DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL | REVIEW
Disney's High School Musical
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Troubadour Wembley Park, London
Celebrating 20 years since Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL became a global sensation, the hit musical is back on stage in an unmissable new production. Join Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High as they navigate first love, friendships and self-discovery, all while juggling classes, basketball games, auditions and the expectations of their peers.
Harry Judd (McFly) stars as Coach Bolton alongside original HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL film icon KayCee Stroh (Martha) as Ms Darbus, joined by Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping and Luke Bayer as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan.
DON BLACK'S FROM THE HEART | REVIEW
From the Heart
Venue: Garrick Theatre, London
From The Heart is Don Black’s personal tribute to the New York cabaret scene that has inspired his remarkable career, featuring brand new songs written with composers such as Gary Barlow, Natasha Bedingfield, David Arnold, Debbie Wiseman and Mike Batt, brought to the stage under the musical direction of Joe Church, with arrangements and musical supervision by Nick Barstow.
At every show a surprise special guest will take to the stage before the evening culminates in a spectacular medley of some of Don Black’s most iconic songs, including classics Born Free, Ben, Love Changes Everything, With One Look, To Sir With Love, and As If We Never Said Goodbye, as well as a special salute to his long history with James Bond.
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FRANZ & MARIE | REVIEW
Franz & Marie
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Charing Cross Theatre, London
AFFLUENZA | REVIEW
Affluenza
Rating: ★★
Venue: Riverside Studios, London
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY | REVIEW
Paranormal Activity
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Ambassadors Theatre
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren't haunted, people are...
Only the fearless need book. Written by Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett (visionary Artistic Director of Punchdrunk and international hit: Sleep No More). Based on the Paranormal Activity films, first written and directed by Oren Peli and brought to screen by Blumhouse and Solana Films.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION | REVIEW
Witness for the Prosecution
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: London County Hall
Accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth, will Leonard survive the sensational witness testimony? Will he be able to convince the jury, and you, of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?
The audience are thrillingly placed in the thick of the action, as Agatha Christie’s story of justice, passion and betrayal unfolds around them. The twists and turns of the case are played out in a spectacular courtroom setting, as prosecution battles defence, and witnesses take to the stand to give their shocking testimonies.
BARNUM | REVIEW
Barnum
Rating: ★★
Venue: New Wimbledon Theatre, London
Matt Rawle (Cabaret, Evita, Les Misérables) will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for!
HAY FEVER | REVIEW
Hay Fever
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Wyndham's Theatre, London
Last year, Judith retired from her life-on-stage. Already, she misses the applause. Idling away at their country home, the rest of the family – reclusive novelist husband David and failure-to-launch children Sorrel and Simon – are too self-involved to be a good audience. So, Judith invites a young fan as her guest for the weekend. But unbeknownst to her, each of the Blisses have a guest of their own arriving at the very same time. Completely unsuited to hosting and allergic to compromise, the house quickly erupts into a chaos of parlour games, put-downs and unrequested encores.
HADESTOWN | REVIEW
Hadestown
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Lyric Theatre, London
Hadestown follows Eurydice as she makes a desperate decision to work in Hades' hellish factory to escape poverty and the cold winter. Separated from Orpheus, he embarks upon a dangerous quest to bring her back. Their story interweaves with the mythic narratives of Hades and Persephone, while other iconic figures like Hermes and the Fates appear throughout the musical.




