THE RAT PACK - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS Review: Tribute show is given a new lease of life with the introduction of Ella Fitzgerald
THE RAT PACK - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS style-over-substance formula entertains but ultimately leaves you wanting more Few tribute acts can boast the longevity or the popularity of THE RAT PACK. Since its West End premiere back in 2003, the musical production has enjoyed several return engagements, earning an Olivier Award nomination along the way. […]
Theatre Review: STRANGERS ON A TRAIN – Opera House, Manchester
Craig Warner strips back Patricia Highsmith’s 1950 thriller STRANGERS ON A TRAIN to focus on the mystery, psychological drama and dark wit of the piece It takes a brave man to take on an Alfred Hitchcock thriller which is probably why Craig Warner decided to opt for a slightly different approach with his stage adaption of STRANGERS […]
Theatre Review: THE WEDDING SINGER – Opera House, Manchester
This review was originally posted on The Reviews Hub. Based on the 1998 hit movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer tells the story of Robbie Hart, a wannabe rock-star stuck as a singer on the wedding band circuit. When his fiancée dumps him at the altar, it’s down to the sweet-natured […]
Theatre Review: BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL - Opera House, Manchester
BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL is a revved up and racy Romeo and Juliet story that appeals to not just Meat Loaf fans but musical and theatre lovers alike Jim Steinman's rock and roll theatrical fantasy BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL - the inspiration for one of the most iconic albums in history - […]
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: Annie – Opera House, Manchester
This review was originally written for The Public Reviews When Annie first burst onto Broadway in 1977, the brassy American musical won over hearts of theatre goers across the world with a record six-year run at the Alvin Theatre, scooping a Tony Award for Best Musical. Over 38 years later, the award-winning musical is continuing […]
Theatre Review: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Opera House, Manchester
This review was originally written for The Public Reviews Following its successful run in the West End starring Robert Lindsay, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels embarks on its UK tour with a new cast and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. Based on the 1988 film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels tells the story of […]
Theatre Review: Moscow City Ballet, Swan Lake – Opera House, Manchester
This review was originally written for The Public Reviews There have been many interpretations of Swan Lake over the years, but Moscow City Ballet’s latest performance of the famous classical ballet is one of the best. Swan Lake tells the story of Prince Siegfried and his love for Odette, a beautiful princess turned into a […]
Theatre Review: Dead Simple – Opera House, Manchester
This review was originally written for The Public Reviews If the thought of being buried alive fills you with fear, then Dead Simple will scare you to death. Based on the best-selling novel by Peter James and adapted for stage by Shaun McKenna, Dead Simple is a gripping, chilling thriller about a stag night prank […]