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‘I’m damned glad we have something as good as this’: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE – Prime Video

In Films, London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Reviews by Ian Foster19th September 2021Leave a Comment

This cinematic adaptation of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is fabulously enjoyable, led by a fine performance by Max Harwood.

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‘There’s a fresh sprightliness to so much of the music that’s hard to resist’: RAGS – The Musical (Album review)

In Albums, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Ian Foster25th May 2020Leave a Comment

Sometimes a musical just doesn’t grab you, and so it was for me with Rags The Musical. The universe clearly wants me to hear it one way or another though, as Ghostlight Records are now releasing an official London cast recording.

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‘A fine example of Off-West End musical theatre’: RAGS – Park Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Jonathan Baz17th January 2020Leave a Comment

In Rags director Bronagh Lagan has assembled some gifted talent in her Park Theatre company with Carolyn Maitland as Rebecca driving the show.

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‘It’s a life-affirming show’: RAGS – Park Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell16th January 2020Leave a Comment

Bronagh Lagan’s production of Rags has heart in spades and provides a real impact through the thoughtful way its themes are tackled.

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NEWS: Full cast is announced for Rags The Musical at the Park Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases by Press Releases10th December 2019

Carolyn Maitland, Dave Willetts and Sam Attwater will star as Rebecca, Avram and Bronfman respectively in RAGS The Musical at London’s Park Theatre. The show will run for a limited season from 9 January to 8 February 2020, with a press night on 14 January.

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‘As a jovial, energetic pantomime spectacle, it’s a triumph’: A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Bridge House Theatre ★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Luca Molinari5th December 2019Leave a Comment

Whilst A Christmas Carol may not pass muster as high theatre, there are some genuinely wonderful moments to be found at its strongest points, and as a jovial, energetic pantomime spectacle, it’s a triumph.

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FUNNY GIRL – Touring

In Musicals, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin21st April 2017Leave a Comment

This version from Chocolate Factory Productions returns to the original – with some updates – and is now touring after an acclaimed West End run. Much of the publicity has centred on Sheridan Smith in the central role, and she surely deserves all of the praise that continues to come her way.

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FUNNY GIRL – Touring

In Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Touring by Jonathan Baz4th April 2017Leave a Comment

Revisiting Funny Girl, now on tour after its tumultuous (but always impressive) London run that had started at the Menier Chocolate Factory, it’s almost impossible to believe how Michael Mayer had managed to stage it in that tiny space south of the river.

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FUNNY GIRL – Touring

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Jonathan Baz4th March 2017Leave a Comment

Revisiting Funny Girl, now on tour after its tumultuous (but always impressive) London run that had started at the Menier Chocolate Factory, it’s almost impossible to believe how Michael Mayer had managed to stage it in that tiny space south of the river.

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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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