The Secret Society of Leading Ladies is the latest initiative from the Barn Theatre and it gives you, the viewer, the power to create your own concert.
‘Entirely seductive’: HAIR – Touring
This 50th anniversary tour of Hair the Musical does more than any to make me like the show.
‘The rousing chorus leaves you feeling free & uplifted’: HAIR – Touring ★★★
Hair doesn’t have much of a story but focusses on hippies, LGBTQ+ rights, Black Live Matter, women’s equality, the anti-war movement, freedom and so much more.
Unexpected Joy Q&A video: Can this new musical build bridges instead of walls?
Can musical theatre help us find common ground with those with whom we disagree? If so, Unexpected Joy is undoubtedly the musical to do it. Watch Terri Paddock’s post-show Q&A with the all-female cast, producer Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment and musical director Gareth Bretherton.
‘There’s a heart-warming sincerity to it’: UNEXPECTED JOY – Southwark Playhouse
Produced by Aria Entertainment at the Southwark Playhouse in conjunction with their From Page To Stage Festival celebrating new musical theatre, this European premiere of Unexpected Joy is something of an irrepressibly cheesy delight.
‘We & the cast are all united by song’: UNEXPECTED JOY – Southwark Playhouse
From the moment a smock-dressed lady ambles on stage, the cramped space in South London erupts into a burst of foot-tapping tunes. Unexpected Joy boasts a rousing chorus of tunes and some impressive vocal feats.
‘Filled with joy, conflict & a sharp sense of humour’: UNEXPECTED JOY – Southwark Playhouse ★★★★
Bill Russell and Janet Hood’s musical Unexpected Joy is refreshing and appropriate for 2018 thanks to its four strong female characters and songs that hit the spot emotionally.
‘A beautiful piece of theatre’: UNEXPECTED JOY – Southwark Playhouse ★★★★
A female led production with wonderful songs, a heartfelt message and a whole lot of love, there’s no reason not to see Unexpected Joy.