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REVIEW: The Pirates of Penzance, Palace Theatre

This riotous and highly entertaining production is exactly what the West End needed at this time. (c) Danny Kaan. It would be fair to say that what we all need is a laugh and sheer entertainment - this production delivers this from start to finish thanks to hilarious and lively performances, a great comedic story… Continue reading REVIEW: The Pirates of Penzance, Palace Theatre

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REVIEW: Falsettos, The Other Palace

This is a musical that will leave you with a tear in your eye and a smile in your heart, thanks to Tara Overfield-Wilkinson's thoughtful and sensitive production. (c) The Standout Company. Prepare for warmth, laughter and tears if you are planning on coming along to see this well written musical about family and love,… Continue reading REVIEW: Falsettos, The Other Palace

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Five Reasons to See…Falsettos at The Other Palace

Love London Love Culture attended the press launch for the upcoming UK premiere of William Finn and James Lapine's musical. Here's five reasons why you need to book a ticket... It is a musical which is making its UK debut: this UK premiere has been apparently seven years in the making so clearly a lot… Continue reading Five Reasons to See…Falsettos at The Other Palace

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NEWS: Casting Announced for UK Premiere of Falsettos

William Finn and James Lapine's musical will make its UK debut at The Other Palace from the 30th August.   Casting has been confirmed for the UK premiere of the musical, playing at The Other Palace for a limited season from the 30th August. The musical is set to star Natasha J Barnes (Cordelia), Daniel Boys (Marvin), Matt Cardle (Mendel), Gemma Knight-Jones (Charlotte), Laura… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for UK Premiere of Falsettos

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REVIEW: Cinderella, New Victoria Theatre

Dancing pumpkins? Check! Plenty of laughter? Check! A multi-talented cast to bring it all to life? Check! The New Victoria Theatre's pantomime has plenty to entertain - but doesn't offer that many surprises.  The only true way to see if a pantomime is a success or not is to judge by the reactions of those… Continue reading REVIEW: Cinderella, New Victoria Theatre

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REVIEW: Camelot, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, London Palladium

As well as marking Alan Jay Lerner's centenary, the London Musical Theatre Orchestra's concert production of Camelot brought the musical back to the capital for the first time in thirty years.    Based on T.H. White's The Once and Future King, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's musical Camelot tells the story of King Arthur… Continue reading REVIEW: Camelot, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, London Palladium

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NEWS: Further Casting Announced for Cinderella at the New Victoria Theatre

Full casting has been announced for the New Victoria Theatre's 2018 pantomime Cinderella, playing at the theatre from the 7th December. Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood as the Wicked Stepmother, the cast will also include:  Phil Butler as Buttons and West End star Sophie Isaacs as Cinderella, who is currently starring in the… Continue reading NEWS: Further Casting Announced for Cinderella at the New Victoria Theatre

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REVIEW: I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical, Live at Zedel

This perceptive and entertaining show celebrates the highs and lows of being a musical theatre performer through the songs of Alexander S. Bermange.  For anyone who has even remotely considered that performing in a musical is their absolute dream - you might want to pop along to see this hilarious and insightful (if slightly exaggerated)… Continue reading REVIEW: I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical, Live at Zedel

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PREVIEW: I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical, Live at Zedel

The show will play at Live at Zedel from the 9th to the 17th April and star former cast members of Wicked.  This new musical revue will see Suzie Mathers reunite with Wicked co-star Oliver Savile alongside Liam Tamne and Diana Vickers to reveal everything that you could possibly want to know about being a musical theatre performer. Created by… Continue reading PREVIEW: I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical, Live at Zedel

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REVIEW: State Fair, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Cadogan Hall

The London Musical Theatre Orchestra make the Rodgers and Hammerstein score fly with the help of a strong leading cast.  It seems to be the year for reviving Rodgers and Hammerstein's work. Earlier this year audiences were treated to their forgotten show Allegro at the Southwark Playhouse and now the London Musical Theatre Orchestra have… Continue reading REVIEW: State Fair, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Cadogan Hall