Music Review: The NaveBlues – THANK YOU
The NaveBlues bring their unqiue sound to Led Zeppelin's THANK YOU Following the release of THE GHOST COLLECTOR and SEXY KISS earlier this year, Norwegian rock/blues group The NaveBlues release the third single from their self-titled album, THANK YOU. Described as an “oasis” for the musical-masses, The NaveBlues are an indie rock/blues band from Bergen […]
Theatre Review: FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS – Oldham Coliseum
Light-hearted and witty, FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS is a charming exploration of love, friendship and infatuation This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub When Terence Rattigan’s play FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS first made its debut in London in 1936, critics hailed it as ‘gay, witty and thoroughly contemporary’. 80 years later, the sparkling comedy still continues […]
Theatre Review: THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS – The Lowry, Salford
Lively, fun and charming, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS musical breathes new life into Grahame’s iconic story Kenneth Grahame's much-loved classic THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS has been given a new lease of life in a brand-new musical adaption by the creative team behind MARY POPPINS. Based on the 1908 novel, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS […]
Film Review: INFERNO
Scrappy and jumbled, INFERNO fails to play to its own strengths As a fan of Dan Brown’s novels and a sucker for any movie filmed in Venice, I’ve been waiting with baited breath for INFERNO to hit the big screen. Shame then that Ron Howard’s third and (possibly) final film in the Robert Langdon series turns […]
Theatre Review: INTER_UPTED – The Lowry, Salford
INTER_UPTED is an innovative transformative piece that questions the deteriorating reliability of the body Celebrated Indian choreographer Aditi Mangaldas makes a welcome return to the stage with her new show INTER_UPTED, a high-octane piece which explores human vulnerability. Performed by three musicians and seven dancers including Mangaldas, INTER_UPTED infuses the classical Indian form Kathak with 21st century […]
The Hottest Theatre Tickets in Town
From big-name musicals to award-winning plays, we take a look at the hottest theatre tickets in London's West End If you’re planning a trip to London over the next few months, no visit is complete without a trip to London’s West End. Alongside Broadway in New York, London’s West End boasts the highest quality theatre in […]
Interview Exclusive: Sophia Nomvete Chats About New Musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Sophia Nomvete talks to Frankly My Dear UK about her role at Mrs Otter in new musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS The highly anticipated new musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS finally makes its way to The Lowry this week and boy, does it look good. Based on the book 1908 novel by Kenneth […]
Theatre Review: ALL OR NOTHING – Opera House, Manchester
Poignant and full of energy, ALL OR NOTHING is the bittersweet tale of 60s Mod band The Small Faces This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub. Following in the wake of sixties jukebox musicals LET IT BE and SUNNY AFTERNOON, Carol Harrison brings the story of iconic mod band, The Small Faces to […]
Theatre Review: SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL - Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Fun, bright and quirky, SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL captures the essence of the swinging sixties SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL tells the story of five groovy girls as they come-of-age during the liberating 1960s when women started to gain independence in England. The show features a packed soundtrack of some of the biggest hits from the sixties including SHOUT!, SON OF […]
Comedy Review: Al Murray, The Pub Landlord: Let’s Go Backwards Together – The Lowry, Salford
Is it time to call last orders on The Pub Landlord or can he surprise us with a late night lock-in? This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub. Ever since Al Murray created The Pub Landlord back in 1994 at the Edinburgh Festival, the fictional publican has become known for his love of […]