Tag: Devon McKenzie-Smith

Posted in Film

Film Review: Blitz (2024)

Steve McQueen’s Blitz may surprise with its straight-forward sincerity  “We are in a situation of war” We’re…

Posted in Musicals Not-London Theatre Theatre review Touring UK

Review: Hairspray, Orchard Dartford

“You can try to stop my dancin’ feet” This mahoosive new tour of Hairspray started in the…

Posted in Cast Recordings Joe DiPietro Music Musicals

Album Review: Memphis (2014 Original London Cast Recording)

  “Open your eyes, I got a surprise!” It was fascinating to revisit Memphis, a show that…

Posted in Albums Cast Recordings Curtain Up Show Album of the Year Howard Goodall Joe DiPietro Music Musicals Scott Alan Theatre awards

The Curtain Up Show Album of the Year 2015 nominees

Best Cast Recording Bend It Like Beckham (Original London Cast Recording) Cool Rider (Original Studio Recording) Gypsy…

Posted in Joe DiPietro Musicals Theatre West End

Re-review: Memphis, Shaftesbury Theatre

“Have a beer drop a time in the blind man’s jar” Never one to look a gift-horse…

Posted in Joe DiPietro Musicals Theatre West End

Review: Memphis, Shaftesbury Theatre

“Rock ‘n’ roll is just black people’s blues sped up”   Though much of the US civil…

Posted in Musicals Theatre

Review: West Side Story, New Wimbledon Theatre

“There’s a place for us” For me, West Side Story occupies that most special of places in…