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‘What makes this a really good show is its ability to connect with its audience without taking itself too seriously’: &JULIET – West End

In Musicals, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Reviews by Louise Penn15th April 2022Leave a Comment

My first visit to this flashy jukebox musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was in December 2019, so it was great fun to revisit recently.

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‘Every drop of passion is wonderfully drawn out’: TREASON THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT – Cadogan Hall (Online review)

In London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon13th March 2021Leave a Comment

New musical Treason is concise, dark and passionate – certainly worth developing further.

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‘Some scenes are all-out hilarious’: I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE – Lambert Jackson Productions (Online review)

In London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Louise Penn29th January 2021Leave a Comment

The latest digital show from Lambert Jackson Productions and the London Coliseum is the Off-Broadway hit, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.

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NEWS: & Juliet producers plan a West End return in May 2021

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, News by Press Releases5th January 2021

It’s been announced that the West End production of the award-winning musical & Juliet at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre will return on 28 May 2021 (subject to social distancing restrictions being relaxed) and that bookings for the show have been extended into 2022.

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‘The perfect accompaniment’: OOPS! I STREAMED IT AGAIN (Online review)

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Louise Penn17th December 2020Leave a Comment

Thespie has “done it again” with Oops! I Streamed It Again, a lively concert featuring some of the stars of West End musical on hiatus, & Juliet.

In a pause where the singe…

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‘Treat after treat’: UNLIMITED: The SONGS OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (Online review)

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Ian Foster10th December 2020Leave a Comment

Check out Wicked alumni Nikki Bentley, Sophie Evans, Alice Fearn, Alexia Khadime, Liam Tamne and more in Unlimited: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz.

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‘Full to the brim with theatricality’: THE SHOW MUST GO ON – The Lost Alhambra ★★★★★

In Cabaret, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell14th October 2020Leave a Comment

The Show Must Go On is an immersive, cabaret dining experience which packs a punch. The night is complete with a three hour show, a two course meal, a welcome cocktail and bottomless Prosecco, you couldn’t really ask for more.

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’An absolute ray of sunshine’: Hello, Harry! A Celebration of 40 Years at Stage Door (Online review)

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster19th July 2020Leave a Comment

Hello Harry!, an online concert celebrating the incredible 40-year career of Harry Gabriel, the Shaftesbury Theatre’s Stage Door Keeper, was an absolute ray of sunshine.

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‘Joyful to watch from start to finish’: & JULIET – West End

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon25th November 2019Leave a Comment

Lively and empowering new musical & Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre is entertaining from start to finish.

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‘You’re guaranteed to have a good time’: & JULIET – West End ★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Debbie Gilpin24th November 2019Leave a Comment

& Juliet is a camp classic that’s perfect nostalgia hit for the children of the 90s, and a guaranteed hit for fans of the music – this isn’t the Shakespeare you’ll recognise from your schooldays…

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‘A wild, sparkling, energetic piece of musical theatre’: & JULIET – West End ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell22nd November 2019Leave a Comment

If you want an explicitly queer, feminist musical that’s funny, entertaining and scored by songs that you grew up listening to then go see & Juliet.

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‘Going to be a winner’: & JULIET – West End

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Sticky by Ian Foster21st November 2019Leave a Comment

Late 90s pop is always my jam so a musical that features it is always going to be a winner. The brilliant & Juliet is so much more besides as well though.

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Dancer Fernando Montano tells us how he wanted to ‘do my bit’ to combat plastic pollution with incredible fundraiser, Dance for the Sea

In Concerts, Dance, International, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opera by Featured Content10th July 2019

Columbian performer and Royal Ballet principal Fernando Montano on what moved him to create an evening of performance supporting the Marine Conservation Society, shooting incredible underwater images and an unsung hero of British theatre. Read the interview then book your tickets for Fernando Montano and Friends – Dance for the Sea.

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NEWS: Royal Ballet star hosts charity show Fernando Montano and Friends – Dance for the Sea in aid of Marine Conservation Society

In Concerts, Dance, International, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Opera, Press Releases, Sticky by Featured Content1st July 2019

Leading Latin American dance star and Royal Ballet soloist Fernando Montano will stage Fernando Montano and Friends – Dance for the Sea, an evening of music and dance, later this month to raise both awareness and funds for the Marine Conservation Society. Book your tickets now!

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NEWS: Oliver Tompsett & Cassidy Janson are among the new cast members for West End musical & Juliet

In London theatre, Manchester, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Sticky by Press Releases8th February 2019Leave a Comment

The new cast announced for new West End musical & Juliet features Cassidy Janson; Oliver Tompsett; Arun Blair-Mangat; Melanie La Barrie; Jordan Luke Gage and Tim Mahendran.

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Revisiting two musicals: All change on the Strand for Dreamgirls & Kinky Boots

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Ian Foster26th July 2018Leave a Comment

Come mid-January, the Strand will look a fair bit different for theatregoers as both Kinky Boots and Dreamgirls have posted advance closing notices, leaving the Adelphi and the Savoy respectively on the same date, Saturday 12 January 2018.

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‘Entertaining & satisfying tribute’: THE BEST OF JAMES BOND – Royal Festival Hall

In Concerts, London theatre, Opinion, Reviews by Maryam Philpott28th March 2018Leave a Comment

The structure of The Best of James Bond is simple but effective, taking each film in turn, with the occasional digression into the wider cultural context, which makes for an entertaining and satisfying tribute to the continuing influence of the franchise.

NEWS ROUND-UP: Cate Blanchett to star in Ivo van Hove’s All About Eve, Ciaran Hinds cast in new Bob Dylan musical

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Plays by Ian Foster4th May 2017Leave a Comment

I have to admit that I wasn’t much enamoured by the prospect of a Bob Dylan musical but when I stopped to think about it, I don’t know why I was worried because I’ve long been of the opinion that Dylan’s songs are best sung by other people.

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ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – Bridge House Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Ian Foster8th December 2016Leave a Comment

With book and lyrics by Sean Grennan and music by Leah Okimoto and a rare talent for attracting a top-notch cast – this two-hander stars Olivier award-winning George Maguire and Rachael Wooding – the scene is set for this alternative festive fare.

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Disaster! – A 70’s Disaster Movie Musical

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Caroline Hanks-Farmer26th November 2016Leave a Comment

DISASTER!, the Broadway musical comedy spoof of star-studded 1970s jeopardy movies like The Poseidon Adventure, Earthquake and Airport, premiered in London for two glittering gala concert charity performances to raise funds for The Make a Difference Trust.

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