Tag: Melanie La Barrie

Posted in Film Moira Buffini Musicals Theatre

Film Review: London Road (2015)

“Everybody’s very very nervous” The theatrical production of London Road was a major success for the National…

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Review: White Christmas, West Yorkshire Playhouse

“As a child I went wild when a band played How I ran to the man when…

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Review: Guys and Dolls, Chichester Festival Theatre

“If I were a watch I’d start popping my springs!” From the opening moments of an overture…

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…

Posted in Live Music Music

Review: Grateful, starring Anton Stephans, Cadogan Hall

“Whatever my lot, thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well, with my…

Posted in Andrew Lippa Musicals Theatre

Review: Christmas in New York, Lyric Theatre

Continuing my obsession with all things Avenue Q or at least vaguely connected, we trotted off to…