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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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Album Review: Lucie Jones Live at the Adelphi

In Albums, Audio, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Ian Foster20th October 2020Leave a Comment

Covid-19 may have cut her time in Waitress short but Lucie Jones Live at the Adelphi is a great reminder of the leading lady she is and will surely continue to be.

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‘Offers an uplifting night out in a new setting’: PIPPIN – Garden Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Shanine Salmon22nd September 2020Leave a Comment

The big question is whether the big sound of Pippin translates to an outdoor space on the edge of the Vauxhall one way system. The answer is a resounding yes.

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‘Truly sensational to experience’: PIPPIN – Garden Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell20th September 2020Leave a Comment

The terrific cast of triple threats make the bittersweet, upbeat and consistently enjoyable musical Pippin at the Garden Theatre a must see.

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‘Vocally impressive but also visually interesting too’: GODSPELL THE CONCERT (Online review)

In Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Luca Molinari29th August 2020Leave a Comment

Raising money for three charities: Hope Mill Theatre (A Factory of Creativity CIO), Acting For Others and National AIDS Trust, Godspell looks towards a brighter future post-lockdown.

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NEWS: London Fringe production of Pippin has its run extended

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases, Quotes by Press Releases24th August 2020

Tickets for 12 performances of Pippin, the second production at the new South London outdoor venue The Garden Theatre at The Eagle pub in Kennington, sold out in less than 72 hours. Now producers have put another eight dates on sale from 22-27 September 2020.

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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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‘An immensely powerful listen’: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT (Album review) ★★★★

In Albums, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon14th April 2020Leave a Comment

The cast recording of West End musical The Prince of Egypt allows the orchestra and ensemble as well as the leading cast to shine.

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‘When You Believe has a choral majesty that is undeniable’: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT (Album review)

In Albums, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Ian Foster11th April 2020Leave a Comment

There was a moment in the last couple of days as I listened to ‘Make It Right’ for the umpteenth time that I wondered whether I’d been a bit harsh to The Prince of Egypt when it opened in late February.

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‘Vibrant & richly rewarding production’: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT – West End

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon2nd March 2020Leave a Comment

A dazzling cast, a powerful score and mesmerising choreography make The Prince of Egypt a real spectacle to watch.

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‘Only really springs to life in the musical numbers’: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT – West End ★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Jonathan Baz29th February 2020Leave a Comment

Who knows, in years to come a Fringe theatre may manage to hit the right tone with The Prince of Egypt. In the meantime, this production could do with a little more creative flair and re-write.

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‘Spectacularly well performed musical’: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT – West End ★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Olivia Mitchell28th February 2020Leave a Comment

For spectacle and energy, The Prince of Egypt is worth a visit. It’s not going to change your life but it’ll provide a fun few hours of superfluous theatricality that looks and sounds very pretty.

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‘Might be in need of a miracle’: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT – West End

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Ian Foster27th February 2020Leave a Comment

In The Prince Of Egypt highly committed cast does their best to ride out inconsistent production choices to deliver work that fills the Dominion well.

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NEWS: The Prince of Egypt extends its West End run by seven weeks

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases, Ticket recommendations by Press Releases26th February 2020

The Prince Of Egypt, the brand-new musical that officially opens this week at London’s Dominion Theatre, has added seven extra weeks to its limited engagement with 100,000 new tickets now on sale to 31 October 2020.

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‘If you see one Off-West End show, make it this one’: RAGS – Park Theatre ★★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Luca Molinari23rd January 2020Leave a Comment

Directed by Bronagh Lagan, Rags embraces the true wonders of theatre, bringing to light the compelling story of some Jewish immigrants attempting to integrate into American society of the 1910s.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Rags the Musical at Park Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon18th January 2020Leave a Comment

We round up the reviews for Bronagh Lagan’s production of Rags which transfers to the Park Theatre following a run at the Hope Mill theatre last year.

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

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations 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, Ticket recommendations 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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New post-show Q&A: Join Terri & the cast for Stephen Schwartz’s Rags The Musical

In Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Special Events, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Terri Paddock18th December 2019Leave a Comment

As part of her ongoing post-show talk series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock returns to the Park Theatre for Aria Entertainment’s Hope Mill Theatre transfer of Stephen Schwartz’s RAGS The Musical. Got any questions?

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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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