Tag: Jim Norton

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Review: The Starry Messenger, Wyndham’s Theatre

Middle-aged white male wish fulfilment writ large, The Starry Messenger is a dull, disappointing and delusional three…

Posted in Film Lin-Manuel Miranda

Film Review: Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

54 years is quite the wait for a sequel but Mary Poppins Returns is full of nostalgic…

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11 of my top moments in a theatre in 2017

As ever, the wait for the end-of-year lists of favourite plays and performances has to continue until…

Posted in Albums Broadway Cast Recordings Conor McPherson Curtain Up Show Album of the Year Dan Gillespie Sells David Hein Irene Sankoff Music Musicals Not-London Pasek + Paul Stephen Sondheim Stiles + Drewe Theatre awards

The Curtain Up Show Album of the Year 2017 nominees

Best UK Cast Recording 42nd Street – 2017 London Cast Recording Bat Out Of Hell The Musical…

Posted in Conor McPherson Musicals Old Vic Theatre

Re-review: Girl From The North Country, Old Vic

“There’s something I’ve got to do tonight” I’m going to call it taking one for the team….

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Album Review: Girl From The North Country (Original London Cast Recording)

The pure quality of the Original London Cast Recording of Girl From The North Country means it…

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Review: Girl From The North Country, Old Vic

“Everything’s a little upside down As a matter of fact the wheels have stopped” I’m no great…

Posted in Cast Recordings Music Musicals

Album Review: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012 Broadway Cast Recording)

  “I know there must be love that’s yet to be” Fun and games to be had…

Posted in Film Kenneth Branagh

Film Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

“Now, Harry you must know all about Muggles, tell me, what exactly is the function of a…