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‘Five cracking performers all get their moments to shine’: THE DRIFTERS GIRL – West End

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Reviews by Ian Foster15th March 2022Leave a Comment

The Drifters Girl is a classic example of the worst type of jukebox musical – a group effort in failing to tell an interesting story whilst putting on a good show.

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‘Unmissable performance from beginning to end’: THE WIZARD OF OZ – Leeds Playhouse ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews by Fairy Powered Productions28th November 2019Leave a Comment

The Wizard of Oz is a celebrated and must see Christmas/winter treat for one and all. The Leeds Playhouse again has successfully delivered.

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‘One saving grace is the vocals’: ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS & RAGING QUEENS – Union Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell24th May 2019Leave a Comment

Elegies For Angels, Punks & Raging Queens has all the potential to be fantastic, but the material is, in my opinion, interpreted wrongly and overall missed the mark.

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‘Outrageous comedy moments, catchy songs & a cast de force’: SHREK THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Helen McWilliams3rd August 2018Leave a Comment

With a few tongue-in-cheek nods to other musicals such as Gypsy, Wicked and Les Miserables for good measure, Shrek The Musical has it all – outrageous comedy moments, catchy songs and a cast de force.

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‘Fun & silly entertainment for the whole family’: SHREK THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Emma Clarendon5th June 2018Leave a Comment

Filled with plenty of laughter and fun, it is safe to say the audience left the theatre with a spring in their step and a smile on their face thanks to Shrek and his loveable fairytale companions.

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SHREK THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★

In Musicals, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin19th December 2017Leave a Comment

Big, bright and brash, there are plenty of laughs in the new touring production of Shrek the Musical, which is debuting at the Playhouse until the first week of the new year.

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West End Live Lounge: WOMAN – The Other Palace Studio ★★★★★

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell27th September 2017Leave a Comment

Our compere for the evening was the ridiculously hilarious Samuel J Holmes who delivered gag after gag and was his own stand-up act between performers.

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NEWS: Call the Midwife’s Laura Main joins Steffan Harri in new Shrek tour

In Musicals, Native, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Touring by Press Releases11th September 2017Leave a Comment

SHREK THE MUSICAL has announced casting for the major nationwide tour, which will be led by Steffan Harri as Shrek and Call the Midwife’s Laura Main as Princess Fiona.

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