadway stars Robert Cuccioli, Glory Crampton and the London cast in action – and get booking!
‘It’s about resilience’: WATCH Broadway’s Robert Cuccioli & co discuss new musical Rothschild & Sons
Not long to go until Rothschild & Sons, a musical by Fiddler on the Roof’s Broadway legends Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, gets its UK premiere at London’s Park Theatre. Watch our interviews with cast and creatives – and then get booking!
PHOTOS: Behind the scenes with Rothschild & Sons rehearsals. How much do you know about the banking dynasty?
Got your tickets yet for the UK premiere of Rothschild & Sons, a musical by Fiddler on the Roof’s Broadway legends Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick? Sneak a peek behind the scenes with Broadway stars Robert Cuccioli, Glory Crampton and the London cast, learn more about the family behind the musical – and get booking!
New post-show Q&A: Join Terri to talk to Broadway legend Sheldon Harnick about Rothschild & Sons
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Tuesday 30 January 2018 at London’s Park Theatre, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will talk to legendary Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me) and the cast for the UK premiere of his musical Rothschild & Sons. Got any questions?
NEWS: The Barricade Boys announce a line-up of 20+ musical guest stars for Christmas Cabaret
West End musical theatre group, The Barricade Boys, have announced a massive line-up of guest stars for their limited Christmas Cabaret season, which runs at London’s The Other Palace Studio from 5 to 23 December.
NEWS: Broadway’s Robert Cuccioli & Glory Crampton reprise roles in Rothschild & Sons UK premiere
Broadway stars Robert Cuccioli and Glory Crampton will reprise their New York roles in the UK premiere of Rothschild & Sons, which runs at London’s Park Theatre from 24 January to 17 February 2018, with a press night on 29 January. Full casting is now announced.
NEWS: Gary Trainor takes over from David Fynn in School of Rock
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Olivier award-winning production of School of Rock – The Musical announces that Gary Trainor, having played the role of alternate Dewey since the show’s London premiere, will lead the cast as Dewey Finn from 17 May 2017.
NEWS: After rave reviews, School of Rock extends West End booking to April 2017
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School of Rock – The Musical announces the show will be extending booking at the New London Theatre to 9 April 2017. Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, School of Rock – The Musical opened earlier this week to rave reviews.
SCHOOL OF ROCK – West End
School of Rock is a cheerily appealing slice of musical theatre. And with a seemingly endless roll call of talented youngsters who, as we’re reminded at the beginning and the end of the show, play all their own instruments live, shows off a wealth of emerging British musical theatre talent.
NEWS: The Inbetweeners’ David Fynn stars in School of Rock, Full cast
Andrew Lloyd Webber announces David Fynn is to lead the London cast of School of Rock – The Musical as wannabe rock star Dewey Finn. Lloyd Webber’s West End production will begin previews at the New London Theatre on 24 October 2016 with opening night on 14 November 2016, School of Rock – The Musical is initially booking to 12 February 2017.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL – West End
This review wasn’t going to be written. Why? Well as this was a revisit to a show which I’d previously seen earlier in its run, I thought I’d just sit back and enjoy. However it soon struck me that I was witnessing some really career defining performances. Having been extremely successful on Broadway, Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom. From being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.
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