Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Luke Shepphard’s production based on Sue Townsend’s beloved book. Time Out: *** “However much the musical makes clunky on-the-nose references to Greer-era feminism, it ends up feeling oddly Victorian in its values. And no one finds that charming.” www.hamhigh.co.uk: **** “Indeed the joy here is that… Read More
REVIEW: The Dame, Park Theatre
LLLC’s Kirsty Herrington visited the Park Theatre to watch Ian Talbot’s production. There ain’t nothing like a dame, and that’s certainly true of Ronald Roy Humphrey, pantomime dame and all-round entertainer. His costume is his armour, his make-up his war paint and each night he goes into battle. This is the only life he’s ever known. But as he returns to his northern roots for… Read More
NEWS: Eugenius! The Musical Cancels West End Run
It has been announced that the musical will end its second critically acclaimed run at The Other Palace and not open at the Ambassadors Theatre the following week as planned. In a statement released, producer Kevin Wood revealed that a key investor had pulled out at the last minute due to the wider economic conditions. He said:… Read More
REVIEW: Eugenius!, The Other Palace
Witty, refreshing and unique – Eugenius returns to recapture the hearts of geeks everywhere. Having experienced the previous run of Eugenius earlier this year, I knew exactly what to expect from this heart-warming new musical – and as predicted, I had a lovely time returning to the story I fell in love with before. Eugenius… Read More
First Look at…Eugenius! at The Other Palace
The first images of the new cast in rehearsals for the return of Eugenius! have been released – here’s a glimpse of what has been happening…. Returning to The Other Palace from the 1st September, Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins’ musical is currently in rehearsals with its new cast. Meet Eugene, Janey and Feris as they reach for… Read More
NEWS: Eugenius! To Return to The Other Palace
Warwick Davis and Kevin Wood has confirmed the musical will return to The Other Palace from the 1st September. Following the musical’s successful run at the theatre at the beginning of the year, it has been confirmed that it will return to The Other Palace from the 1st September until the 7th October. Talking about… Read More
REVIEW: Eugenius!, The Other Palace
This warm-hearted and nostalgic musical is delightfully entertaining to watch take flight. Having first appeared in a concert performance at the London Palladium in 2016, this hilariously nostalgic musical by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins has grown into a confident and joyous production. Directed by Ian Talbot, Eugenius! follows the story of Eugene a comic… Read More
NEWS: Full Cast Announced for Eugenius! The Musical
Full casting has been confirmed for the upcoming production of the new British musical, arriving at The Other Palace from the 22nd January. Warwick Davis and Kevin Wood have today confirmed the full cast for the full-scale production of Eugenius! the musical arriving at The Other Palace following a concert performance at the London Palladium… Read More
REVIEW: Robin Hood, New Victoria Theatre
The theatre’s latest pantomime has plenty to entertain including acrobatics and magic tricks in this lively retelling of Robin Hood. This is not a pantomime that holds back. Want amazing acrobatics? Check! Love a bit of magic? Check! In need of a laugh? You will certainly get plenty of those in this entertaining production of… Read More
NEWS: Warwick Davis Announces Full-Scale Production of Eugenius!
It has been announced that following a successful concert performance last year, Eugenius the Musical will have a full scale production at The Other Palace from the 22nd January. Written by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins, Eugenius! is a teenage love story set againsta a backdrop of comic books and superheroes. Eugene is a teenage boy whose nightly… Read More