Tag: Emily Shaw

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Film Review: Wonka (2023)

With more than a little debt to the aesthetics of Paddington, Timothée Chalamet leads musical romp Wonka…

Posted in Dennis Kelly Film Musicals

Film Review: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022)

Some brilliant set pieces make Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical highly enjoyable, even if it doesn’t quite…

Posted in Dennis Kelly Lockdown Treats Musicals RSC Theatre

Lockdown treats: ‘When I Grow Up’ times two

Duelling, but equally lovely, renditions of the Matilda classic ‘When I Grow Up’ see members of the…

Posted in Chichester Festival Theatre Not-London Peter Shaffer Theatre UK

Review: Amadeus, Chichester Festival Theatre

“I heard the voice of God…and it was the voice of an obscene child” Whilst the mere…

Posted in Dennis Kelly Musicals Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2011 West End

Re-review: Matilda, the Musical – Cambridge Theatre

“Never again will I doubt it when my mummy says I’m a miracle!” More so than with…

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Album Review: Matilda the Musical Cast Recording

  “When I grow up, I will be brave enough to fight the creatures that you have…

Posted in Dennis Kelly Musicals Not-London Theatre UK

Review: Matilda – A Musical, Courtyard Theatre Stratford

“My mother says I’m a miracle” For their festive family show over the 2010/11 winter, the RSC…

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Shows I am looking forward to in 2011

My intention is, honestly, to see less theatre this year and try and regain some semblance of…